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Automotive Tips from Sparks Tire & Auto: Brake Noise
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in St. Charles. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won...
Published on: May 15, 2017
St. Charles Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
Any St. Charles driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for St....
Published on: Apr 17, 2017
Automotive Tips from Sparks Tire & Auto: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around St. Charles.An...
Published on: Apr 09, 2017
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Sparks Tire & Auto
Many St. Charles 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: Apr 02, 2017
Winter Tires
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of St. Charles driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to list...
Published on: Mar 27, 2017
Maintenance on My Mind
Ask any St. Charles 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: Mar 21, 2017
Automotive Tips from Sparks Tire & Auto: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Repair or Replace? That’s a question St. Charles drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter...
Published on: Mar 12, 2017
Beware of Cheap Tires in St. Charles
Do you like to shop for shoes in St. Charles?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting...
Published on: Mar 06, 2017