Month: September 2019

Changing weather and temperatures have an impact on your vehicle’s tires. Although the changes may be rather small, it can impact the life of your tires and your wallet. Tire pressure normally changes about one pound for every ten-degree change in temperature.

Every vehicle manufacturer has a recommended pressure for each tire. The pressure is always the recommended pressure when the tires are still cold. Driving with a higher or lower air pressure than the recommended amount will lower the life span of the tire.

Tires will naturally experience a rise in temperature as the vehicle is driven and as the outside air temperature rises. If a tire is underinflated, more of the tire comes into contact with the road surface. This will wear out a tire faster and make your vehicle slower to respond.

When a tire is overinflated, it means that less of the tire is in contact with the road. This will also shorten the life of the tire and give you less control and braking ability.

As far as fuel economy goes, when a tire is underinflated, it will lower your gas mileage. This will occur at a rate of 0.2% for every pound of lower average pressure of all the tires.

Do not fill your tires up to the pressure shown on the tire. This is the maximum air pressure and if you fill it up to that pressure you will shorten the life of your tire. Refer to the label on the door of your vehicle or to your car’s manual for the correct pressure.

If you live in the Murray, UT area, J & G Transmissions can help ensure you get the right tires for your vehicle and that they are properly inflated. For more information, call us today at (801) 262-2321 or visit www.jandgtransmissions.com.

1. Lock the doors and close the windows.

2. Get tinted windows if possible.

3. Don’t leave your car running; even in your driveway. Most thieves will scope out an area and watch for patterns before stealing. They also choose times most likely to offer opportunities such as snowy mornings.

4. Park your vehicle in well-lit areas.

5. Hide any valuables. What you may not think as valuable, might be to someone else. 

6. Invest in an anti-theft system & advertise it. Many anti-theft systems come with stickers. Post those stickers in your windows. If they don’t come with a sticker, order one from the manufacturer. 

7. Park your vehicle in your garage when possible. That’s right, it’s time to clean out the garage and let the car sleep in the garage. 

8. Don’t advertise your stereo. This is the opposite of the anti-theft stickers. Don’t put stereo stickers in the window. 

9. Do not leave your garage door opener in your car and leave the car in the driveway.
🚔#nightoutagainstcrime 🚓

 

Does Posture Matter When Driving?

While most drivers like to be relaxed when driving, doing so with incorrect posture can result in more serious injuries when in an accident. Although not all cars provide the same options for drivers, you will be safer on the road if you adjust your posture according to the following tips.

1. Completely Support Your Back

Support your back with the seat from your tailbone all the way up to your neck. If your seat is not fully adjustable with lumbar support, you can add a rolled-up towel behind you for better support. Lumbar support pads and devices are available on Amazon.com. Being completely supported will lower injuries to your back if involved in an accident.

2. Get Some Distance Behind the Steering Wheel

Sitting too close to the steering wheel raises the possibility of greater injury to your chest, head and neck, when involved in a head-on or rear-end collision.

3. Lean Back Some

Your seat should be angled slightly backward – a little more than 90 degrees. At about 100 degrees, you will have the least amount of pressure on your back. If sitting too far back, it causes your neck to move forward which can lead to neck and shoulder pain.

4. Sit High Enough for Good Vision

As you drive, your eyes should be at least three inches higher than the steering wheel. This enables you to have a clearer field of vision.

5. Set Your Mirrors

Before you drive, adjust your mirrors so that they let you see traffic behind you without having to move your head. This enables you to see what is happening around you with less neck strain.

If you live in the Murray, UT area, we would like to help you maintain your car for every season. For more information, call J & G Transmissions today at (801) 262-2321 or visit our website www.jandgtransmissions.com.