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What's The Difference Between Oversteer And Understeer?

August 23rd, 2020 by

The feel of your vehicle while its driving is really important. That's why it's important to take a vehicle at Acura of Johnston out for a test drive. You want to make sure that you like how everything functions while it's in motion. When it comes to how a specific vehicle steers, you'll have to…

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What You Need To Know About Gaskets

August 13th, 2020 by

A gasket is one of the most important parts of your vehicle. However, you may not be sure about what a gasket is supposed to do. Here is a look at what you know about your vehicle's gaskets. Protective Barriers For Your Vehicle's Critical Components Quite simply, a gasket is a protective seal that separates…

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Difference between a ‘doughnut’ and full-size spare tire

July 16th, 2020 by

You may have heard the term “doughnut” used to describe a spare tire. Such a tire is what’s known as a compact temporary spare, and it is much different than a full-size spare tire. If your vehicle has a compact temporary spare, then you can only use it for a short period of time. These…

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Signs That Your Fuel System Is Failing

July 6th, 2020 by

Your fuel system includes your fuel pump. This is the critical part that sends gas to your engine from the fuel tank. Here are some warning signs that your fuel pump is failing. Reduced Fuel Efficiency Some fuel pumps will have a valve relief. If that value relief is not opening properly, then it will…

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Motor Oil Viscosity Ratings 101

June 18th, 2020 by

Motor oil keeps your engine lubricated and clean, helping it run smoothly in all kinds of weather. To do this, motor oil must have a range of viscosity that's not too thick in winter and not too thin in summer. Viscosity ratings provide this information about each kind of motor oil available on the shelf….

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Be Ready for a Roadside Emergency

June 8th, 2020 by

Are you up for the task of dealing with a roadside emergency? Answer truthfully long before an unfortunate situation plays out. Cars do suffer from flat tires and mechanical failures. That’s one reason why it’s best to have a vehicle routinely inspected. Even a relatively simple multi-point inspection could uncover problems. Correcting issues with, say,…

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What is Synthetic Oil?

April 7th, 2020 by

Synthetic oil is an oil that is created from chemical compounds. That means that this oil does not occur in nature. On the other hand, conventional oil is directly created from crude oil and is treated with chemical additives. One of the biggest differences between synthetic oil and conventional oil is that synthetic oil will…

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Facts About Summer Tires and All-Season Tires

April 7th, 2020 by

There are many types of tires around today, but summer tires and all-season tires are the two most popular tire choices. Our professionals at Acura of Johnston want you to be as informed as possible when it’s time to purchase new tires. The choice between all-season tires and summer tires depends on many factors, including…

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Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter Ahead

February 28th, 2020 by

Driving during winter weather conditions presents its own set of unique challenges that you must overcome in order to have a safe experience out on the roads of Johnston. You can prepare for the conditions by ensuring that your vehicle is ready for the road ahead. Because it is more difficult for car batteries to…

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Salt Corrosion Is Real: How Can You Protect Your Vehicle?

February 20th, 2020 by

Your vehicle may suffer from salt corrosion if you don’t take quick action to battle back against this enemy. A lot of roads are salted as the winter months approach and the threat of snow and ice become a bigger deal. Make sure you don’t let it impact your vehicle. Wash Your Vehicle Immediately –…

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