Education Overview

Rotating Your Tires

	For Rear and Four Wheel Drive Vehicles
	For Front Wheel Drive Vehicles
	For Vehicles Equipped with Same Size Directional Wheels and/or Tires
	For Vehicles Equipped with Differently Sized Non-Directional Wheel and Tires on the Front and Rear Axle

Car Maintenance

Service Description Recommended Service Time

• Lube, Oil, and Filter – Every 3,000 Miles
• Battery – Every 6,000 Miles
• Tire Rotation – Every 6,000 Miles
• Wheel Balance – Every 6,000 Miles
• Wheel Alignment – Every 6,000 Miles
• Air Filter – Every 6,000 Miles
• Engine Tune-Up – Every 12,000 Miles
• Fuel Filter – Every 12,000 Miles
• PCV Valve – Once a Year
• Wiper Blades – Every Inspection
• Air Conditioning – 24,000 Miles
• Brakes – 24,000 Miles
• Fuel Injector Cleaning – 24,000 Miles
• Suspension Parts – 24,000 Miles
• Transmission Service – 24,000 Miles
• Timing Belts – 60,000 Miles
  

Air Pressure

Do you know what the number one cause of tire wear is? Incorrect tire pressure. All tires require that the air pressure is consistent to obtain maximun performance and life.

Due to the seasonal changes throughout the year, you can expect your tire pressure to drop or increase. A temperature swing of about ten degrees will cause your pressure to drop or increase by one pound.

Be sure to check the recommended air pressure in your owner's manual. This information will increase tire life if followed.

Tire Terms

All About UTQG Ratings

The Federal Government Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards are compiled of three characteristics of different standards. Below we have defined these three characteristics.

TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These different grades are symbolic to how well the tires can stop on wet pavement. This is tested on various courses by the government. The Traction testing is performed on a straight road. So this doesn't include any cornering or other handling issues.

TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is based on the rate in which the tire wears down under controlled conditons on a government test track. The treadwear can vary based on an individual's driving style, climate, or road conditions.

TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are rated as A, B, or C. A being the highest and C being the lowest. These rates are compiled by the tire being placed under extreme temperatures in controlled environments. This temperature test is also something that is done while the tire is standing still. The tire spinning could cause the tire to fail a little quicker than in the tests.