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The wheels on your vehicle can go out of alignment for several different reasons. When our technicians at Mtn. View Lincoln recommends that you have one done, it's important that you do so as soon as possible. Properly aligned wheels are important to the correct operation of your vehicle.

Alignments, which are performed according to computer calculations, ensure that tires meet the road at the proper angle, the tire point straight ahead and are sitting in the center of the wheel wells. A good alignment will reset your vehicle to 

Brake pads are a replaceable metallic component with a frictional material that sit on each side of the spinning brake disc mounted to the wheel hub.

When you press on the brakes, you are forcing liquid through a hydraulic system that presses down on all four brake pistons simultaneously. The brake pistons squeeze the brake pads into the spinning rotors causing the vehicle to stop. 

Replace Brake Pads Regularly

Brake pads don't last forever. On average, you should inspect and service your brake pads every 50 thousand miles of driving. 

When operating a vehicle, steering is one of the most important ways to maintain control while on the road. Having a good knowledge of your vehicle handles is imperative to your safety and the safety of your passengers. Two terms that describe the control of a vehicle are oversteer and understeer.

If you have recently heard of automotive gaskets, then you might be curious as to their purpose. Vehicles are built from a staggering amount of different surfaces. The job of automotive gaskets is to connect them with a strong, sealed binding. That way, the different automotive fluid cannot leak out.

Your fuel pump sends fuel to your engine from the gas tank. If your fuel pump is not working properly, then you could face performance issues and even a breakdown. Here are some warning signs to look for.

You can easily test your vehicle's battery by using a voltmeter. If you don't own a voltmeter you can easily acquire one from a neighbor, auto parts supplier, or home improvement store. With the vehicle turned off touch the positive and negative test probes to the positive and negative terminals on the battery. Make sure your voltmeter is set to measure volts. The reading you are looking for is 12.4 volts or higher.

When Do I Need to Replace My Car's Battery?

If your car's battery doesn't hold a charge and you consistently measure…

At Mtn. View Lincoln, we want Chattanooga drivers to be well-informed. This is especially true when it comes to getting good fuel economy. With diligent car maintenance and a few simple strategies, you can get excellent gas mileage all year long.

Practice Efficient Driving

Traveling beyond the speed limit is a guaranteed way to burn your fuel fast. This is definitely the case in stop-and-go traffic where drivers have to constantly toggle between braking and accelerating. All vehicles achieve optimum fuel economy at their own speeds. 

You know that washing your car is vital for keeping it looking good, but you might not have considered that it might also keep you safer. This might be the best reason to wash your car on a regular schedule.

Dirt on the headlights and taillights can make them more difficult to see. Dirty headlights can also reduce your vision. You need to keep your glass and mirrors clean for greater visibility, too. Cleaning your tires can help keep them free from debris, which will allow them to keep better contact on the road. 

Winter is fast approaching in Chattanooga, and we at Mtn. View Lincoln want all drivers to be safe. In addition to adjusting your driving habits to deal with the changing weather, you also need to be prepared for cold-weather emergencies. One of the best ways to do that is to prepare a winter survival kit.

One of the most important things to have in your survival kit is food and bottled water in case you get stranded by a storm. Energy bars and other non-perishable food is best.

Warm clothes and blankets also should be included in your survival kit…

The summer is behind us, but winter is coming. The extreme temperatures during both of these seasons can cause significant problems for your car's battery. Mtn. View Lincoln wants you to be informed about how extremes in temperatures can harm your battery, and what you can do about it.

When it is very cold during the winter, the power of your battery is reduced. This makes it harder for the battery to turn over the starter motor. In the heat, the battery works above capacity which causes the battery to drain at a faster rate than when it is…