A Message from Ardmore Toyota & Central City Toyota
Ethanol: What is It? Why Use It?
Ethanol is a grain alcohol that’s been used in blended gasoline for decades. This renewable resource, produced by American workers, helps reduce carbon emissions and break our country’s dependence on foreign oil. So why haven’t you heard much about ethanol until now? Because in the past few years, car manufacturers have developed engines that accept higher percentages of ethanol than ever before. In the future, we can look forward to cheaper and greener cars that rely totally on ethanol. For now, every major automaker approves the use of ethanol “flex” fuels, which are available everywhere. So do you part for the environment, even as you gas up.
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Motor Oil: Why Recycle?
For most of us, recycling is a fact of life. Reusing paper, plastic, cans, and bottles is an essential part of protecting the Earth. But did you know that your motor oil can be recycled too? And it’s just as easy? Yes, two gallons of used motor oil will generate enough electricity to power the average household for an entire day. It can also be used to make new, clean, synthetic motor oil that’s healthier for the environment. Perhaps most importantly, recycled oil stays out of the water supply. So if you change your own oil, save it and bring it to your dealer. They’ll make sure it keeps working for a clean, healthy future.
Listen Up: What Car Noises Tell You
The only noise your car should make is a rich, satisfying roar as it carries you down the road. Anything else means there’s a problem. Head straight to your dealer mechanic at the first sign of strange noises. Here are some common sounds, and the problems usually associated with them:
- Clunking/thumping: Defective universal joint, prop shaft or rear differential.
- Heavy knocking/pounding from engine/drivetrain: Worn crankshaft bearings, bad connecting rod, or loose bolts in the gearbox torque converter.
- Engine pinging: Low quality fuel. Easily fixed by switching to a higher octane fuel, or check ignition timing.
- Metallic screeching/scraping: Worn brake pads.
- Squealing: Loose fan belt or compressor belts.
- Thudding/thumping: Loose pulleys or exhaust pipe.
- Low–pitched rumble: Wheel-bearing wear.
- Increasing engine ticks: Bad lubrication due to low or dirty oil.
- Whining: Differential or transmission wear.
Do your best to describe the problem to your mechanic. The clearer your description, the easier it will be for him to fix your car quickly and cheaply.
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