Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)
July 12, 2026
Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how well our vehicles are able to smooth out the ride. Thank your shocks and struts. The two parts are similar. Some cars have shocks in the rear, and struts in the front. Others have struts all around... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Xpress Pro Tire & Auto
July 5, 2026
Most Xpress Pro City folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Xpress Pro City market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but th... More
Clean Fuel – Clean Performance for Xpress Pro City Drivers
June 28, 2026
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Xpress Pro City auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in ... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Xpress Pro City, AL
June 21, 2026
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our AL environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Xpress Pro City drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Xpr... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
June 14, 2026
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Xpress Pro City
June 7, 2026
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Xpress Pro City can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
May 31, 2026
Why are wheel bearings for Xpress Pro City vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Xpress Pro Tire & Auto post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Xpress Pro C... More
Don't Be Fuelish
May 24, 2026
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fu... More
Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
May 17, 2026
Welcome to the Xpress Pro Tire & Auto automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Xpress Pro City conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the t... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Xpress Pro Tire & Auto
May 10, 2026
There are a lot of things in life that Xpress Pro City residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Xpress Pro City dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a... More