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The Gaskets in Your Car are Very Important

There are some things in your car that you just do not have any idea what their function is. Gaskets might be one of those parts. In reality, there are probably hundreds of these in use around your car today, so you should know that they are important and what to do if they need to be replaced.

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The Look & Sound of Bad Windshield Wiper Blades

Windshield wiper blades are prime candidates for replacement on an intermittent basis, at least once or twice annually. Many factors affect wiper blade integrity and function, and the symptoms of degrading wiper blades are fairly straightforward. Here's the skinny from our Volvo Cars Keene service department techs.

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Know Your Tire Size

To stay safe on the roads, you'll have to have the right size tires. You've probably noticed many markings on your tires' sidewalls, but what does everything mean?

Most tires you'll see start with a P, which stands for passenger car tire. 

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The Importance of Regular Tire Rotation

Ensuring that your tires are in top condition is vital to your safety and for overall comfortable motoring. Regularly having your tires rotated is vital to enhancing the overall usefulness and safety of your tires. You should have your tires as recommended in your owner's manual or every 5,000 miles.

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Tips for Cleaning Your Tires

When it comes to cleaning your car, tires require special considerations, specifically to avoid tire blooming or “brown tire.” As tires collect all kinds of debris and dust, they can start to change colors, but it’s also because of antiozonants, which is added to rubber to prevent them from drying out.

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The Ins and Outs of Your Vehicle's Transmission

The transmission in your vehicle is a crucial element of the comprehensive operating system. The transmission is responsible for adapting the output from an internal combustion engine to be usable in the workings of the drive wheels, depending on the rate of speed the vehicle is intended to go at a particular point in time.

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