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Hitting The Brakes In Rio Rancho Has Video

  Hello Rio Rancho, let's talk about brakes. {{ image('MTg4') }} But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And the...
Published on: Oct 15, 2023

Rio Rancho Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules Has Video

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Rio Rancho drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule...
Published on: Sep 17, 2023

American Tire and Service Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln Has Video

  Welcome to the American Tire and Service automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Rio Rancho conditions. In order for a tire to have go...
Published on: Apr 09, 2023

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine.  It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt.  It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded.  So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Mar 12, 2023

Busting Automotive Myths in Rio Rancho, NM Has Video

Myths passed around our Rio Rancho, NM community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for auto...
Published on: Mar 05, 2023

The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)

It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up.  PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes.  And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: Jan 15, 2023

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Rio Rancho Has Video

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Rio Rancho area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Rio Rancho drivers have experienced th...
Published on: Dec 18, 2022

Automotive Tips from American Tire and Service: Alignment Inspection Has Video

Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Rio Rancho drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspec...
Published on: Oct 16, 2022