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This is essentially moving tires from one position to the other. For instance, if you notice the front tires are wearing off faster, you can swap them with the rear tires. The front wheels will often wear faster because of the weight of the engine.

Tire rotation is also important for maintaining traction, especially during wet weather conditions. Proper tire rotation ensures there is no uneven wear on your tires, which could cause them to fail prematurely. The practice also helps prevent hydroplaning and improves handling, particularly at high speeds or when cornering.


 

Transfer cases are a particular type of gearbox that allows the driver to change the drive ratio between the front and rear axles. They were initially developed to cope with four-wheel drive vehicles, but now you can find them in many other types of cars too.

They're also known as transfer gears or transfer cases, but they all mean the same thing. There are different types of transfer cases available, which we'll get into later.

How Does A Transfer Case Work?

 

Here at Ron Ward Chevrolet, we're asked lots of questions about car care, and we've noticed that one aspect our Herrin, IL customers may not consider until it's too late is tire pressure. It's easy to overlook your tires when they're serving you well. 

You won't be able to use your vehicle if the transmission is not working the way that it should. Your transmission will require maintenance from time to time. The normal wear and tear of driving can do a lot of damage to your transmission. If you tow a heavy load, then this can put even more of a strain on your vehicle. Other things that can damage your transmission include fluid issues and infrequent maintenance.

There are also signs that indicate that you have a problem with your transmission. For example, your vehicle may slip out of gear often…

There are several signs that indicate that your car battery needs to be charged. You may notice that your car makes a clicking sound when you turn the key. You may also notice that the headlights are dim. Additionally, your vehicle may not crank at all. The good news is that it is easy for you to charge your car battery. There are a few steps that you need to take.

You have to prepare the battery. There are some car batteries that require you to remove the battery in order to charge the car.

Your exhaust system is a crucial part of your vehicle.  When it is not working properly, things can become dangerous quickly. At Ron Ward Chevrolet, we want to make sure that you are aware of the signs of an exhaust leak. 

The performance of your vehicle can be negatively impacted if your exhaust is leaking. This can lead to reduced fuel efficiency because it can impact your fuel-to-air ratio. Your vehicle will also not have as much power as it used to if your exhaust system has a leak.

At Ron Ward Chevrolet in Herrin, IL we feel like the most crucial time to have your vehicle serviced is during the back-to-school season. Getting a vehicle serviced during this time means that it is in the best condition possible during most families' busiest time of the year.

When your car starts to overheat as you're on the highway, it's rarely expected or develops gradually. You may be left stranded on the side of the road and not know what caused the overheating to develop.

One of the main reasons your car is overheating is because it needs more coolant and doesn't have enough. This may be due to a leak that is present or if you haven't topped off the coolant recently.

Another reason the engine starts to overheat is if there isn't enough oil in the engine, making it necessary to…

The engine oil viscosity rating for your vehicle is typically listed in the owner’s manual. It will look like 5W-30 or possibly 15W-40 depending on the vehicle. However, viscosity ratings are also for the climate and outside weather.