FluidsWhy Synthetic Oil Is Best for Columbia DriversHello Columbia! Today's Tim's Automotive vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 07, 2018 Tim's Automotive Alternator Replacement Service in ColumbiaYour vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator. Driving around Columbia is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and l... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 10, 2017 The Tim's Automotive Guide to Proper Fluids for Your VehicleThe automotive professionals at Tim's Automotive would like to give Columbia drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more special... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 28, 2017 Tim's Automotive Advice on What to Pour into Your VehicleChanges in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Columbia residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 14, 2017 Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Columbia residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technolo... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 31, 2017 Automotive Tips from Tim's Automotive: Battery TestingThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tim's Automotive when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Columbia drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 12, 2017 Battery Replacement at Tim's Automotive in ColumbiaHello, welcome to Tim's Automotive. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Columbia runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tim's Automotive are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, ... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 19, 2016 |
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