Riverton Tunex Complete Auto Care - Auto Tips

Car Care Tip--Winter Driving Inspection

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:19:00 GMT

Car Care Trip--Holiday Trip Inspection

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 20:32:00 GMT

Get you vehicle inspected for the holidays for a safer trip.

Battery Replacement at Riverton Tunex in Riverton

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:17:00 GMT

Hello, welcome to Riverton Tunex. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Riverton runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Riverton Tunex are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, they wear out and need to be replaced . This can be thought of as the power output used to start a cold vehicle engine. The number of cold cranking amps you need depends on your vehicle and where you live in Utah, specifically how cold it is. (Many Riverton drivers have first-hand experience trying to start their car on a cold winter morning.) The two factors are that the colder your vehicle's engine is, the more power it takes to turn the engine over to get it started. It has all that cold, sluggish oil to contend with.The other factor is that the chemical reaction in the battery that creates electrical energy is less efficient when the temperature dips. Let's say it's 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees C) in Riverton. At that temperature, 100% of the battery's power is available. At freezing, only 65% of battery power is available, but it requires 155% as much power to start the engine as it did at 80 degrees F (27 degrees C).As you can see, the colder it gets, more power is needed, but the available power drops.So if you live where it's cold in Utah, you need a battery with more cold cranking amps than you do where it's moderate or hot. The battery that originally came with your vehicle was based on averages. At Riverton Tunex, we like to remind Riverton drivers that they should always get at least as many cold cranking amps as their vehicle manufacturer recommends but may want to upgrade if they live where it gets real cold.Riverton Tunex3901 W Innovation DrRiverton, Utah 84065801-446-4465http://www.rivertontunex.com

Shopping for tires in Riverton

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:07:00 GMT

Brake Service at Riverton Tunex in Riverton

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:03:00 GMT

Wheel Alignment

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:12:00 GMT

Shocks & Struts

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Suspension

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:28:00 GMT

Cooling system components

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:45:00 GMT

Maintenance Schedules

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:50:00 GMT

Maintaining your car

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:51:00 GMT

Vehicle Diagnostics

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:23:00 GMT

Wheel Bearings

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:48:00 GMT

Oil Changes

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:48:00 GMT

Fuel Injectors

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:12:00 GMT

If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you.Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fuel injectors are under pressure, meaning a crack or small hole in a fuel line can allow vaporized fuel to escape, sometimes around hot engine parts. Gasoline vapor and hot metal? You see the problem.One of the most common causes of a gasoline smell inside a vehicle is a fuel tank leak. The gas tank can rot or be punctured by road debris. A Riverton Tunex technician can evaluate the condition of your fuel tank and suggest either repair or replacement.Fuel injectors can develop small leaks around their seals or O-rings. Those can deteriorate over time as the material they are made of gets old and less flexible. A technician can replace those parts.Modern vehicles contain something called a charcoal canister. It gathers evaporating gasoline vapors from inside your fuel tank and prevents them from venting out to the atmosphere. If that canister has a leak, you'll smell it. One hint that you have a problem is the Check Engine light may come on.You may have a leak in your fuel tank vent hose. Or you may be smelling gasoline simply because your gas cap is loose, the cap is faulty or—yes this does happen—your gas cap is missing altogether.Consider the dangers of gasoline fumes seriously. Inhaling them can be bad for your health or they may start a fire. Don't fool with fuel; have gasoline odors checked out right away. Riverton Tunex3901 W Innovation DrRiverton, Utah 84065801-446-4465http://www.rivertontunex.com

Brakes

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:43:00 GMT

Let's talk about something critical for all Riverton drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps your wheel attached to your vehicle. The brake disc – or rotor – is attached to the hub and rotates with the wheel as you drive around Riverton. Your brake pads clamp onto the rotor to slow the wheel.The brake caliper straddles the rotor and squeezes the rotor to slow it down. The calipers contain brake pads which press on the rotor when you put your foot on the brake. The brake piston causes the calipers to squeeze and release as you use your vehicle brakes.Your brake pads start to wear the first time you step on the brakes. Eventually the pads wear out and need to be replaced. If you don't replace the pads when they're worn out, the metal parts of the brake will grind against the rotor and carve grooves into the surface. We've all heard grinding brakes and it's not a pretty sound.If a rotor isn't scored significantly, your friendly and knowledgeable Riverton Tunex technician can put it on a lathe and smooth it out. If the grooves are too deep or if the rotor is warped or cracked, you need to replace it.Sometimes brake pistons can stick and must be replaced. Typically it's cheaper to replace the entire caliper at Riverton Tunex in Riverton than to rebuild the piston.So there you have it – an important lesson on how your disc brakes work. If you replace brake pads on time, it will not only keep your vehicle stopping safely but could save you cash on unnecessary repairs down the road. Riverton Tunex3901 W Innovation DrRiverton, Utah 84065801-446-4465http://www.rivertontunex.com

Engines

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:10:00 GMT

Training Received by Technicians in Riverton, Utah

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:45:00 GMT

Exhaust System

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 03:04:00 GMT

Wheel Alignment

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:38:00 GMT

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tue, 28 May 2019 13:46:00 GMT

Power Steering Service in Riverton

Tue, 21 May 2019 03:41:00 GMT

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

Sun, 12 May 2019 14:05:00 GMT

Air conditioning service

Tue, 07 May 2019 18:14:00 GMT

Diagnostic Service

Tue, 07 May 2019 17:57:00 GMT