
Preparing Your Vehicle to Tow a Camper

A powerful hitch package can help your truck tow larger campers. You want to make sure that your truck has the…
Driving for a ride-sharing app like Uber or Lyft isn't easy. Not only do you have to put in hours driving people around, but you also have to choose the right car to drive in the first place. Especially in State College, having the right car for your ride-sharing job will allow you to pick up the most passengers and get the best reviews!
If you're planning on driving for a full-time living, we recommend that you invest in a car that gives you good mileage for your money. This is why buying a fuel-efficient model is essential…
When considering whether to buy winter tires or not, you have to think about all of the advantages and disadvantages of winter tires. If you live in a snowy area, then you are definitely going to benefit from winter tires. Otherwise, you may want to stick with all-season tires.
One of the reasons that winter tires are so effective on snow and ice is that it has flexible rubber grips the road well compared to the all-season tires. While they are good for keeping the vehicle under control for the winter, they will wear out quickly when the spring comes…
Driving in the winter can present many challenges for drivers. If you live in an area where there is typically snow on the road, you will want to be extra careful while driving to ensure the safety of yourself and any passengers that are traveling with you.
When you are driving in the snow, you will want to accelerate and decelerate very slowly. By applying the gas slowly, you will be able to regain traction and ultimately avoid skidding. You should also take time to slow down for a stoplight since it takes longer to slow down on icy roads…
Expert vehicle repair technicians, like those at Lion Country Kia, are always asked about the best ways to ready a vehicle for harsh winter conditions. The most important things to consider are fuel systems and sensitive vehicle body issues.
Whenever cold weather starts, you should take measures to make sure your vehicle can start and operate safely. When temperatures near the freezing mark, be sure to add a quality fuel line antifreeze before a gas fill-up. This will ensure that your fuel pump doesn’t overwork.
Here at Lion Country Kia, we believe that our dedication to customer service should continue even after our customers drive off of our lot. As such, we want to help our customers get the most out of their vehicles by learning more about them.
In particular, we think that drivers should be aware of how important your alternator is to your vehicle. When running smoothly, the alternator generates power for the electrical components in your car and keeps your battery charged up. Indeed, without the alternator, your battery would die very quickly.
Motor oil viscosity ratings can seem confusing. The numbers and letters have a very specific significance, and understanding what they mean will make you a better informed car owner.
The speed a motor oil flows at is known as its viscosity. If you've looked at the label on a container of oil, you might have seen a rating like 10w-30. This is its viscosity rating; the number in front of the ""w"" lets you know how fast it flows in cold temperatures. The second number indicates how quickly it flows when it has been in a warm engine. In…