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MARCH COUPONS
MONTHLY SPECIALS
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: MEMORIAL GOLF SCRAMBLE
4/29/2006
SPRING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR CAR
MONTHLY CAR CARE TIP #5: BE AWARE OF TIRE WEAR
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MARCH MONTHLY SPECIALS
Free A/C Check and $99 Spring Car Care Package
Beat the hot weather rush and take advantage of our free air conditioning
system check today. No appointment necessary. Get your check-up
done now to avoid the blistering heat! Don’t forget about our Spring
Car Care Package. It includes a Plus Service oil change, a new
pair of wiper blades, and a cooling system flush service. That is a
$126.80 value for only $99.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: LAKOTA SPORTS ORGANIZATION
CINDY NEWMAN FIRST ANNUAL MEMORIAL GOLF SCRAMBLE
Team Pfefferle supports our local community. We encourage you
to participate in the upcoming Cindy Newman 1st Annual Memorial Golf
Scramble on April 29th. Click on the links above for more information
about sponsor opportunities and registration information. The
Lakota Sports Organization (www.LakotaSports.org)
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which seeks to serve the lives
of the families of the Lakota School District and surrounding areas
through youth athletic programs.
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SPRING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR CAR
Will it rain or will it snow? Usually this time of year we are hoping
for warmer weather. This winter has been so mild though it seems like
we have enjoyed that early spring weather all winter long. I have a
feeling we are in for one more big snow. Call me crazy, but it always
seems to snow in March. If not, we are still fast approaching the rainy
season. So you have to ask yourself, “How are my tires?” Stop in the
store today for a free tire wear check. It takes less than two minutes.
Here’s the deal. You ride around on four patches of rubber the size
of the palm of your hand. The deeper the tread, the safer you are in
the rain. For instance, NASCAR does not race in the rain because they
ride on tires called “Slicks.” “Slicks” have barely any tread and cannot
grip the road when it is wet. Tires that are low on tread can be compared
to “slicks.”
Last but not least, our spring check list leads us to wiper blades.
Are your blades in good condition? Do they leave streaks across your
windshield? If so, stop in for a new pair today. Most cars run less
than $19.90 to have a new pair installed.
Sincerely,
Chris Pfefferle
chris@pfefferletire.com
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BE AWARE OF TIRE WEAR
Data Source: Car Care Council
While irregular tire wear is a good indication that it might be time
to have your tires replaced, did you know that it can also be a warning
sign that your vehicle is experiencing steering, alignment or suspension
problems? Becoming familiar with these early warning signs is a good
preventative maintenance tip that will keep you on the road.
Steering
If your vehicle is pulling to one side, make sure you first check your
tire pressure. If your tire pressure is balanced, your steering problems
could be due to any of the following: an uneven tire rod length, incorrect
toe, unequal camber or caster, or an incorrect center link/rack height.
If you are experiencing excessive steering play or hard steering, have
your technician check for loose or worn struts, strut mounts, shocks,
springs and/or bushings.
Suspension
There are many components within the suspension system of your vehicle.
If you are experiencing suspension problems, have your technician check
the tire alignment, bearings, bushings, strut rods, springs and/or control
arms. Be sure to inspect all suspension components and repair all parts
that are worn or damaged. Failure to do so may allow the problem to
reoccur and cause premature failure of other suspension components.
Alignment
Wheel alignment is needed for proper handling and tire wear. Proper
wheel alignment keeps the wheels from scuffing, dragging or slipping.
It also reduces fuel consumption and strain on steering and suspension
parts, and improves steering ability. There are three alignment angles
that affect your vehicle; camber, caster and toe.
Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the wheel at the top from a
true vehicle line and is measured in degrees. The purpose of this adjustment
is to distribute the vehicle load closer to the point of road contact.
This makes steering easier and helps prevent excessive tire wear.
Caster is a directional control angle measured in degrees and is the
amount that the steering axis tilted from true vertical backward or
forward. Caster affects turning ease, straight-line stability and steering
wheel returnability.
Toe is the difference between the front and rear of the corresponding
tires at spindle height. This is easier to understand when you compare
your car's wheels to your own feet. When the fronts of the tires face
in toward the car, this is called toe-in. When they face out from the
car, this is called toe-out. Incorrect toe will increase tire scrub
and wear.
Always consult the vehicle owner's manual
for individual service schedules as manufacturer maintenance requirements
vary greatly.
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