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Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento drivers should replace their brake pads at Made In America Made In Japan. 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 Made In America Made In Japan service advisor to inspect your brakes. Addressing problems early will restore your safety and prevent expensive brake damage.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 9581491

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Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: Causes of Wheel Misalignment

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Sacramento drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take your wheels out of alignment, the bumps and bounces of everyday Sacramento driving take their toll on wheel alignment as well. Your car can lose alignment over time with just normal driving. When your wheels are out of alignment, the team of automotive professionals at Made In America Made In Japan in Sacramento can return your wheels to the factory settings. Most owners’ manuals suggest an inspection every year or two.Give us a call.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 9581491

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Hitting the Brakes in Sacramento

Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and other Sacramento drivers — on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There are  parts that wear out or wear down, and it's best to replace them before you have serious problems. Of course, if you are having trouble with your brakes, NOW is the time to fix them. If your brake warning light is on, that's a good sign that you need your brakes checked. You can also tell something is wrong with your brakes by the feel of the pedal or unusual sounds while braking. If the brake pedal is low, feels spongy when you press it or is hard to push, that indicates a problem with your brakes. If you hear squealing, grinding or clunking noises when you brake, that can also indicate serious problems. If vibrations accompa ... read more

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Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: Making a Battery Last Longer

One thing all Sacramento drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Made In America Made In Japan can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like from using your headlights when the engine is off – is very harmful to your battery. Most automotive batteries can only take that about 10 times before they are ruined.Also, making sure you have a full charge every month or so extends battery life. Either an extended drive at freeway speeds around the Sacramento are or using a battery charger will preserve your battery’s ability to hold a full charge.Give us a call.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 9581491

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Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: Wiper Blade Options

Wiper blades are critically important to Sacramento drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Sacramento drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. If you live in California where there is a lot of wet weather, flying insects, or you do a lot of highway driving, you may want to upgrade to a more advanced design or premium quality wiper blade. Your friendly and professional Made In America Made In Japan service advisor can share the options available for your vehicle and help you decide which wiper blades are optimal for you.Give us a call.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 9581491

Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear

90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety – including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Sacramento drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace them. Then they find themselves in a driving situation around California when they really need forward visibility only to discover that their wipers are worn or maybe even torn and can’t clear snow or rain from the windshield. As an important safety system, wiper blades should be replaced BEFORE they fail. Test your wipers at least once a month. If they are not doing the job, your friendly and professional Made In America Made In Japan service advisor can replace them for you.Give us a call.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 9581491

Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: Tire Replacement Overview

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Sacramento drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of tire tread is considered a safe amount of tread.Uneven tread wear can be a symptom of other problems, and simply replacing your tires will not prevent the same uneven wear from happening to the new tires. At Made In America Made In Japan in Sacramento, we can inspect your tires for excessive or uneven wear. Unusual wear may lead to further inspection of steering, suspension or alignment problems. We can help with necessary repairs and with getting you the right tires for your needs.Give us a call.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 9581491

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Tires and Wheels

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Sacramento: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Made In America Made In Japan

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Sacramento drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Sacramento drivers to get it done. Tire maintenance includes keeping tires properly inflated, rotating tires and balancing wheels.The recommended tire pressure for a vehicle's tires is printed on a sticker on the inside of the driver's side doorjamb. A lot of engineering goes into calculating the correct pressure, so it's an important number for Sacramento vehicle owners to know. Not following this recommendation can throw off the suspension system and can lead to tire damage. Underinflated tires wear out more quickly than properly inflated tires. Vehicles also get better traction and handling on properly inflated tires. Check your tire pressure at least once a week and add air if necessary.D ... read more

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Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

Sacramento drivers know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubricate and protect expensive components and keep seals and gaskets from drying out. If refrigerant has leaked out – so has the compressor oil. This oil needs to be replenished whenever refrigerant is added.An air conditioning inspection at Made In America Made In Japan will uncover any potential problems and identify any necessary repairs needed to get Sacramento drivers on the road to cool air once again.Give us a call.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 9581491

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Automotive Tips from Made In America Made In Japan: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem

Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Sacramento. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Sacramento drivers that visit Made In America Made In Japan is contaminated refrigerant (the gas that cools the air). The inside of the A/C hoses deteriorates over time and tiny fragments of rubber clog passages. This makes the system less efficient and overworks various components.Leaks can develop at seals and gaskets and may reduce the amount of refrigerant, causing the system to work too hard to compensate. Dirty components can have the same consequences.Ask your Made In America Made In Japan service advisor for an air conditioning system inspection to make sure everything is up to spec.Made In America Made In Japan1200 I StSacramento, California 95814916-442-3287  

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