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  In the world of vehicle maintenance, rear differential care is paramount to avoid costly breakdowns. The gears in your rear differential are susceptible to damage due to various factors, primarily from excessive stress and fatigue. Overloading, aggressive driving, or towing heavy loads can strain these components, leading to material fatigue and eventual failure. Neglecting proper maintenance practices such as inadequate lubrication or using contaminated fluids can exacerbate wear, while manufacturing defects or misalignment can introduce weak points in the gear system. To ensure your rear differential's longevity and optimal performance, here are some key maintenance tasks you shouldn't overlook: Regular Inspection: Keep an eye on your rear differential housing, cover, and seals for any signs of leaks, cracks, or damage. Fluid Change: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended interval for changing the differential fluid to prevent increased friction, wear, and ove ... read more

How long do trailer tires last? 20 years ago tires lasted much longer than they do today. I remember my parent’s boat trailer and travel trailer tires lasting 10 years or more with no issues at all. Today that is not the case; as a general rule of thumb trailer tires will start to separate and fail after they are roughly four years old. Sure if you keep them out of the sun you may get up to six years out of them. The sad thing about trailer tires is that when they fail they often do serious damage to the trailer fender and anything else in the area. They don’t just go flat, you will generally hear a loud pop or bang as they become completely shredded causing damage to anything the shredded mass comes in contact with. So read the date DOT date code that is branded into the tire on one side or the other. The DOT information is Alfa numeric production information followed by a four digit numeric date branded into the tire. The first two digits indicate the week of the year fo ... read more

Diesel & Gas Emission Testing & Registration Renewal in Utah [2023] This article has been updated to reflect accurate information. Back when this article was originally posted diesel emissions testing was not required, in this new article you will find information for diesel emissions testing.  It rolls around every year, just like a wedding anniversary. And just like a wedding anniversary, you can count on getting in trouble if you forget it. We’re talking about emission testing & registration renewal for your vehicle(s). At any given moment, there’s a heap of responsibilities on your plate, and like your son’s birthday or your daughter’s big game, let alone the day you said “I do” to the love of your life, jumping through hoops to get fresh tags on all your vehicles is an important event that just might slip your mind or get lost in the shuffle. We’re here to take some of the pressure off you as ... read more

Emission Testing & Registration Renewal in Utah [2022] It rolls around every year, just like a wedding anniversary. And just like a wedding anniversary, you can count on getting in trouble if you forget it. We’re talking about emission testing & registration renewal for your vehicle(s). At any given moment, there’s a heap of responsibilities on your plate, and like your son’s birthday or your daughter’s big game, let alone the day you said “I do” to the love of your life, jumping through hoops to get fresh tags on all your vehicles is an important event that just might slip your mind or get lost in the shuffle. We’re here to take some of the pressure off you as you work to keep your life (and your car) running like a well-oiled machine. We hope you can refer back to this article as often as necessary for quick facts on keeping all the relevant legal work on your car up-to-date. What You’ll Learn about Emissio ... read more

[Infographic] To Rebuild or Remanufacture? When your personal daily driver or commercial vehicle experiences a major failure, it’s important that you, as a value-conscious consumer, enter the shop with a working knowledge of what your options will be. While simply disposing of a failed vehicle and purchasing one new or used is certainly an option to consider, if your first instinct is to go to the automotive shop and not the junkyard, it’s likely that you sense the value in exploring your other options, which are to rebuild or remanufacture the failed components Often, and incorrectly, these two terms are used interchangeably, confusing the important differences between the two services. In this article, we’ll discuss these differences and how choosing one over the other can grant you the most value for your dollar. When Your Vehicle Fails in a Major Way You ... read more