Purchase a set of four (4) qualifying tires from the list below between March 21st and May 1st.
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In most aspects of life, knowledge is power; this is especially true when it comes to your car. Having insight into how your vehicle works plays a part in keeping you safe on the road, and it can help you handle any car troubles without breaking a sweat.
Asking the right car questions can provide you with some valuable automotive know-how. Still, many people new to owning or caring for a vehicle shy away from asking questions for fear of looking uninformed. If you’re one of those folks, you’re in luck! Here are the answers to four car questions you may have been scared to ask.
When it comes to your car’s fuel, there are two words to watch for in the owner’s manual: “required” and “recommended.” If a specific octane is “required,” always choose that octane when getting gas. Failure to do so could damage the engine.
However, if the manual “recommends” a specific octane, you have more wiggle room. Using a gas with a lower octane than the one recommended by the automaker every once in a while shouldn’t cause any problems. Still, don’t make this a regular practice. Octane ratings impact an engine’s performance and fuel economy. To get the best possible performance and gas mileage, stick with the octane recommended in the owner’s manual.
Some experts recommend that you check your tire pressure every time you put gas in your car. Not everyone will have the time to do this, but it’s a good rule to follow. At the very least, check your tire pressure once a month. Keeping your tires properly inflated helps to optimize your car’s fuel economy and handling.
Your car’s timing belt plays an important role in the way your vehicle runs. It controls and synchronizes the pistons and valves in a car’s combustion engine. Deterioration of the timing belt can happen suddenly, causing unsafe driving conditions if it happens while you’re behind the wheel. For this reason, it’s advisable to replace the belt according to recommendations given by your mechanic or your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Newer cars can go for up to 100,000 miles without needing a new timing belt, while older vehicles may need a replacement after about 60,000 miles.
The air filter keeps sand and other debris from entering your car’s engine. In doing so, it prevents engine damage and extends its life. Typically, it’s recommended that you replace the air filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. However, you may need to replace the filter more frequently if your car has a turbocharged engine or if you regularly drive on unpaved roads.
These tips will help you get up to speed on issues related to automotive care and maintenance. Having access to basic car knowledge and advice makes owning a car a lot less stressful.
Check out all the filters and related products available on NAPA Online or trust one of our 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations for routine maintenance and repairs. For more answers to common car questions, chat with a knowledgeable expert at your local NAPA AUTO PARTS store.
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As summer approaches and the weather warms up, your tire pressure fluctuates rapidly, regardless of your driving habits. Knowing how to check tire pressure can go a long way toward helping your tires last longer, keeping a good grip on the road and improving your fuel economy.
The temperature of the outside air directly affects the pressure in your tires. Tires lose pressure naturally, at a rate of approximately one to two pounds per square inch per month. They also gain or lose pressure based on the weather, about 1 psi for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit increase or decrease in ambient temperature. For instance, if your tires were set at 32 psi in January, when Boston temperatures were hovering around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and you didn’t touch your tires until August, when temperatures average over 70 degrees Fahrenheit, your tires could theoretically be as low as 15 psi. If you know when and how to check tire pressure, though, you can dispose of any theoretical physics.
If you want to maintain traction, safety, fuel economy and tire longevity, follow these three simple steps to check and adjust your tire pressure.
By following these three simple steps to maintain your tire pressure, you can significantly improve tire longevity, reduce replacement costs and increase fuel economy, because under-inflated tires will cause you to pay more at the pump. Also, properly inflated tires are safer, as they improve traction and reduce the chance of a tire blowout. Why not work checking and adjusting your tire pressure into your weekend routine, just after you mow your lawn and before you fire up the grill this summer?
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PLUS, with your redeemed rebate, NAPA will donate $3 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund FROM NOW – AUG. 31, 2018!
Redeem Offer HERE
(Offer valid July 1st – August 31st, 2018 at Advanced Auto Clinic.
Long drives can take the life out of your battery, alternator and starter. Now, through August 31, visit Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan, your expert NAPA AutoCare Center, for an electrical check up. Take advantage of this promotion and in addition to receiving tough, reliable NAPA parts, you’ll receive a $15 to $25 Prepaid Visa Card, by mail, on installed qualifying products. PLUS, with your redeemed rebate, NAPA will donate $3 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. AND get details on how you can join the mission to support military families at Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan.
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When you purchase four qualifying Hankook passenger or light truck tires from Advanced Auto Clinic between May 21 and July 13, 2018, you are eligible for an online or mail-in rebate of $50. You can submit your rebate form online at www.hankooktirerebates.com.
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“Whether drivers are taking themselves out to the ball game, going on a summer road trip or just commuting to work, their time on the road should be safe and enjoyable,” said Wes Boling, Public Relations Manager, Hankook Tire America Corp. “This year’s Great Hit rebate also makes it affordable, thanks to generous discounts on a wide variety of our beloved tire patterns.”
WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY SET OF 4 NEW TIRES ADVANCE AUTO CLINIC WILL ALSO INCLUDE
Qualifying tires offered through the 2018 Great Hit online and mail-in rebate include:
Hankook Kinergy PT – Made exclusively in the United States, this premium touring tire has the highest rating in its market segment. Its 90,000-mile warranty is one of the longest in the industry.
Hankook Kinergy ST – The newest offering in the Hankook Tire portfolio, the Kinergy ST is suitable for all road conditions. Its high-tech design helps drivers unleash the joy of driving.
Hankook Kinergy GT – The cutting-edge KINERGY GT tire is designed to provide maximum water evacuation for better grip and traction. The premium grand touring all-season tire is designed and optimized to perform in wet, dry and winter conditions, in addition to providing a quiet and comfortable driving experience.
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 – Hankook’s ultra-high performance summer tire for passenger cars incorporates a sophisticated sidewall and an advanced tread pattern design for high speed stability, improved braking performance in wet and dry conditions, and better wear-resistance.
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 – With an asymmetric tread pattern, the ultra-high performance all-season Ventus S1 noble2 incorporates a four channel rib design for efficient water evacuation and an advanced silica rubber compound to offer impressive wet handling and braking. A straight rib block design applied to the outside of the tire’s contact patch helps to prevent unwanted road noise and increase cornering grip, while multiple 3D kerfs and carving edges provide improved winter condition traction.
Hankook Dynapro HP2 – The Dynapro HP2 is Hankook’s light truck/SUV/crossover touring all-season tire developed for drivers looking for dependable performance all year-round. Designed to combine excellent ride comfort, long tread wear and low rolling resistance to promote vehicle fuel economy, the Dynapro HP2 tire also delivers all-season traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions.
Hankook Dynapro AT-M – Considered the ideal on/off-road tire for 4×4 vehicles, the Dynapro AT-m employs a tough pattern design and block structure to overcome any road.
Hankook Dynapro HT– The Dynapro HT provides drivers of light trucks, vans and SUVs improved all-season traction and lower rolling resistance for improved vehicle fuel economy and longer tread wear.
To submit or check the status of your rebate, go to www.hankooktirerebates.com. If you have not received information after 6 weeks, please call (844) 618-6947.
Receive up to a $100 Visa Prepaid Card by mail when you purchase a set of 4 select Hankook tires at Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan!
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WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY SET OF 4 NEW TIRES ADVANCE AUTO CLINIC WILL ALSO INCLUDE
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to overlook routine car maintenance items – don’t let checking your tire pressure be among them! Tires are one of the most important safety features of your car.
As the only part of the vehicle that comes in direct contact with the road, they are crucial to its drivability. Under inflated tires will negatively affect the stability of your vehicle, cornering, and your ability to brake effectively – all of which are important when driving in winter weather.
Something to think about – when a tire has less air in it, a greater portion of its surface is coming into contact with the ground. This will increase the amount of friction between rubber and road, ultimately causing premature wear. Conversely, if a tire’s pressure is too high, not enough of its surface will come in contact with the ground. Your car will feel bouncy, and you will notice a decrease in traction and stopping distances.
So, how often should you check your tire pressure? We recommend at least once a month, if not more frequently (We do it every time you stop in!). A lot of factors affect tire pressure and they won’t necessarily appear under or over inflated to the naked eye. Additionally, tire pressure changes with the weather – it decreases by about 1lb per every 10 degrees drop in temperature. So if the last time you checked it was in August, by December your tires could be seriously under inflated.
Everyone loves a white Christmas, but it can make finishing your shopping and getting to your family gathering a challenge. We know how important it is to know how to navigate our normally snowy and icy conditions. Here are a few tips that will help keep you on your merry way!
In order to maintain traction and avoid skidding, accelerate and decelerate slowly. Remember that everything takes longer when there’s snow and ice on the road; so don’t be in a rush. A normal stopping distance on dry roads is three to four seconds but on icy surfaces that could increased to a minimum of eight to ten seconds.
With that in mind, get to know your brakes before an emergency. The best way to stop is by using the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. If the wheels lock up, continue your steady pressure while the Antilock Brake System (ABS) does its job. Also, it’s actually better to avoid coming to a complete stop. It takes substantially more inertia on snow-covered roads to start from a full stop than it does while your wheels are still rolling.
Avoid accelerating up hills. Applying gas on a snowy incline will only make your wheels spin. Try to get your speed up before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. Once you’re at the peak, continue down the hill as slowly as possible. The worst thing you can do on an icy incline is stop – it’s very difficult to start moving again and you could start to roll backwards.
The best winter driving advice is to stay home. If you don’t really need to leave, don’t. Even if you’re a competent winter driver, not everyone else on the road is and it’s just not worth the risk.
We’re always here to answer any questions, just give us a call @ 262-728-2944 or send us an email @ aacdelavan@gmail.com.
Stop by anytime for a Complimentary Vehicle Health Report and see what shape your vehicle is in right now!
Sincerely,
Eric Olson
Service Manager
Advanced Auto Clinic
1101 Ann St.
Delavan, WI 53115
262-728-2944
PHONE: (262) 728-2944
EMAIL: hwy50@aacdelavan.com
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