Make Your Battery Last
August 16, 2026
Today's report from Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Kettering is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of ... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Kettering
August 9, 2026
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Kettering auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The centra... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
August 2, 2026
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the ro... More
Automotive Tips from Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Kettering : Brake Noise
July 26, 2026
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Kettering. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are ex... More
Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Kettering Engine Air Filter Replacement
July 19, 2026
When your experienced Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Kettering technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air fi... More
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 Kettering
July 5, 2026
Most Kettering 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 Kettering market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would hav... More
Clean Fuel – Clean Performance for Kettering 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.Kettering auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; th... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Kettering, 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 OH environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Kettering drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Kettering... 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