Poor tire pressure can cause many avoidable problems when operating a vehicle. The issues are preventable because using a tire gauge to check the psi tells you whether the tires are overinflated or underinflated. Once you know the psi level, you can take steps to adjust it. And you do need to know the proper air pressure level, or else you risk serious problems while driving.
Your safety is important to all of us at Howard Orloff Volvo Cars. With that in mind, we are concerned about your safety when on the road in wet weather. There are a number of tips to bear in mind when driving in the rain.
One of the most important elements of vehicle maintenance is regularly rotating the tires. This process rebalances the tires for maximum tread life and helps you to spot any possible damage or other potentially dangerous issues.
The transmission is a set of gears that are inside of a housing that is bolted to your engine's motor. It's important to service your transmission when it needs to be serviced. every vehicle has different recommendations on when to service the transmission, so talk to one of our service advisors at Howard Orloff Volvo Cars to get familiar with your specific vehicle.
When it comes to your tires, you should clean them with a special solution to ensure that the rubber does not deteriorate. You should spray the tire first with clean water using a hose, then apply a cleaning agent that does not include raw silicone or formaldehyde. The cleaning solution should sit on the tire for a few minutes to break up the grime and brake dust that has settled into the pores.
There is nothing wrong with driving on winter tires throughout the year. Keep in mind that most winter tires are studded. This is what allows you to better drive in the snow and ice. The rubber of the tire is softer than that of an all-season tire. You'll also notice that the tread on winter tires is deeper.
When warmer weather arrives, you don't need the thicker tread. You might see that there is more wear and tear on your tires in the summer months if you keep winter tires on your car.