Maintenance

  • Hey Rio Rancho Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
    So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Rio Rancho?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all ...
    Published on: Sep 01, 2019
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Sep 08, 2019
  • The Importance of Rio Rancho Drivers Following Service Intervals
    Today in our American Tire and Service blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Rio Rancho with recommended in...
    Published on: Dec 15, 2019
  • Serpentine Belt Service at American Tire and Service
    Most Rio Rancho folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Rio Rancho market, s...
    Published on: Mar 22, 2020
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Feb 07, 2021
  • The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Rio Rancho Drivers
    People in Rio Rancho have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much hi...
    Published on: Oct 03, 2021
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Jan 23, 2022
  • Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Rio Rancho, NM
    The median age for cars in the Rio Rancho, NM area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At American Tire and Service we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you ...
    Published on: Jul 31, 2022
  • I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Rio Rancho
    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
  • Busting Automotive Myths in Rio Rancho, NM
    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
  • Rio Rancho Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
    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