Monday, August 31, 2020

Driving Around in a Fog.

This is not about DUI’s or anything related to physically impaired driving. What may be throwing you a curve ball, is your vehicle’s windows that fog up at the drop of a hat. Indeed, poor vision from fogged up windows can make driving downright dangerous. And still we have all seen fellow drivers in cars that look like a sauna!

Fogging is caused by warm, humid air inside your car forming condensation on the cooler windows. It’s the reverse of the water droplets that form outside of an ice-cold can of drink on a warm, humid summer’s day. Modern cars are especially susceptible to fogging. The tightly sealed cabins that keep us free from noise and drafts can also trap unwanted moisture.

Clean glass reduces the amount of area where these tiny droplets thrive, meaning your car’s glass will take longer to steam up in the first place, and be quicker to clear once they fog up. Let us check your car’s heating and defrosting system as the seasons change. We are Able Auto Service of Kansas City…The A-Team serving the area’s automotive maintenance needs from our location at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS. Call (913) 321-1030.

Monday, August 17, 2020

Stay Cool…All the Way Down to your Treads.

Not threads…TREADS. The treads of your vehicle’s tires that is. As the Kansas City area struggles to retain its cool when heat takes its toll on people and electric bills, it also impacts car reliability and safety. By some accounts, tire blowouts are on the rise, creating dangers for travelers. But you can reduce this risk if you follow some simple maintenance tips.

Follow these simple steps –

  1. Check the inflation pressure…even the spare.
  2. Always have your car’s tires inflated to the recommended setting.
  3. Have a good tire gauge for the job.
  4. Examine them closely for punctures and deformities.

If you do all of that and your tires still are slowly flattening, then maybe it is time to consider replacing them at a quality auto mechanic shop such as Able Auto Service. That is the home of the A-Team of car repair professionals in the Kansas City area…yes, even for tires! They are located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS. Call for an appointment (913) 321-1030.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

To Change or not to Change. That is the Question.

For years it has been a belief that a car’s oil needs to be changed automatically when the weather gets hotter. Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car. It must be allowed to flow freely over all the moving parts of your engine. Traditionally, the temperature of the oil changed how easily it flowed through the engine.

This particular property is known as viscosity. It is the physical measurement for how “thick” a liquid is. Motor oil in low temperatures could turn into something more like molasses, which could prevent it from properly coating the engine in a cold start. Conversely, as the heat rises, the oil becomes too thin. Motor oil uses the term weight to describe its viscosity

The good news is that motor oil has come a long way. You no longer really need to change your motor oil every season.  That’s the good news. The other (more important) news is that your car won’t run smoothly forever without maintenance. That is what the A-Team is for. They are the mechanics of Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS. Call (913) 321-1030.