The Tim's Automotive Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
June 19, 2017
The team at Tim's Automotive in Columbia, and Missouri car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Columbia drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. B... More
Tim's Automotive Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
June 14, 2017
Changes 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... More
Ask Tim's Automotive About the Importance of Service Intervals
June 6, 2017
Today in our Tim's Automotive blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, payin... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
May 31, 2017
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... More
How Do You Save Gas in Columbia, Missouri?
May 23, 2017
No one in Columbia, Missouri, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Missouri fuel prices, however, have spurred Columbia drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of hi... More
Columbia, Missouri Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
May 14, 2017
When winter approaches in Missouri, Columbia residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Missouri winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Columbia residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your ... More
Introduction to Diesels for Columbia, Missouri
May 13, 2017
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Columbia, Missouri, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Missouri are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Eu... More
Automotive Tips from Tim's Automotive: Battery Testing
May 12, 2017
The 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 its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a ... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
May 11, 2017
Columbia drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in th... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Columbia Motorists
May 10, 2017
Columbia residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the ... More