Monthly Archives: November 2016

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Twin City Auto Really Save Gas?

Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Scottsbluff drivers don't always extend those good habits into the garage. Our vehicles need regular maintenance just like our rugs need vacuuming. We may not notice a difference in the feel or appearance of the vehicle, but just as cleaning a carpet carries the hidden reward of prolonging its life, maintaining our vehicles incurs a hidden reward that becomes noticeable at Scottsbluff gas stations.When it comes to reduced fuel economy, there are two culprits: increased friction and inefficient fuel combustion. That means that anything Scottsbluff drivers can do to decrease friction and increase the efficiency of their engines will translate to savings on fuel. Friction increases the amount of energy it takes to move something. So if we ... read more

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Fuel Economy

Battery Basics for Scottsbluff

Battery Basics for Scottsbluff

It's important for Scottsbluff drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold NE weather. Most Scottsbluff area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, heat does more damage to a battery than cold. Truth is, our batteries start to die a little from day one. Keeping a full charge slows the process, which is hard with short Scottsbluff trips because the alternator doesn't have time to fully recharge the battery from starting the engine. Scottsbluff drivers can top off the charge with a computer controlled battery charger – say, once a month in the summer and every three months during the winter.As far as how long a battery will last, statistics show that 70% have given up the ghost within four years. By that time, they aren't capable of taking a full charge like they u ... read more

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Battery

Need a New Battery? Call Twin City Auto Today

Hello Scottsbluff drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Scottsbluff, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a few years, the alternator has to work harder to supplement the battery charge. Over time, enough of the battery is damaged that it can no longer hold a charge and it needs to be replaced. This also speeds up wear on the alternator.Your Twin City Auto service advisor can help you determine the right vehicle replacement battery for the way you drive around Scottsbluff, as well as the NE climate and durability needs.Contact Twin City Auto for information on battery replacement.Give us a call. Twin City Auto 1802 E Overland Suite #4 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308

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Battery

Technician Training at Twin City Auto

Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Twin City Auto in Scottsbluff. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professionals.It's also very important to your Scottsbluff service center to keep you happy and on the road. You might be surprised at the amount of money our Scottsbluff auto service center spends annually to make sure our friendly and knowledgeable technicians are properly trained.Twin City Auto offers a variety of automotive services for many kinds of vehicles. We need to be current on the latest techniques and parts so that we can give you quality service. Our Scottsbluff service centers subscribe to data services that list the high quality parts and fluids recommended by your manufacturer.And each service has a checklist of standard procedures. Twin City Auto technicians follow these procedures so ... read more

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Maintenance