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When your tire pressure light comes on it can be easy to ignore it or overlook it, but this notification is important for your vehicle's overall well-being. While many drivers think they can let it go a little longer, the longer an illuminated tire pressure light stays on the more damage you could be doing to your vehicle.

Low tire pressure can greatly affect the safety of your vehicle. Not only can it interfere with braking ability and maneuverability, but it can also increase the likelihood of a blowout. Having a tire go flat or come apart when traveling…

Changing the oil in your vehicle is one of the most essential maintenance tasks that you must do to ensure that it can function at peak efficiency. It is also essential to change your oil at the correct intervals to ensure vehicle longevity. At the same time, not all vehicles are the same in terms of their oil change interval requirements. It is important to note that going overboard on changing the oil on your low-mileage vehicle can often be unnecessary.

Today's Newer Vehicles With Low Mileage Require Less Frequent Oil Change Intervals

Every vehicle needs a properly functioning timing belt to run. This rubber belt synchronizes the movement of the camshaft with the crankshaft so that the valves are moving together at the same rate to keep the engine running. Note that the belt may be a chain in some older vehicles.

Newer vehicles can generally run for about 100,000 miles before the belt needs to be replaced. Older vehicles may need a belt replacement at about the 60,000-mile mark.

Unfortunately, it is challenging to discern when your timing belt may be going out. What usually happens is that the…

Using a thread depth gauge is a lot more accurate than the Lincoln penny test when it comes to determining the health of particular tire.

The tread indicator is first placed somewhere in the tread grooves then the gauge is removed by the barrel so that the probe isn't disturbed. That's when the proper measurement can be taken. This is done in multiple locations around the tire to achieve an average. That is, divide the total by the number of measurements. The numbers will reveal whether or not the tire is good to go or not.

At Napleton's Autowerks of Indiana, Inc., we want you to have the information you need to safely enjoy your car, truck, or SUV as much as possible. Headlights are a critically important component of any vehicle. The following information will help you make informed decisions regarding headlight care and replacement.

Headlights are for more than providing light for nighttime driving. While nighttime vision is essential, headlights signaling other drivers and warning construction zone workers are two more crucial headlight functions. Whether it is night or day, headlights 

Heavy winter snowstorms could undermine safety on highways and streets. Even light snow could make things dangerous on the road. Drivers should adhere to helpful tips for driving safely during the winter. Other precautions might be necessary to enhance safety on the road.

Driving in a slow, controlled manner with ample braking distance might improve safety immensely. Road conditions change in snowy, icy weather. Drivers might need to adjust their driving behavior dramatically.

Taking steps to prepare a vehicle for the winter could make rides safer. 

Winter weather in Schererville can result in some pretty slick roads because of snow, sleet and ice. If your vehicle starts to slide out of control a bit, there are some steps that you can take to correct this situation so you don't end up sliding into oncoming traffic or into a ditch on the side of the road.

It's important that you don't use your brakes. A lot of people's first reaction is to slam on their brakes, but this will only cause your vehicle to spin out of control further. Turn your steering wheel…

Brake pads use friction material to grip steel brake rotors that control your speed and enable you to stop safely while driving in Schererville. The friction material is affixed to a metal backing place and mounted on brake calipers or brake shoes.

Different types of friction material provide varying friction and stopping power. When you press the brake pedal and the brake hydraulics cause the pads to press against either side of respective brake rotors. The brake pads that we mount at Napleton's Autowerks of Indiana, Inc. 

Just as a chiropractor straightens your body to help it function better or an orthodontist straightens your teeth to increase their health, a mechanic can help your vehicle perform better by performing an alignment. Although alignments are often ignored by busy drivers around Schererville, we at Napleton's Autowerks of Indiana, Inc. want you to know that this is one maintenance item that you don't want to miss.

Even Tire Wear
The biggest reason to have your vehicle aligned is to protect your tires. 

If you've got a problem with your braking system, watch out. This is an issue that should be addressed immediately, as failure to do so could lead to some nasty consequences. These days, many contemporary vehicles are equipped with brake lights. Have one? Cool! Use it to your advantage, and take your car to the shop when you see it light up.

Don't have a brake light indicator? Check out the following ways you can know when it is time for a brake inspection:

1. Smell something burning? Pull over. It could be that your brakes are overheating…