Gines Auto Service BLOG: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

WINNER! Monster Jam Tickets

Congratulations to

Ed Hand!

He is the winner of a family four-pack of tickets to

Monster Jam on Friday February 18th 7pm

Congratulations Ed, and enjoy the show!

Friday, January 28, 2011

ENTER TO WIN Disney On Ice Let's Celebrate tickets!

Starting THIS Monday, January 31st, you can come to the shop to enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to see Disney On Ice Let's Celebrate, playing at the Energy Solutions Arena March 9th - 13th.

Family four-pack passes will be good for Wed. March 9th 7pm, Thrs. March 10th 7pm, or Fri. March 11th 4pm showings. You will receive passes that you will take down to the Energy Solutions Arena and exchange for the seats you want.

Deadline to enter at our shop is Friday February 11th at 6pm. Winner will be announced on Monday February 14th.

For more details about Disney On Ice Let's Celebrate, and other ways to enter, go to the Enjoy Utah! contest page.

FRIDAY TIDBIT: EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve

The EGR Valve is an emissions devise. It recirculates exhaust gas back into the intake to take up space in the combustion chamber so the fire is not as hot. By doing that, it reduces the amount of nitrous oxides (or NOx) coming out of the exhaust pipe. NOx that is released into the atmosphere becomes low level ozone and that is what the brown haze is that looms over the city.

For more tips and tidbits like this, visit our Auto Care Tips page.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

EXTRA Monster Jam Entries!

If you are subscribed to the Gines Auto Service's blog, email contact@enjoyutah.org and you will get an extra entry after we have verified that you are indeed subscribed.

This contest closes this week, so make sure you get as many entries as you can in!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

WHAT IS IT picture for 1/27/11

Below is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, Thursday January 27th. The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive $10 off their next service. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, and good luck!

Friday, January 21, 2011

FRIDAY TIDBIT: ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

This is a wheel speed sensor, ABS wheel speed sensor, or anti lock brake wheel speed sensor

It is an A/C electric generator that creates its own a/c voltage. It puts out ac pulses on a frequency that the ABS computer monitors. When you go faster it puts out a higher frequency and is translated to the speed of the wheel. When a wheel skids or stops, the computer senses that and goes into anti-lock mode.

You have one at every wheel, but on some trucks you have RWAL or rear wheel anti-lock and have only one sensor on the rear end. They sense the rear wheels only not one on each wheel.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

WHAT IS IT?! picture for January 20th

Below is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, Thursday January 13th. The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive $10 off their next service. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, and good luck!

Friday, January 14, 2011

FREE Women's Auto Care Workshops: "Knowledge Is Power"

FREE

Women's Auto Care Workshops: "Knowledge Is Power"

sponsored by ACDelco

VIEW A VIDEO OF WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS AT THE END OF THIS POST!

If you are interested in learning about upcoming FREE Women's Auto Care Workshops like this one,
email michelle@ginesautoservice.com
and we will contact you when the next one is scheduled.

You can also subscribe to this blog to stay informed of events like this and more. Workshops are held approximately every 6 months. To ensure the best possible learning environment, workshops are limited to 25 participants, but other dates and nights may be added as needed.

Woman participants from all over the valley attend and learn valuable information to help them gain more power when it comes to taking charge of their auto repair. Participants are able to ask ASE Certified mechanics questions they have about vehicles and receive valuable knowledge, all in a casual and friendly shop environment.

Topics are discussed by answering questions that the participants had, including:

Tires:

What type of tires do you need for your specific vehicle, and how do you tell by looking at the tire if it's the right type?
Quality of tires: What is the difference between A, B, C tires, and how do I tell?
How do I tell the age of the tire

Brakes:

If my brakes are squeaking, does it mean they are worn out and need to be changed? Why or why not?
What are the different type of brakes, and what type is right for my vehicle? How can I tell?

Money and Budget:

What is the best way to avoid costly repairs before they happen?
When a light on my dashboard comes on, which problems do I need to have addressed immediately, and which ones are just warnings to check it soon?

Vehicle Maintenance:

Is there is a difference between a $14.95 oil change, compared to a $29.95 oil change? Aren't all oil changes the same?
Filters: Why the cheapest filter isn't necessarily the best, and why
Changing Fluids: Do I really need to change my oil every 3,000 miles, and why or why not? What other fluids should I be changing, and how often?

Many other topics that the participants signified in their registration that they wanted to discuss.

Participants also receive:

A hot, catered meal from a local restaurant
A goody bag to take home full of helpful car care information provided by many local vendors (ACDelco, Carquest)
A workbook to take home full of helpful information for them to refer to at later dates
Raffle Prize drawings at the end of the workshop

What participants are saying about these workshops:

"I really enjoyed this seminar. Very informative. Thanks Gines!" - Holly M.
"Would like to come back in 3 months. I want to bring my daughters. Thanks! Great class, lots of information". - Penny L.
"This was such a great idea. You guys are great. I felt like Mark was really concerned about us learning this info and not just building his business...Please let us know about future events like this!" - Angela M.
"This has been wonderful!! Thank you sooo much for taking your night to educate us and teach us so much! Mark, you were a wonderful presenter. Thank you thank you!!"- Catherine B.
"It was very helpful and informative!" - Melissa B.

Please share this information with anybody you think may be interested in knowing more; because "knowledge really is power" when it comes to being in charge of your own auto repairs! Copy and paste the button code(s) below onto your own site! (Press Release can be found here.)

FRIDAY TIDBIT: Air Filters

Air Filter

Air filters are made of paper. They filter the air that goes into the combustion of the engine.

The paper filter is where you should never cut prices to buy cheaper quality ones, but many do. It can be one of the most important elements of making an engine last a long time. Paper is porous, so the better quality filters have smaller holes in the paper to filter better. Cheaper air filters can come apart and go into the engine.

If you use cheap filters the dust will go into the engine. This will wear out the rings and cylinder walls of the engine. That is one reason why some vehicles get 100,000 miles out of their engines, when others get well over 200,000 miles.Cheaper filters have a lot less paper surface area; therefore, they don’t last as long, and they plug up sooner.

If you have a turbo or supercharger engine, the quality of the filter is especially important. The braces on the filter prevent dust from being sucked into the turbo.
We have a display set up in our office to show the difference between good quality filters and low quality filters. Stop by any time and we will go over it with you!

For more tips like this, visit our Auto Care Tips page.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

1910 Ford Model R

The Ford Model R was introduced in 1910, over a hundred years ago! It's amazing to think how much vehicles and many other things have changed in just 100 years! Here are some more statistics about 1910:

The average life expectancy for men was 47 years.
Fuel for this car was sold in drug stores only.
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.
The average US wage in 1910 was 22 cents per hour.
The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME.
Ninety percent of all Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which Were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard.'
Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.
The Five leading causes of death were:

1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke

The American flag had 45 stars.
The population of Las Vegas , Nevada , was only 30!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write and Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, Regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health' ( Shocking? DUH! )
Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A. !

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

WHAT IS IT picture for 1/13/11

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Enter To Win Monster Jam Tickets!

Gines Auto Service has been named by Enjoy Utah! as a hot spot for entering to win a family four pack of tickets to Monster Jam on Friday February 18th at 7:30pm!

Stop by the shop and enter!
4261 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT 84118

Visit Enjoy Utah! for more details about Monster Jam, and more ways to enter.

Friday, January 7, 2011

FRIDAY TIDBIT: Transmissions

Transmission maintenance is important to help keep gears turning for a long time.

Transmission Filter

Automatic transmissions have become more sophisticated with additional gears and computerized electronic controls and are designed to work with the engine controls for best operation. Have the transmission inspected and serviced as recommended in your owner’s manual. If you don't know your recommendations, contact us and we can look it up for you.

MAINTENANCE:
Regular maintenance for transmissions includes exchanging the fluid and changing the filters. Each vehicle maintenance schedule varies, but usually this need to be every 30,000 to 50,000 miles.

ROLL SHIFTING:
To prevent your transmission gears from stripping, always come to a complete stop before shifting from Drive into Reverse or vice versa.

DON'T RIDE THE CLUTCH:
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, improperly releasing the clutch pedal, pushing it too far or not far enough, or riding it at the point of engagement can damage parts. Strive for smooth, seamless shifting.

LEAKS:If you notice a reddish brown stain on your driveway, you may have a transmission leak. Have it checked as soon as possible.

BEWARE OF ADDITIVES:
Mixing additives into oil, transmission fluid, or gasoline may upset the chemical balances that already exist in these fluids. Stay away from additional additives unless recommended by your service consultant.

For more tips like this one, CLICK HERE.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

WHAT IS IT picture for 1/6/11

Below is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive a coupon for $10 off their next service at Gines Auto Service. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning.

Stay tuned on Friday for a tidbit of information about this vehicle part.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year 2011!

Here's wishing you

a happy and prosperous 2011!

From all of us here at Gines Auto Service!