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Signs Your Transmission Needs Service

While transmission problems can occur at any time, most transmissions will go for close to 100,000 miles without having a problem. If you notice a leak below your transmission, you may be losing transmission fluid. This can cause transmission issues that will be harder to fix if you wait.

Come in to Dolan Kia if you are trying to drive your car and there are problems getting your car into gear. Any time your car doesn't run smoothly, it is beneficial to get your car checked out to see what is wrong. 

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Know the Aspect Ratio of Your Tires

Having the correct tire size means that your speedometer actually reflects the correct speed. Most drivers don’t realize that changing the size of the tire without taking into consideration the recommendations of the car manufacturer could alter how the speedometer projects the speed of the car. Let the Dolan Kia team help you find a suitable tire replacement from our Reno, NV dealership.

Each tire has a unit that represents the aspect ratio, which is also defined as the height of the sidewall. Normally, the aspect ratio is written as a percentage of the width of the tire. 

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Do Not Suffocate Your Engine With A Dirty Air Filter

A car's engine needs to breathe. In order to function properly, your vehicle needs a steady and large amount of air brought in from the outside and used to help fire the pistons. However, this air can be dirty and full of particulates, so it is first passed through the engine air filter. If this filter is clogged, it will reduce airflow and starve your engine of the oxygen it needs to run properly. We can replace and check your air filter at Dolan KIA in Reno to make sure this isn't happening.

 

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4 Reasons To Change Your Wiper Blades For Winter

There are a lot of important pieces of your vehicle. Your brakes, headlights, and tires. But have you considered the importance of windshield wipers before? Now that winter is almost here you should know that the wipers you currently have on your windshield will simply not do for winter.Here are 4 important reasons why it is important to get yourself a pair of new windshield wipers for winter.

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Know Your Car's Language: What Your Dashboard Warning Lights Mean


Your car is your life source, and you must be in touch with its needs. Listening to how your car runs and keeping maintenance schedules are how you preserve your cars life. The dashboard warning lights are your vehicle's cry for help. It is important to stay in touch with the meaning of each light when it sounds off.

Warning lights cover a myriad of issues and send alerts directing you into the vehicle's area of immediate attention. If there is a fault in the vehicle's Anti-Lock Brake System, a light will come on indicating a detected…
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Tire Rotations Can Give You More Convenience


Tire rotation sessions are critical for vehicle owners who are 100 percent serious about keeping potential issues out of their lives. If you want to avoid the need for expensive tire replacement, routine tire rotation is smart. If you want to avoid tire wear that's far from consistent, regular tire rotation is just as intelligent. Tire rotation can also be terrific for people who want to do anything in their power to maximize car performance. A car that performs well is definitely a wonderful thought.

?Are you searching for professional tire rotation service in the area? 
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Comparing Winter Tires to All-Season Tires

You may not think purchasing tires is very complicated, however there are some things you ought to know. For instance, did you know about the different types of tires? You read that correctly. For the purposes of this blog, we can talk about winter tires versus all-season ones.

Winter tires are critical if you live in or travel to colder climates, where snow and ice are routinely represented on the roadways. Winter tires are different than all-season tires.

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