You may be able to anticipate the arrival of winter with eager anticipation as the holiday and winter sport seasons are ushered in with the rush of cold weather. However, freezing temperatures and accompanying snow and ice can wreak havoc on asphalt road surfaces.
Drastic changes in temperature will cause asphalt to contract and expand, allowing the granules to separate and create small holes or crevices in the surface. As snow or rain collects inside these apertures, ice is formed, which itself expands to create even larger gaps, which your vehicle's tires strike with a jarring thud that seems to shake your vehicle (and anyone inside) to its core.
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- If you are in the process of planning your cross-country move, you might have been thinking about your various options for getting to your new home. You may not have thought about renting a cargo van, but this can be a good idea. These are a few reasons why. 1. Get Comfortable for the Ride First of all, if you and your family have a long ride ahead of you, you probably want to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible.
- You likely realize that your vehicle's engine is the most important part of the car. Maintaining your vehicle with oil changes, tuneups, and other forms of service will let you get great performance out of your car. However, you also need to be aware of when to replace and repair the parts that make the engine work to the best of its ability. For instance, the drive shaft is the part that gives your engine the torque that it needs to operate.
- Wheel alignment is one of those car maintenance tasks you need to keep up with. Warranties for your car or your tires may be voided if you don't keep your wheels in alignment. If you take your car to the shop according to the schedule the manufacturer recommends, the mechanic will automatically check the alignment and make sure it is maintained. If you have an older car that you only have serviced when something goes wrong, you'll want to watch for signs of trouble so your tires don't wear unevenly due to alignment issues.