Maintenance

  • New School: Automotive Tire Country Technician Training
    Jacksonville 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 a...
    Published on: May 22, 2017
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tire Country
    Many Jacksonville 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: Jun 20, 2017
  • Economics of Maintenance for Jacksonville Auto Owners
    Buying a new car in Jacksonville is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do y...
    Published on: Jul 11, 2017
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tire Country?
    Today's Tire Country article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Jacksonville drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in North Carolina who think that sever...
    Published on: Jul 18, 2017
  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tire Country
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tire Country article: wiper blades. While this i...
    Published on: Oct 25, 2017
  • Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tire Country
    A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the North Carolina news. Jacksonville people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive...
    Published on: Dec 04, 2017
  • Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Jacksonville Car Owners
    A generation ago, Jacksonville drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot ...
    Published on: Jan 14, 2018
  • Technician Training at Tire Country
    Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tire Country in Jacksonville. A...
    Published on: Apr 10, 2018
  • Let Tire Country Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Jacksonville 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: Apr 23, 2018
  • Synthetic Oil for Jacksonville Autos
    If you are a driver in Jacksonville and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oi...
    Published on: Jun 10, 2018
  • The Easy Way to Save Cash in Jacksonville
    The hottest North Carolina news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Jacksonville. If you feel like most of y...
    Published on: Jul 22, 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: Jul 30, 2018
  • Serpentine Belt Service at Tire Country
    Most Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville marke...
    Published on: Aug 26, 2018
  • 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: Sep 02, 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 23, 2018
  • Training Received by Technicians in Jacksonville, North Carolina
    When your vehicle breaks down in the Jacksonville, North Carolina, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your l...
    Published on: Dec 30, 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: Dec 06, 2020