Meineke Blog
Is February the Perfect Time for a Tire Check or Replacement?
If you’re wondering when to get new tires, you’re not alone. Tires are essential for vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and performance, yet many drivers delay tire replacement until a problem arises. Regular tire checks can prevent accidents and costly repairs.
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12/8/2018
How Does an Automatic Transmission Work
Automatic and manual transmissions do basically the same thing—but if you’ve driven them both then you know they work in very different ways. Essentially, an automatic simplifies the driving experience considerably. Unlike driving a manual, there is no clutch pedal to contend with. Even more significantly, there is no gear shift for drivers to […]
11/22/2018
How to Clean a Car Battery
If you have an old battery or a mechanical failing, that’s probably going to require intervention from an automotive specialist. But if the problem is simply that the terminals on your battery need to be cleaned, that’s something you can do yourself. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your battery […]
11/3/2018
How to Check Transmission Fluid
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission—and it probably does—then shifting gears should be a relatively simple, seamless matter. If the engine seems to hesitate or stall before shifting from one gear to the next, that could point to a maintenance issue, and potentially to a mechanical problem. Before you panic, though—and before […]
10/13/2018
What to Do If Your Power Steering Goes Out: A Driver’s Guide
Isn’t it great how effortlessly we can maneuver our cars around corners, thanks to the magic of power steering? But imagine you’re driving, and suddenly, the steering wheel feels as stubborn as a mule. Soon after, you realize your power steering went out. Now what? Before we delve into what to do if […]
8/22/2018
The Benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Anti-lock brakes come standard in most modern vehicles—and not without reasons. Generally speaking, anti-lock brakes are quite advantageous. They provide the driver with more stability and prevent the car from spinning out of control, in particular on wet or slippery surfaces. As far as modern vehicle safety features go, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are […]
8/21/2018
How to Charge a Car Battery
Charging a dead car battery seems simple, but it takes a little know-how to do the job safely. We’ll cover the order you should attach and detach the charger from your terminals, how long it takes to charge a car battery, and other helpful tips. Getting Ready to Charge If you’ve found […]
8/20/2018
The History of the Anti-Lock Braking System
It’s easy to take anti-lock braking systems for granted. After all, ABS technology is a standard safety feature on most new cars and trucks. But there was a time before ABS—and in fact, the evolution of ABS technology has been fairly long and involved. It took a lot of work before anti-lock brakes became […]
8/20/2018
How To Jump Start A Car Battery The Right Way
Car Battery Dead? It has probably happened to you before.You go to turn your ignition, and nothing happens. Maybe you hear a few clicks. Another dead car battery? You need to fix this and get your vehicle back on the road – fast. If you are prepared, you already have a good set of […]
6/23/2018
What Does a Transmission Do?
The job of a car’s transmission is to make sure that the right amount of power goes to your wheels to drive at a given speed. It works by shifting gears in a very similar fashion to what you see on a multi-speed bicycle. On a bicycle, if the chain is off, the car […]