Posted on 7/28/2019
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm going to relate the orchestra to your vehicle. Your engine has many component systems that each need to be working properly. And the components need to be working in sync, all timed up together in order for the engine to work efficiently.We call this... (ta-da) a tune-up. When an orchestra's out of tune you get a bad concert. When your vehicle's out of tune you get bad performance and bad fuel economy.So check your owner's manual for recommended tune-up intervals. Or ask your Scottsbluff service advisor at Twin City Auto what he thinks....Just be careful not to say you want to make beautiful music together – that kinda makes us uncomfortable. Twin Ci ... read more
Posted on 7/21/2019
Scottsbluff residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of NE temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to protect the components of the cooling system from corrosion. These components are made from steel and aluminum, plastics and rubber. The coolant has to be formulated to protect against corrosion for all of these different materials. That's why vehicle manufacturer’s recommend different types of anti-freeze for our Scottsbluff, NE, vehicles.There are several different 'families' of anti-freeze available to us here in Scottsbluff. Your owner's manual will tell you what kind you should use. Of course, the automotive professionals at Twin City Auto will know the right kind for your vehicle.It's important to stay on top of this because coolant system failure is the most common ... read more
Posted on 7/14/2019
When people in Scottsbluff talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around NE? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our wiper blades fail.It's estimated that around 46 million people are driving with wipers that won't keep their windshields clear during a storm — that's 46 million people with impaired vision during a storm. For safety's sake, Scottsbluff drivers need to change the way they think about wiper blades. Most of us, 78% in fact, only change our wiper blades after they fail. In other words, we don't get new ones until the old ones become a safety hazard. Instead, we need to make wiper blades part of our preventive maintenance routine.Wiper blades should be changed twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. In NE areas that experience harsh winter weather, special blades are available that prevent ... read more
Posted on 7/7/2019
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Scottsbluff. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exposed and you’ll hear a squeal or grinding sound. That’s when Scottsbluff drivers should replace their brake pads at Twin City Auto. Not only will new pads restore your stopping power, but replacing them on time will prevent damage to the rotor.If your brakes are making noise, ask your Twin City Auto service advisor to inspect your brakes. Addressing problems early will restore your safety and prevent expensive brake damage.Twin City Auto1802 E Overland Suite #4Scottsbluff, NE 6936130