No one near Upper Darby Media-Lima, Pennsylvania likes high fuel prices. But if one good thing has come about, it’s that people are really focused on how to reduce their fuel consumption. North Americans literally drive billions of miles less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we still need to drive, so it makes sense to try and increase our fuel economy however we can.

Let’s look at a real life example of one of our AutoNetTV producers. He has one of those really big SUVs. Lots of kids and horses to haul around, you know. His family was planning a four day camping trip. Here’s what he did to cut his fuel costs:

First, he installed a new, high flow engine air filter. Then he had his service center change his oil, flush his cooling system and service his front and rear differentials along with the transfer case. He also had a fuel system cleaning, replaced his PCV value and breather element. He also made sure his tires were up to the recommended pressure.

Now this cost several hundred dollars. But keep in mind, it all needed to be done anyway; it was all scheduled, and some of the work was overdue.

So he headed out, loaded with nine people and pulling a ton of trailer with everything needed for four days of camping. When the trip was over, he had turned in the best fuel economy he had ever gotten on that vehicle. It had improved 25 percent. He saved $48.00 on that trip alone. And the savings keep coming every day.

Here’s a quick summary of what you can do to save fuel with your Upper Darby Media-Lima, Pennsylvania vehicle. First get caught up on your routine maintenance. Nearly every scheduled service item can save you some fuel. If its time for a tune-up, git ‘er done. That’s a big item.

If your check engine light is on, have Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers figure out why and fix it. Check engine problems can be real gas wasters.

Proper tire pressure and wheel alignment can really help as well. Try not to carry around a bunch of stuff. An extra hundred pounds can cost a mile per gallon.

Now you may not want to hear this, but the single biggest fuel waster for most Pennsylvania people is their right foot. Zooming away from stop lights and hot rod lane changes really waste fuel. Take it easy, don’t speed and plan ahead.

Finally, you may have noticed that we haven’t mentioned any magic pills or devices that will 'double your mileage'. That’s because there aren’t any. Some may help a bit, but there are a lot of scams. Do some research and check with Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers before spending your hard earned cash.

Since 1977, Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers' ASE Certified Technicians have provided Delaware County car, truck, SUV, Auto and Bus vehicle owners exceptional automotive service and products by carrying the widest variety and selection of discounted tires, rims and wheels.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers provides coupons,specials and discounted service and for: Oil Change, oil and filter change , Towing, Transmissions, Engine replacement and repair, Tire , Tires, Tire rotation , Tire Repair, Air conditioning, PA State Inspection, PA Emission Testing, Wheel Alignment, Cooling Systems, Check engine light, Auto Repair, Auto repairs, wheel balancing, Brakes, Exhaust Systems, Electrical Systems, Radiators, Tune Up, Windshields & Glass and Car flash reprogramming, check engine light, tire sale, auto service interval, auto factory maintenance car maintenance, auto diagnostics, Quest Tire, Discounted and wholsale: Continental Tires, General Tire,    GoodYear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, Yokohama, Firestone, Bridgestone, Summit Tires, and Michelin Tires. 

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers specializes in car, pick-up truck, trucks, SUV, bus, auto services and repairs for Delaware County, PA:  Ardmore, PA, 19003, Aston, PA 19014, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, Berwyn, PA 19312, Boothwyn, PA 19424, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Broomall, PA 19008, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chester County, PA 19013, 19014, 19015, 19016, 19022, Chester Heights, PA 19017, Collingdale, PA 19023, Concord Township, PA, Concordville, PA 19331, 19339, 19340, Conshohocken, PA 19339, Devon, PA 19333, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Edgemont, PA 19028, Folcroft, PA 19032, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Haverford, PA 19041, Havertown, PA 19083, Landsdowne, PA 19050, Lenni, PA 19052, Lima, PA 19037, Marple Township, PA 19008, Media, PA 19063, Middletown Township, PA 19056, Morton, PA 19070, Nether Providence, PA 19086, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Rose Tree, PA 19063, Rose Valley, PA 19063, 19086, Rosemont, PA 19010, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Springfield, PA 19064, St. Davids, PA 19087, Swarthmore, PA 19081, Upper Chichester, PA 19013, 19014, 19060, 19061, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Wallingford, PA 19086, Wayne, PA 19080, 19087, 19088, 19089, West Chester, PA, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19388, 19383, Westtown, PA 19395, Wynnewood, PA, 19096 

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater Philadelphia area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibility…

It's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. Nighttime driving has the effect of reducing 20/20 vision to the equivalent of 20/50 vision. What you could clearly see at 50 feet in daylight can't be seen until you are just 20 feet away at night.

Too make sure your headlights are giving you the greatest visibility, visit us at Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers. you'll find us located on 8607 W. Chester Pike , Upper Darby Media-Lima, Pennsylvania 19082.
Please give us a call to make an appointment: 610-449-6360.

Accident avoidance is dependent on reaction time. Reaction time deteriorates measurably in low light conditions. One thing we can do to improve visibility is to make sure our headlights are as bright as they can possibly be.

Headlamps dim over time. They dim so gradually that you may not notice it. Many experts suggest replacing your standard or halogen headlamps once a year.

If your vehicle has standard headlamps, consider upgrading to halogen lamps. They make a big difference. And there are upgrades available within the halogen category as well. This once-a-year expense is very modest compared to the safety benefits.

Some car, mini van, SUVs come with high intensity discharge – or HID – headlamps. These lamps should last for the life of your car. They are very bright and are clearly the best option for nighttime driving. Depending on your vehicle, you may be able to upgrade to HID headlamps. Talk with your Philadelphia service advisor at Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers about options for your car.

Another startling fact is that 90 percent of car, mini van, SUVs on the road have dirty or yellowed headlight covers. Dirty is easy to fix. Just run the window washer over the headlight cover when you stop for gas. Get those bugs and dirt off the cover.

Now plastic headlight covers can yellow or become hazy over time. They can be restored to clarity with a special polishing process. Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers can help you with this service.

It's also vital to keep your windshield clean and streak free when driving at night. Make sure you have plenty of washer fluid and that your windshield wipers are in good working order.

We recommend replacing wiper blades twice a year – in the spring and fall. Fall is also a good time to replace headlamps so you'll be ready for those long winter nights.

Since 1977, Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers' ASE Certified Technicians have provided Delaware County car, truck, SUV, Auto and Bus vehicle owners exceptional automotive service and products by carrying the widest variety and selection of discounted tires, rims and wheels.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers provides coupons,specials and discounted service and for: Oil Change, oil and filter change , Towing, Transmissions, Engine replacement and repair, Tire , Tires, Tire rotation , Tire Repair, Air conditioning, PA State Inspection, PA Emission Testing, Wheel Alignment, Cooling Systems, Check engine light, Auto Repair, Auto repairs, wheel balancing, Brakes, Exhaust Systems, Electrical Systems, Radiators, Tune Up, Windshields & Glass and Car flash reprogramming, check engine light, tire sale, auto service interval, auto factory maintenance car maintenance, auto diagnostics, Quest Tire, Discounted and wholsale: Continental Tires, General Tire,   GoodYear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, Yokohama, Firestone, Bridgestone, Summit Tires, and Michelin Tires. 

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers specializes in car, pick-up truck, trucks, SUV, bus, auto services and repairs for Delaware County, PA:  Ardmore, PA, 19003, Aston, PA 19014, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, Berwyn, PA 19312, Boothwyn, PA 19424, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Broomall, PA 19008, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chester County, PA 19013, 19014, 19015, 19016, 19022, Chester Heights, PA 19017, Collingdale, PA 19023, Concord Township, PA, Concordville, PA 19331, 19339, 19340, Conshohocken, PA 19339, Devon, PA 19333, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Edgemont, PA 19028, Folcroft, PA 19032, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Haverford, PA 19041, Havertown, PA 19083, Landsdowne, PA 19050, Lenni, PA 19052, Lima, PA 19037, Marple Township, PA 19008, Media, PA 19063, Middletown Township, PA 19056, Morton, PA 19070, Nether Providence, PA 19086, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Rose Tree, PA 19063, Rose Valley, PA 19063, 19086, Rosemont, PA 19010, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Springfield, PA 19064, St. Davids, PA 19087, Swarthmore, PA 19081, Upper Chichester, PA 19013, 19014, 19060, 19061, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Wallingford, PA 19086, Wayne, PA 19080, 19087, 19088, 19089, West Chester, PA, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19388, 19383, Westtown, PA 19395, Wynnewood, PA, 19096 

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Philadelphia area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices.

Often, the first indication that something's wrong with the brakes is an unusual sound. It could be a squeal, chatter or grinding sound.

Some brake pads have a little piece of metal embedded in them that will make a squeal or chirping sound when the brake pads have been worn down to the point that they need to be replaced. It's an early warning indicator.

When you hear that sound, schedule an appointment at Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers soon.

Now a chattering sound is more urgent. That usually indicates that something is loose. It could be a brake pad or even the brake calipers. If one of those parts falls off, you could have some serious trouble stopping the vehicle. It would be a good idea to park it until you can get into the shop.

A grinding noise usually means that the brake pad is completely worn away and the metal parts of the brake are rubbing directly on the metal brake rotor. That means the rotor is being damaged and will need some work. More on that later.

Another warning sign is that your brake pedal may feel soft and spongy – or it may even feel very hard to push in. Both could mean trouble. And of course, you may get a dashboard brake warning light.

Now when it comes time to replace your brake pads, you have a choice to make. You can get the same pads that came standard on your vehicle. You can expect the same performance and durability as with the pads that came on the car from the factory.

Now you can also get a budget brake pad. Sometimes drivers insist on lower cost pads. That's OK if the budget demands it, but you need to be aware of the trade offs. Lower grade pads are usually noisier, so you'll have to live with more noise when you apply the brakes. They also tend to generate a lot more brake dust, you know, that black dust that accumulates on your wheels. And they probably won't last as long either. In our opinion, that's a lot of compromise for just a few dollars in savings.

You can also choose to buy premium brakes pads. These perform at higher specifications than the factory pads. You can expect quieter operation, less brake dust and better stopping power.

Now, getting back to the rotors. The rotors are the discs that the brake pads clamp down on to stop the vehicle. If you've been driving with completely worn brake pads, you've scratched grooves into the rotors. If the grooves aren't too deep, the rotor can be resurfaced. A thin layer of metal is cut off the surface of the rotor to make it smooth again.

Now, if the grooves are too deep or if the rotor has already be resurfaced before, there may not be enough material to resurface and still have a rotor that's thick enough to safely stop the vehicle. In that case, the rotor will have to be replaced.

Something that's often overlooked is the brake fluid. Your manufacturer has a recommended schedule for evacuating the old brake fluid, cleaning the system and refilling it with fresh brake fluid. This is really important to brake performance.

So here's the bottom line: if you suspect, inspect. If you notice any of these warning signs, have your brakes inspected. Your advisor can help you make the repair decision that's right for you.

Since 1977, Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers' ASE Certified Technicians have provided Delaware County car, truck, SUV, Auto and Bus vehicle owners exceptional automotive service and products by carrying the widest variety and selection of discounted tires, rims and wheels.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers provides coupons,specials and discounted service and for: Oil Change, oil and filter change , Towing, Transmissions, Engine replacement and repair, Tire , Tires, Tire rotation , Tire Repair, Air conditioning, PA State Inspection, PA Emission Testing, Wheel Alignment, Cooling Systems, Check engine light, Auto Repair, Auto repairs, wheel balancing, Brakes, Exhaust Systems, Electrical Systems, Radiators, Tune Up, Windshields & Glass and Car flash reprogramming, check engine light, tire sale, auto service interval, auto factory maintenance car maintenance, auto diagnostics, Quest Tire, Discounted and wholsale: Continental Tires, General Tire,  GoodYear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, Yokohama, Firestone, Bridgestone, Summit Tires, and Michelin Tires. 

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers specializes in car, pick-up truck, trucks, SUV, bus, auto services and repairs for Delaware County, PA:  Ardmore, PA, 19003, Aston, PA 19014, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, Berwyn, PA 19312, Boothwyn, PA 19424, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Broomall, PA 19008, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chester County, PA 19013, 19014, 19015, 19016, 19022, Chester Heights, PA 19017, Collingdale, PA 19023, Concord Township, PA, Concordville, PA 19331, 19339, 19340, Conshohocken, PA 19339, Devon, PA 19333, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Edgemont, PA 19028, Folcroft, PA 19032, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Haverford, PA 19041, Havertown, PA 19083, Landsdowne, PA 19050, Lenni, PA 19052, Lima, PA 19037, Marple Township, PA 19008, Media, PA 19063, Middletown Township, PA 19056, Morton, PA 19070, Nether Providence, PA 19086, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Rose Tree, PA 19063, Rose Valley, PA 19063, 19086, Rosemont, PA 19010, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Springfield, PA 19064, St. Davids, PA 19087, Swarthmore, PA 19081, Upper Chichester, PA 19013, 19014, 19060, 19061, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Wallingford, PA 19086, Wayne, PA 19080, 19087, 19088, 19089, West Chester, PA, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19388, 19383, Westtown, PA 19395, Wynnewood, PA, 19096 

Have you ever had an experience like this in Upper Darby Media-Lima Pennsylvania? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing!

You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stopped flashing, but stayed on. By the next day, the light was off.

You wonder; "What was going on?" Well, it's actually a good lesson in how the Check Engine light works.

Your air intake system has a sensor that measures how much air is coming through it. When you went under the high-speed dryer, all that air was blasting past the sensor. Your engine computer was saying, there shouldn't be that much air when the engine is just idling. Something's wrong. Whatever's wrong could cause some serious engine damage.

Warning, warning! It flashes the check engine light, to alert you to take immediate action.

It stopped flashing because once you were out from under the dryer, the airflow returned to normal. Now the engine control computer says the danger is past, but I'm still concerned, I'll keep this light on for now.

Then the Check Engine Light goes off in a day or two.

The condition never did recur, so the computer says whatever it was, it's gone now. The danger is past, I'll turn that light off.

Now a flashing check engine light is serious. You need to get it into our Upper Darby Media-Lima Pennsylvania shop as soon as possible. But if it stops flashing, so you have time to see if the problem will clear itself or if you need to get it checked. How does the computer know when to clear itself?

Think of it this way. The engine control computer is the brain that can make adjustments to manage the engine. Things like alter the air to fuel mix, spark advance, and so on. The computer relies on a series of sensors to get the information it needs to make decisions on what to do.

The computer knows what readings are in a normal range for various conditions. Get out of range, and it logs a trouble code and lights up the check engine warning.

The computer will then try to make adjustments if it can. If the computer can't compensate for the problem, the check engine light stays on.

The computer logs a trouble code. Some people think the code will tell the technician exactly what's wrong?

Actually, the code will tell the technician what sensor reading is out of parameters. It can't really tell you why, because there could be any number of causes.

Let's say you're feeling hot. You get your heat sensor out – a thermometer – put it under our tongue and in a minute or two you learn that you have a fever of 104 degrees.

You know your symptom – a fever – but you don't know what's causing it. Is it the flu, a sinus infection or appendicitis?

You need more information than just that one sensor reading. But it does give you a place to start and narrows down the possible problems.

There are reports on the internet telling you that you can just go down to an auto parts store and get them to read your trouble code or buy a cheap scan tool to do it yourself.

There are two problems with that. First, the computer stores some trouble codes in short term memory, and some in permanent memory. Each manufacturer's computer stores generic trouble codes, but they also store codes that are specific to their brand.

A cheap, generic scan tool, like you can buy or that the auto parts store uses, doesn't have the ability to retrieve long-term storage or manufacturer specific codes. Your Upper Darby Media-Lima Pennsylvania service center has spent a lot of money on high-end scan tools and software to do a deep retrieval of information from your engine control computer.

The second problem is that once you've got the information, do you know what to do with it? For example, a very common trouble code comes up when the reading on the oxygen sensor is out of whack.

So the common solution is for the auto parts store to sell you a new oxygen sensor, which are not cheap, and send you off on your way. Now your oxygen sensor may indeed have been bad and needed replacing. But the error code could have come from any of a dozen of other problems.

How do you know the right solution? Back to the fever analogy, do you need surgery or an aspirin? Leave it to the pros at Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers. Give us a call at 610-449-6360 and let us help you resolve your check engine light issue.

Since 1977, Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers' ASE Certified Technicians have provided Delaware County car, truck, SUV, Auto and Bus vehicle owners exceptional automotive service and products by carrying the widest variety and selection of discounted tires, rims and wheels.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers provides coupons,specials and discounted service and for: Oil Change, oil and filter change , Towing, Transmissions, Engine replacement and repair, Tire , Tires, Tire rotation , Tire Repair, Air conditioning, PA State Inspection, PA Emission Testing, Wheel Alignment, Cooling Systems, Check engine light, Auto Repair, Auto repairs, wheel balancing, Brakes, Exhaust Systems, Electrical Systems, Radiators, Tune Up, Windshields & Glass and Car flash reprogramming, check engine light, tire sale, auto service interval, auto factory maintenance car maintenance, auto diagnostics, Quest Tire, Discounted and wholsale: Continental Tires, General Tire, GoodYear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, Yokohama, Firestone, Bridgestone, Summit Tires, and Michelin Tires. 

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers specializes in car, pick-up truck, trucks, SUV, bus, auto services and repairs for Delaware County, PA:  Ardmore, PA, 19003, Aston, PA 19014, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, Berwyn, PA 19312, Boothwyn, PA 19424, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Broomall, PA 19008, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chester County, PA 19013, 19014, 19015, 19016, 19022, Chester Heights, PA 19017, Collingdale, PA 19023, Concord Township, PA, Concordville, PA 19331, 19339, 19340, Conshohocken, PA 19339, Devon, PA 19333, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Edgemont, PA 19028, Folcroft, PA 19032, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Haverford, PA 19041, Havertown, PA 19083, Landsdowne, PA 19050, Lenni, PA 19052, Lima, PA 19037, Marple Township, PA 19008, Media, PA 19063, Middletown Township, PA 19056, Morton, PA 19070, Nether Providence, PA 19086, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Rose Tree, PA 19063, Rose Valley, PA 19063, 19086, Rosemont, PA 19010, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Springfield, PA 19064, St. Davids, PA 19087, Swarthmore, PA 19081, Upper Chichester, PA 19013, 19014, 19060, 19061, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Wallingford, PA 19086, Wayne, PA 19080, 19087, 19088, 19089, West Chester, PA, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19388, 19383, Westtown, PA 19395, Wynnewood, PA, 19096