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You will certainly know when the transmission in your vehicle is experiencing trouble. Get the car to the service center if you see any of these transmission warning signs.

Sluggish reactions from the car after giving it gas mean something is not quite right. The car has always responded quickly, but now it is sluggish to react after pushing the accelerator. This may be something as insignificant as the transmission fluid wearing too thin and needing to be replaced. 

The tire pressure indicator goes off to give you the chance to get to the air pump and get the correct air in your tires. Putting too much air is actually worse than driving with the tires underinflated. Before you think about driving with too much air in the tires, consider all these potential issues you might have to deal with.

Imagine your tire when it has too much air in it. The flat part that should be touching the road but because it is overinflated, the tread that touches the road is more rounded. That means only a small…

A tire blowout can be very scary and extremely dangerous when it occurs. The best way to survive it is to prevent it from happening in the first place. There are a few things that you should stay aware of to ensure that your tires remain in the best condition possible.

The first thing that you should do is makes sure that your tires are properly inflated. Suggested tire pressure will be listed in your owners manual and can be checked with a standard or digital tire gauge. 

Most people have the understanding that it is the battery that powers all the other electric mechanisms of their car, but that’s not true. On the contrary, the battery only powers the electric starter motor that starts your car. Once your car is running, the alternator takes over and generates enough energy to charge the battery and power the electrical systems.

In other words, the alternator acts like a generator of sorts for your car. 

Everyone knows that oil changes are an integral part of vehicle maintenance. Yet, many drivers don't understand why they need a certain type of oil. Every vehicle requires a specific oil viscosity to keep it running smoothly, and the Hyundai service techs at Spradley Hyundai can help you.

Oil viscosity is represented by a series of numbers combined with a letter. The first set of numbers indicate the viscosity at low temperatures. The lower the number, the better the oil functions in cold weather. 

Choosing dealership service provides satisfaction for our customers. We have professional grade equipment to diagnose your Hyundai vehicle, as well as the correct tools for your specific issues. We only use OEM parts to repair your vehicle to ensure longevity of parts and performance. Our dealership service department works with your make and model every single year. We know through experience what works best. Our certified technicians have factory-based training that gives you an edge over your typical do-it-all mechanics.

Safety remains one of the biggest motivators to rotate your tires at routine intervals. Rotating your tires involves moving them from one wheel to another, and helps to ensure that they will wear evenly. Front tires will wear on the outer edges from leans when you turn a curve. The back tires will wear more evenly, but need to be swapped with the front tires to ensure a more even and balanced ride.

Leaving your tires in place will cause you to have to change them more frequently.