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                                              Winters Coming.....

.....And there will be days that your car is your best friend! If your car is due for a repair, to schedule service click here.
 

It’s time to get the things done on your car that you have been putting off. Here’s a quiz to remind you of your vehicles 5 most neglected systems.

True or False
1) To reduce chances of a vehicle hydroplaning in heavy rain be sure the thread is at least 2/32” deep.
2) A common cause of windshield wipers smearing the glass is that the rubber blades wear out.
3) For a typical driver, the engine oil should be changed every 4,000 miles.
4) The brake fluid filter should be replaced when new brake pads are installed.
5) When the heater puts out cold air, the problem is usually a frozen radiator.

Answers:

1) TRUE. When a tire looses contact with the pavement on a rain covered road surface, the driver can loose control. Hydroplaning is very common on vehicles with badly worn tires.
2) FALSE. Wear and deterioration are different. Wiper blades deteriorate more from the elements than from going back and forth on the windshield. Blades should be changed twice a year as a preventative measure.
3) TRUE. But are you typical?? 3000 miles between oil changes is recommended for severe service driving, the endorsement you may find in your owners manual if you are a stop and go driver or live in a hot, cold or dusty climate.
4) FALSE. There is no such thing as a brake fluid filter. However, the fluid should be changed as part of a brake system overhaul. Contaminated fluid is corrosive to vital parts of the hydraulic system.
5) FALSE. More likely reasons for lack of heat are a sticking thermostat in the engine cooling system or a malfunctioning valve.

 

    

Are you transmission savvy?

 

How long should an automatic transmission last? At least as long as the vehicle it’s in, with proper use and care. What’s meant by proper use and care? Allow us to answer a question with a question. First, how often do you have your transmission fluid and filter changed? Second, are you aware of what causes premature wear on an automatic transmission?

You should have us change you transmission fluid every 24,000 miles or as recommended in your owners manual. More frequent service is required if you tow a trailer or or demand other severe services from your vehicle. If you tow a trailer, remember that most automatic transmissions derive their cooling from the engines cooling system. The additional heat generated by towing could cause breakdown of the fluid. Low fluid levels or contaminated fluids often cause premature wear.

If you’ve taken driving trips this past summer, especially pulling a boat or trailer, come on in so that we can inspect your vehicle to ensure all fluids, filters, belts and hoses are in tip top condition.

Sunoco Gas Station, Ferry Boulevard Sunoco Service Center, Dave CrosbySunoco offers even more choices than before with an expanded product line that includes two new products: Sunoco260 GTX, an unleaded, non-oxygenated fuel for off-road use, and Sunoco HCR Plus - a race fuel for high compression applications. Sunoco's track-proven fuels are designed to provide exceptional performance, quality and consistency.


Visit these helpful links:

Ct. Department of Transportation-Transportation Safety
 Safety is ConnDOT’s first priority. Get information on traffic volumes, bicycle and pedestrian information, motor carrier issues, accident statistics and highway.
 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Popular and technical information on auto safety, air bags, child safety seats, and highway regulation.

NHTSA - Recall Database
Users can enter a make, model and year to find recall information for vehicles, or they may enter only the year to see a comprehensive list.
 

The Center for Auto Safety
Find out the latest national news, action alerts, lemon laws and more!


And remember...

Every Wednesday there is 5¢ off all grades of gasoline at Ferry Boulevard Sunoco Service Center!


 

                             

Save Big!       Ferry Boulevard Sunoco Service Center, Sunoco gas station

Maintain your present vehicle

Although you may want to get rid of your present vehicle in

favor of a new car, taking care of your current set of wheels may make much more sense in the long run- helping you achieve a goal of financial freedom.

A new automobile is,

For most people, their second biggest investment next to a home, so a great way to Save money and increase financial assets is to hang on to their current vehicle rather than buy one every few years. There are four vehicle expense categories; fuel, insurance, depreciation and maintenance/repair. Budgeting for and doing preventative maintenance on your car, is one of the best ways to cut your costs, maintain your vehicles value and reduce fuel consumption. Older well maintained vehicles are less expensive to insure  than new ones, too!

“Weather it’s an oil change, replacing brakes or new belts and hoses, that periodic repair bill is a drop in the bucket compared to monthly payments on a new car”, said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. “The bottom line is that a properly maintained vehicle is safe, more dependable, more fuel efficient, less polluting and more valuable. The smartest way to get a solid return on investment is to keep your car through what we call the Cinderella Era. It’s the period of time after the payoff when your car is still in great shape and needs only modest repairs” If your car is due for a repair, to schedule service,
click here.


 

Listen to this!

Automotive designers have insulated our vehicle to a point where one barely hears it run. Add to this the “sound of music and we become insulated to exterior sounds and sensations.

Here is an exercise that should be a regular part of your being Car Care Aware:

Find a safe place to slow down. Turn off the music. Turn off the heater or air conditioning. Open the windows. Do you hear anything? It’s amazing how many ominous noises you may not notice inside your well-insulated c

“capsule”. The rumble of a faulty tire, the hissing of an exhaust leak, the ticking of a valve, the whirling of a noisy alternator or wheel bearing may tell you your vehicle needs attention.

 

While nothing beats the eyes and ears of experience, you may discover the early signs of trouble that can improve communications between you and your technician.



 

Are you  stuffing money down the tank?

Take control of rising gas prices!
 Fight skyrocketing gas prices by taking control of your vehicles unnecessary fuel consumption. You can add add miles to every gallon that you pump by following a few easy and inexpensive maintenance steps with  your vehicle.

These gas saving maintenance and driving tips really work!

* Vehicle gas caps –

About 17% of the vehicles on the road have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or are missing all together casing over 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize each year.

*Under inflated tires –

When tires are not inflated properly it’s like driving with the parking brake on and can cost a mile or two per gallon. We check your tires each time you are in for service.

*Worn spark plugs -

A vehicle can have either 4, 6 or 8 spark plugs, which fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles. A dirty spark plug causes misfiring which wastes fuel. Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly. We’ll do this for you!

*Dirty air filters –

An air filter that is clogged with dirt, dust and bugs chokes off air intake and creates a rich mixture.

 

These fuel saving driving tips really work:

*Don’t be an aggressive driver –

Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage as much as 33% on the highway and 5% on city streets which results in 7 to 49  cents per gallon.

*Avoid excessive idling –

Sitting idle gets zero miles per gallon.

Letting a vehicle warm up for one or two minutes is sufficient.

Did you know that UPS plans it’s delivery routes with as many right turns as possible? Why? It reduces the idling time at stop lights and stop signs. Also, combining errands into one trip saves gas and time.

*Observe the speed  limit –

Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 MPH. Each MPH driven over 60 will result in an additional 10 cents per gallon.

*Avoid carrying unneeded heavy items in trunk –

An extra 100 pounds can cut fuel efficiency by a percent or two.


 Sunoco Gas Station, Ferry Boulevard Sunoco Service Center, Dave CrosbySunoco®, the Official Fuel of NASCAR, has teamed with Orange County Choppers (OCC) to create a racing-inspired custom motorcycle to be given away in order to fuel hope for thousands of children. The custom bike was donated by Sunoco to the Victory Junction Gang Camp (VJGC) and will be given away to benefit the children's camp.

Whether you’re traveling by car, heavy-duty truck, snowmobile, boat or motorcycle, ACDelco makes a battery that’s maintenance-free and long-lasting.

 

 

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