Some Vehicles Cannot Be Aligned Or Brought Into Specifications.

                     

THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- Vehicles are built within specifications, and will remain so unless something changes.
- The problem may not be an adjustment, but it can be diagnosed and corrected by a professional.

A Battery Will Not Explode.

                         

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- There two types of battery explosions external and internal.
- The most probable cause is from a combination of low electrolyte levels in the battery and a low resistance bridge formed between or across the top of the plates called "treeing" between a positive and negative plate. 
- A second possible cause is a defect in the weld of one of the plate connecting straps.

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My Tire Just Blew Out For No Reason; It Must Be Defective.

                   

 THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- In most circumstances, the source of air loss is something cutting, puncturing or bursting the tread or sidewall of a tire.

- Blow outs also happen because people don't check for damage and drive on tires with huge egg like growths on the tyre walls and cuts so deep in them you can see the ply structure underneath.

- Overheated under inflated tires can also be one of the reasons.

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A Dealership Must Handle All Maintenance On My Vehicle While It Is Under...

                   

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- Retreaded tires can be driven wherever comparable new tires can be driven.

- The only restriction is on the steer axle of buses hauling passengers.

Will A Battery Lose Its Charge Sitting In Storage?

                    

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- Depending on the type of battery and temperature, batteries have a natural self-discharge or internal   electrochemical "leakage" at a 1% to 25% rate per month.
- Higher temperatures accelerate this process. A battery stored at 95° F (35° C) will self-discharge twice as fast than one stored at 75°
- Over time the battery will become sulfated and fully discharged.

On Really Cold Days Turn Your Headlights On To "Warm Up" The Battery Bef...

                     

On really cold days turn your headlights on to "warm up" the battery before starting your engine.

THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- While there is no doubt that turning on your headlights will increase the current flow in a car battery, it also consumes valuable capacity that could be used to start the cold engine.
- Externally powered battery warmers or blankets and engine block heaters are highly recommended if the vehicle cannot be parked in a heated garage.
- AGM and Ni-Cad batteries will perform better than other types of wet lead-acid batteries in extremely cold temperatures.

Is UTQG Rating Directly Related To Milage?

                      

Is it true that the Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) rating is directly related to mileage for all tire manufacturers?

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- The treadwear or mileage portion of UTQG is an indicator within that brand of tires.

- It's not a good indicator between brands of tires because of the broad interpretation of the standard.

Will A Battery Lose Its Charge Sitting In Storage?

                      

A larger capacity battery will damage car

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- A starter motor will only draw a fixed amount of current from the battery, based on the resistance of its load.

- A larger current capacity battery supplies only what is required. It will not damage your vehicle.

- Using batteries with higher or lower voltage or too tall can damage your vehicle.

My New Car Makes Sure My Tires Are Adequately Inflated Using TPMS

                    

 When replacing only two tires, the new ones go on the front.

THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- Retreaded tires can be used on steer axles, EXCEPT on passenger buses.
- In some applications, retreaded tires are a substantial cost- and energy-saving
- Alternative to new tire steer tires without any loss of performance or safety.

My Old Battery Lasted Less Than 18 Months, Is This Normal For A Battery?

                 

My old battery lasted less than 18 months, is this normal for a battery?

THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- Batteries disintegrate over time, this is due to the acid slowly decaying the components within the battery. 
- How long a battery last depends on a number of factors including, the initial construction of the battery, the climate in which the vehicle is operated, how often the vehicle is used and if the battery and vehicle have been maintained.

A soft brake pedal is the result of pad fade

A soft brake pedal is the result of pad fade

THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- This is caused by overheated brake fluid, not overheated pads. Repeated heavy use of the brakes may lead to "brake fade". There are two distinct varieties of brake fade
- A) When the temperature at the interface between the pad and the rotor exceeds its thermal capacity, its first indication is a distinctive and unpleasant smell."
- B) When the fluid boils in the calipers air bubbles are formed. Since air is compressible, the brake pedal becomes soft and "mushy" and pedal travel increases. This is a gradual process with lots of warning.

After S Jump-Start, Your Car Will Soon Recharge The Battery.

                 

After a jump-start, your car will soon recharge the battery.

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- It could take hours of driving to restore a battery's full charge, especially in the winter.

- That's because power accessories, such as heated seats, draw so much electricity that in some cars the alternator has little left over to recharge a run-down battery.

- A "load test" at a service station can determine whether the battery can still hold a charge. 

Do Original Equipment Provide Optimum Performance?

              

Do Original Equipment Provide Optimum Performance?
 

- No, thats not true. Many vehicles will perform better with tires and rims that are different than what was installed originally on the vehicle.

- For example, a BMW comes with 18" rims/tires, but it will perform better in snow with 16" or 17" tires and rims with the same tire height.- Better still, the smaller set up, known technically as minus sizing, will save you money.

                                                                             

Change Your Oil Every 3000 Miles

                

Change your oil every 3000 miles

THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- Fact—Lighter and More Effective Oils Can Extend the Oil Change Period.
- In the days before oils formulated with detergents, emollients and other additives to keep engine parts cleaner, the 3000-mile threshold for oil changes was a useful benchmark. 
- Modern oils are lighter while still retaining viscosity, and keep engines cleaner. It's not a problem now to go for up to 5000 or 6000 miles between oil changes. 

The Brake Fluid Is Low, Filling It Will Fix The Problem.

              

                     

If the brake fluid is low, filling it will fix the problem

THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- Brake fluid isn't like most other fluids in your car, it doesn't get used up as you drive and is intended to increase the hydraulic pressure of your brakes.
- Having low brake fluid usually means one of two things--either the brake pads/shoes are very low or there's a leak in the system.
- Either way the car needs maintenance, and filling the brake fluid back up will do relatively little good.

           

Some say, Bright Green Engine Coolant Is Still Effective.

Bright green engine coolant is still effective

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- The chemicals in engine coolant can become corrosive over time. 

- Unseen and expensive damage can be occurring in the cooling system even though the fluid looks okay. 

- To prevent overheated engines leading to expensive engine repairs, make sure the engine cool.

All-Season Tires Have Better Wet-Road Grip Than Summer Tires

           



All-season tires have better wet-road grip than summer tires
THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- An all-season tire trades wet-road traction for enhanced mobility in snow and in sub-freezing temperatures. 
- Improving a certain tire performance, almost always means diminishing another—or several others.
- An ultra-high-performance all-season tire may offer better wet grip than a high-performance summer tire or, especially, a grand-touring summer tire.

Synthetic engine oil is only for new engines or vehicles

Synthetic engine oil is only for new engines or vehicles

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- Quality synthetic engine oil can be used in old as well as new cars including vehicles in which conventional oil was previously used. 
- Synthetic engine oils are beneficial for the good health, long life and top performance of new or old cars.