Maintenance

  • Serpentine Belt Service at Wallingford Tire & Auto
    Most Wallingford 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 Wallingford market,...
    Published on: May 15, 2016
  • New School: Automotive Wallingford Tire & Auto Technician Training
    Wallingford consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that ar...
    Published on: Aug 07, 2016
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Wallingford Tire & Auto?
    Today's Wallingford Tire & Auto article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Wallingford drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Connecticut who think tha...
    Published on: Oct 12, 2016
  • Severe Service Requirements
    A lot of Wallingford drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's  owner's  manual. It can be s...
    Published on: Jan 03, 2017
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Wallingford Tire & Auto
    Many Wallingford car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow ...
    Published on: May 31, 2017
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Wallingford man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the roa...
    Published on: Jun 25, 2017
  • Let Wallingford Tire & Auto Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Wallingford area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for ...
    Published on: Jul 31, 2017
  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Wallingford Tire & Auto
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Wallingford Tire & Auto article: wiper blades. W...
    Published on: Sep 29, 2017
  • 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: Jul 06, 2018
  • 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: Aug 06, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Sep 02, 2018
  • 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: Sep 27, 2020