Pfefferle Tire & Auto Car Care Tips March 2008

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In this issue:

Print Current Coupons
Monthly Special: $10 Off Any Oil Change
Reminder: Free Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Bunny Hop by Chris Pfefferle
PfefferleTire.com to be featured in the upcoming May 2008 Issue of Auto Inc. Magazine.

Monthly Car Care Tip: Motor Oil Facts, Not Friction

Monthly Special

$10 Off Any Oil Change. Special additional $5 discount for our loyal newsletter subscribers. Mention this newsletter to get the full $10 discount.

Reminder: Free Enterprise Rent-a-Car with $200+ Repair

Ask for details. Excludes tires.

Spring has sprung so bunny-hop on down to Pfefferle Tire & Auto for all of your car maintenance needs! I hope this year has been treating everybody well so far.

A friendly reminder to all of our loyal customers: We offer a free Enterprise Rent-a-Car with any repair over $200. This does not include tires but any other service work is included. Please take advantage of this. Many others have and love the service. Let us know how it works for you.

Your car is kind enough to get you back and forth from work everyday; are you kind to it? When was the last time your car had a “physical examination"? We are very similar to the dentist or doctor’s office. We want to make sure your car will never fail you so we give it a thorough analysis every time it's being serviced. We can also pre-book your next appointment just like the dentist. There has never been a better time to get on a maintenance plan with us. Next time you come in, ask us to book your next appointment. Consistent maintenance can save you money from costly repairs in the future.

It's almost spring break time. Is your son or daughter in town for break? Bring their car in for a college check over, we like to keep their car running just as much as yours! As long as you get some repair work done, the inspection is free!

The special this month is $10 off any oil change. The coupon price gets you $5 off, so why not mention this newsletter and save an extra $5! This would also be a could time to test that semi-synthetic or full-synthetic oil you’ve always wanted to try.

At Pfefferle Tire & Auto, we are here for you and your car’s needs. We will never sell you anything you don’t need. If you ever have any questions, we will be more than happy to take the time to answer them. Not everybody understands cars, and we know that. We would love to educate you if you are interested. Thank you for your continued loyalty, and go Reds!

Sincerely,

Chris Pfefferle
Manager
chris@pfefferletire.com

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PfefferleTire.com to be featured in the upcoming May 2008 Issue of Auto Inc. Magazine.

"The dedication and sense of responsibility that Chris Pfefferle and the entire Pfefferle Team shows for their clients is second to none in the automotive repair industry. The thing we enjoy most about helping Pfefferle Tire & Auto with their website and e-mail communications is the fact that they simply want to help people with their cars with honest, best quality service. We're honored that the website is getting recognized by the industry. We think Team Pfefferle is very unique and want to continue getting that message delivered to the community."

Michael Shawn McCabe, Founder of Gigglebox Ventures LLC

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March 2008 Monthly Car Care Tip

Motor Oil Facts, Not Friction
Source: Royal Purple

There are meaningful differences in motor oils and choosing the right one can have a major impact on how well your car runs. Selecting the right oil is the quickest and cheapest way to improve your car's performance and reliability.

Base oils
The two primary types of base oils used are mineral and synthetic. Mineral oils are by-products of refined crude oil. Refining helps reduce the impurities but leaves molecules of all shapes and sizes. Synthetic oils are manmade compounds where molecules are all the same size and shape; consequently, synthetic oil has less friction and performs significantly better than mineral oils.

There's been sizable growth in the use of synthetic oils over the years. In fact, synthetic oils are often the factory fill in many new performance and luxury cars.

Additives
Regardless of the base oil used, chemicals must be added to give motor oil the characteristics needed to do its job. Typical additives that may be added to base oil include detergents to reduce the formation of residue, defoamants to deter absorption of air, anti-wear agents, antioxidants and others.

There is no easy way for a consumer to determine the quality of motor oil's additive package. Price is often an indicator of quality since the more advanced additive technologies cost more to produce. Performance is the ultimate measure of additive package quality.

Advances in lubrication
Some of the biggest technological advances in lubrication are now coming through advancements in chemical additives. One high-performance lubricant company, Royal Purple, has developed lubricants that outperform both leading mineral oils and other synthetics. Their oil has been proven in numerous independent tests to dramatically reduce engine wear, increase horsepower and torque, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Cars using their oils can also go further between oil changes, saving the owner time and money, and reducing the impact on the environment. More information about their products is available at their Web site http://www.royalpurple.com/

How to Choose
Mineral-based (conventional) motor oils. These are the cheapest and most widely available oils. They typically use standard additive packages that provide minimum levels of performance and protection.

Synthetic motor oils. These man-made oils are more expensive than mineral-based oils but are still widely available. Their performance advantages come predominantly from the synthetic base oil used. They have a longer service life and offer some improvements in protection. They typically use the same additive packages found in mineral-based oils.

High-performance 'specialty' synthetic motor oils. These motor oils are the most technologically advanced oils. Although they significantly outperform mineral based or synthetic motor oils, they are about the same price as standard synthetic motor oil. They are typically only available through auto parts stores and select oil change centers. These oils primarily differ in their use of more advanced, proprietary additive technologies.

Always consult the vehicle owner's manual for individual service schedules as manufacturer maintenance requirements vary greatly.