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You're driving along, and you hear some sort of alarm or alert coming from your dashboard. Upon inspection, you notice that one of your tire pressure sensors has discovered that one of your tires is not within range of what it should be. Is this really an important situation? Do you have a few days to address the issue? Let's talk more about this.

Tire pressure is very important when it comes to efficiency. When your tire pressure is too low, this could lead to decreased fuel efficiency ratings. You may end up at the gas pump more…

Is there anything worse than finding out one of your tires is flat? Driving on a "donut" spare and suffering a blowout on the highway could be much worse. Sometimes, drivers do suffer such dangerous blowouts because they don't know the limitations of a compact temporary tire. Perhaps they would be better off with a full-size spare.

A temporary compact spare tire is undersized and requires a massive 60 PSI to inflate. The tire isn't intended for long-term driving. The tire can't handle all speeds and road conditions. Usually, the tire allows for traveling short distances until…

Vehicle service is always very important as a way to protect the quality of your vehicle. With kids going back to school soon, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is running efficiently and reliably. Here are some back-to-school service tips from the trusted service technicians here at Honda of Salem.

• An oil change can help clear out old and dirty oil. This can increase your overall efficiency as well.
• Check the tire pressure in all four of your tires. A lot of vehicles come with a tire pressure monitoring system, but you'll want to do a double…

Drivers like you may sometimes consider using winter tires all year. That would only be appropriate if we lived on Antarctica.

At Honda of Salem, we understand cars thoroughly, so we know that each tire model has a specialty. Winter tires drive well in slick, cold conditions. Summer tires handle nimbly on warm, dry pavement. And all-season tires should be forcibly renamed three-season tires. While winter tires are perfect for winter driving, they are below optimal in summer.

Snow tires and ice-rated tires feature tread patterns that fight slickness and find traction where 

At Honda of Salem, we note that some people do not maintain their tires as well as they should. To heighten your safety as you drive around Salem, we want to educate you about tire care. When you maintain your tires, they last longer, and tire maintenance is easy.

Routinely check your tires' pressure with an air-pressure gauge. Add or reduce air to the air-pressure value recommended in your automobile's manual. Over-inflated tires will poorly distribute your car's weight. Under-inflated tires will make your car handle badly. Both conditions can require early tire replacement.
 

 

Though your truck may be tough, it still has its limits. It's important to understand these limits to ensure you don't do permanent damage to your truck that could cost thousands to fix. To help understand your truck's limits, we at Honda of Salem offer this explanation of the differences between two of those limits: the payload and towing capacity.

Payload refers to whatever is inside the truck (including the bed) that is not a part of the truck itself. This is a limit that is closely related to the strength of the materials from which the…

Before your teen hits the road in their very own car, you first have to choose what that vehicle is going to be. While style, color, or "cool-factor" may be high priorities for your teen, there are better ways to choose a vehicle for a new driver. At Honda of Salem, we want you to be able to select the very best car for your teen, so here are a few tips to get you started.

First off, try to limit the horsepower in the vehicle you select for your teen. Whether a sports car or a high-performance SUV, great…

Deciding whether to trade in or refinance your car loan depends on whether you want to keep your current vehicle at lower monthly payments or use the equity in your vehicle to help with the down payment of a new car.

If you have earned significant equity from paying off your current vehicle loan, your monthly payments may end up being much lower than what you are paying right now. The downside is that you will have to pay on the loan for longer and will incur more interest charges. Trading in a vehicle is a good way to avoid…

The crossover vehicle occupies a space between the sedan and the truck. It combines the luxury of the sedan with the capability of a truck. The term is often used interchangeability with SUV though technically a crossover’s not an SUV.

Vehicle manufacturers combine truck bodies with box frames while sedans use unibody frames. Unibody frames enable a vehicle to have greater comfort and better economy. Crossovers offer unibody virtues with the off-road capability of a truck.

Crossovers turn to the minivan crowd for buyers. Minivans fairly burst with luxurious interiors and dynamic...

 

Glare is more than a nuisance to drivers. Even a small amount of glare creates a hazard risk to drivers. Taking steps to reduce glare should be something responsible drivers do.

A dirty or cracked windshield contributes to glare immensely. Make sure the glass is clean. In addition to cleaning it yourself, be sure to take the vehicle to a car wash at least once a week for regular service. And repair any damage to the windshield without delays. Avoid DIY repairs if you aren't capable.

Keep a pair of sunglasses in the car. If the sun ends up…