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If you want to learn more about our recent blog topics, then here are a number of resources to reference.  From these sources, you can find more detailed information about regularly maintaining your vehicle’s fuel filters, air filters, oil filters, and time belts.  There is also more information regarding auto tune ups and the basic components of a manual transmission.

• To learn more about what exactly goes into an auto tune up visit, you can read this informational ehow article. 
• For more information about why you should routinely replace your timing belt, you can reference this informational article from the Daily Herald online. 
• If you want to learn more about the basic components of a manual transmission, then you can visit Edmunds.com for detailed insight. 
• For more information on how and why to change your fuel filter regularly, you can visit howstuffworks.com. 
• If you want to learn more about what an oil filter is and how it works, then you can read more at wisegeek.com. 
• If you have any more inquiries, you can contact GT Automotive at (801) 784-4413.

What Is a Car Tune Up?

In order for your car to run effectively for a longer period of time, you should perform regular preventative maintenance.  Rotate your tires, periodically change the oil, and take your car in to your auto repair shop for routine tune ups. 

A car tune up is a preventative maintenance measure that can ensure a healthy lifespan for your vehicle.  The mechanic will perform a variety of tasks that involve replacing small parts, servicing key parts, and adjusting others.  This process will make sure that your vehicle runs smoothly and operates effectively for years to come. 

Here are a few tasks mechanics at an auto repair shop will accomplish for a regular car tune up:

• They should replace the fuel filter.  The fuel tank can collect a lot of rust and debris over time that could contribute to the serious risk of plugging up the engine.  Replacing the filter annually will be very beneficial for your vehicle. 
• The mechanic should also clean the spark plugs, and replace them if necessary. 
• They will adjust all of the valves in your engine.  If there is any oil that is visible on the top of the engine, they will also replace the valves covering the gasket.
• The mechanic will inspect all of your timing belts, and replace them if they are worn out.
• He or she will also change your oil.  They should also change the oil filter anytime that they do this, in order to prevent old debris in the filter from contaminating the new oil. 
• They will also replace the air filter.  This part is important and should be replaced annually, or every 15,000 miles. 
• For manual transmissions, the mechanic will adjust the clutch and ensure that it is operating efficiently.
• The mechanic should also service the car battery, cleaning all of the important terminals and cables.
• They will also inspect your brakes to make sure they are operating effectively.  After all, properly working brakes helps provide for safer passengers.

If you would like to bring your car in for a tune up or car repairs, don’t wait to contact the experts at GT Automotive.  We specialize in the service and repair of all Hondas, Subarus, Toyotas, and Lexus.  Take your time to learn more about us.  You can contact us today at (801) 784-4413.

Checking Car Tire Tread Wear

Someone that pays careful attention to their vehicle over the years is much more likely to keep that vehicle functional for a longer time. 

In this video, you can learn some basic preventative maintenance for your vehicle.  In the short clip, a mechanic discusses inspecting the tread on your tires and how to effectively diagnose any deterioration of the rubber.  The video also identifies each component of the tire in great detail and provides excellent insight for how to properly inspect tire tread.  This clip can be helpful to anyone concerned about their safety on the roadway. 

If you would like to have your vehicle professionally serviced or checked, then don’t hesitate to contact the industry experts at GT Automotive.  We specialize in the products, services, and repairs of Lexus, Toyota, Honda, and Subaru.  Our testimonials speak for themselves!  You can even take advantage of our exclusive online offers!  Call us today at (801) 784-4413.

5 Parts of Your Engine You Need to Have Routinely Checked to Keep it Running Smoothly

If you want to protect your vehicle’s engine from wear-and-tear over time, then you should have it routinely checked by a professional mechanic.   No matter whether you own a Toyota or a Honda, preventative maintenance can make all the difference in the world. 

Most importantly, there are five specific parts on your car that you should pay special attention to and have routinely checked: 

1.      Water Pump

The water pump can be found at the heart of your engine.  Its purpose is to help transfer heat away from the increasingly hot engine.  When your water pump is malfunctioning and not properly cooling the engine, your engine is at great risk of overheating and becoming damaged.  

2.      Timing Belt

Properly maintaining your timing belt may be the most important thing you can do to prevent serious damage.  You should replace these belts approximately every 50,000 miles.  If a timing belt were to snap or break, you could end up with bent valves and other broken engine parts that would require more costly repairs. 

3.      Clutch
The clutch on your manual transmission is what switches gears on the roadway.  If this piece of machinery is compromised somehow, then you will be in for an expensive overhaul of your vehicle.  If the clutch is starting to slip or feel jerky, then this may be a sign of future problems and you should have it examined by a certified mechanic. 

4.      Fuel Filters

Regularly replacing fuel filters will significantly reduce the possibility that your car becomes clogged with debris and grime.  These should be changed about every 12,000 miles. 

5.      Air Filters
Routinely changing air filters will ensure that your engine runs on clean air and operates effectively for years to come.  This should be performed annually, or every 15,000 miles. 

If you would like to have your vehicle inspected for the functionality of any of these crucial car parts, then you can contact the professionals at GT Automotive.  Our expert technicians are fully qualified to repair any Honda, Toyota, Lexus, or Subaru.  Stop in today and find out what we can do for you!  Our shop is fully equipped to diagnose and fix any auto trouble you may be experiencing.  Don’t wait to contact us today at (801) 784-4413.

2012 Honda Civic Si Review

In this article from AutoGuide.com learn about the new Honda Civic si!

"Were it another car, we might have had our doubts, but as the flagship performance offering in the Civic lineup – a vehicle that spawned a generation of import car tuning – the Si is the benchmark to which others are measured. This held true even late into the previous car’s product cycle, with newer rivals hitting the market, when it could no longer be considered the obvious performance king.

Still, it never shied away from comparos with an equally big fanboy favorite, the VW GTI, or with the MazdaSpeed3, which overwhelmed with abundant torque – and torque steer. While close on paper, track tests with cars like the Kia Forte Koup SX and Scion tC were still too distant to consider, while even a modern generation of sports cars, like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, found themselves humbled by a front-driver that knows how to turn."

For more information visit the autoguide.com website.