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Tire Rotation: Service and Maintenance Tips

Why is tire rotation important? Tires need to be routinely serviced, not only does the air pressure need to be checked periodically, but they also need to be rotated. Tires are rotated by moving the rear tires to the front and the passenger side tires get switched to the driver's side. This movement allows for a more even wearing out of the tire treads.

 

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Battery Replacement: A Very Easy Do-It-Yourself Task

Replacing a car battery is one of the easier tasks you can do yourself concerning your vehicle. A combination wrench and a socket wrench with various sized sockets should be all you need. Simply start by making sure the vehicle is off and raise the hood. The next thing to do is the most important thing to remember. When you start to take off the cables with the wrench or socket, always take off the black cable first.

The black cable signifies the negative feed, and the red cable is the positive. If you try to take off the red…
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Are You Keeping Up With Your Routine Maintenance?

Routine maintenance is vital to helping your Kia run at top capacity. But so many drivers in State College forget to stick with their routine maintenance schedule. Lion Country Kia hopes you enjoy your Kia for miles and miles to come, so we want to offer a friendly reminder to take care of your vehicle.

Why is routine maintenance so important? It keeps your Kia healthy. For example, dirt and debris can build up in your engine and create friction. Having your oil and filter changed regularly removes that dirt and debris and keeps your engine running efficiently.

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