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As a motorist, you need to be proactive when it comes to all aspects of vehicle safety. This strategy includes ensuring that you obtain timely, regular tire rotation. With that in mind, there are a number of points you need to bear in mind regarding tire rotation.

Tire rotation should occur every 5,000 miles. If the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends more regular rotations, follow that schedule. At the time you undertake tire rotation, also have the pressure on your tires checked.  

You definitely don't want to hear a high-pitched squeaking noise coming from your windshield wiper blades. That is a sign that your windshield wiper blades need to be replaced. Windshield wiper blades are made out of rubber, and they aren't designed to last for a long time.

Windshield wiper blades need to be changed about every 6,000 miles. The rubber in the blades tends to deteriorate when it is very hot in the summer. When it is below freezing, the wiper blades can become brittle, too. Ice and snow can also damage the wiper blades. 

Lithia Reno Subaru wants car owners to be happy with their vehicles. One way to enjoy a vehicle to the fullest is to keep it clean. One thing owners need to keep an eye on is pet hair if you ride around with your dog. Consider the following to keep your vehicle clean:

• Blow up a balloon and use the static electricity to attract pet hair.
• Spray a little water on the seats and rub your fingers on the interior while wearing rubber gloves.
• Mix a few teaspoons of fabric softener in a spray bottle. The mixture should soften hair…

While many vehicle owners place an emphasis on preventative maintenance and repairs, it is not uncommon to neglect washing the vehicle. Savvy automobile owners understand the importance of keeping the exterior of the vehicle clean. In addition to the pride that comes with driving a bright and shiny car, there are a host of practical reasons for wanting to keep your vehicle clean.

A vehicle that is washed regularly and diligently will enjoy a longer life span than one that is not properly cleaned consistently.  

When the weather changes, you might notice some new issues with your vehicle. Cars need regular maintenance to run optimally, and spring is a great time of year to make sure that it's ready for the summer heat. At Lithia Reno Subaru, we want you to have all of the information on maintaining your vehicle so that it runs smoothly for years. Here are a couple of spring maintenance tips.

Check the air in your tires to ensure that the pressure is at the manufacturer's recommendations. When the weather gets cold, the air in your tires contracts, causing…

Replacing a flat tire with a spare is actually easier than you might think. When you’re in on-the-go, you can get a spare on quickly in order to safely travel down the road.

Focus on getting all of the tools that you need to do the job. This includes a jack, a lug wrench, and the spare tire. If it’s at night, you should have a flashlight and some emergency warning devices, too. It will make it easier for other drivers to see you when you’re on the side of the road.

The lug wrench is used…

Washing your car does more than preserve its appearance. It also rids your car of irritants that ruin its paint, finish and undercarriage. We here at Lithia Reno Subaru want you to be the most informed car owner possible, so we offer the following heads up.

Environmental Factors That Ruin Your Car

Daily exposure to elements, such as extreme cold and heat, aren't the only things that beat up your car. Dust, air pollutants, pollen, salt, tree sap, bug guts and bird droppings form a thin layer atop your car, slowly damaging the paint, finish and even the undercarriage…

Want to get the ultimate shine out of your tires? The one thing that you have to remember is that a garden hose or pressure washer can really make the difference. You want to be able to spray away the grime and dust from your vehicle’s wheels. When you have a lot of caked on tar and debris, you’ll need more power from your water source.

Once you clean off your tires, then you can use a gel cleaner to spread over your tire and wipe down the tread. This will give you a deeper clean, but you…

Have you ever been driving along when suddenly something strikes your windshield? You don't know what it was or where it came from; you only know that it left a chip in your windshield. Unsettling though it may be, the staff here at Lithia Reno Subaru wants you to be aware of what to do if you're ever in this situation.

The first step is to have your windshield examined by a reputable repair technician. The cost of repair will be less than having to replace the entire windshield. Upon examination, the technician will be able to tell…

Now that your vehicle is a few years old, you might have already performed some routine repairs and maintenance on your vehicle. If you have been thinking about investing in a new set of tires, now might be the time to start doing some shopping around. Investing in a new set of tires before the holiday travel season can get you some added protection on the wintry weather roads.

You can do a penny challenge test on your tires to see if your treads are worn down. You insert a penny into the tread of your tires. Lincoln's head…