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Everything you Need to Know About Your Car Battery and More

How to know if your car needs more power:

The condition of the cell plates inside the battery determines whether or not a battery is still serviceable. Current is produced when sulfuric acid in the battery reacts with lead in the cell plates. As the battery discharges, sulfate accumulates on the plates and reduces the battery's ability to make current. The sulfate is returned to solution when the alternator recharges the battery by forcing current to flow in the opposite direction.

 

Over time, some of the sulfate becomes permanently attached to the plates. The sulfate forms a barrier that…

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Want to Avoid Hydroplaning? Read This

Losing control of the roads when they are wet can be a terrifying experience. Known as hydroplaning, this occurrence happens when a tire comes into contact with more water than it can scatter to keep traction. As this happens, the driver may lose control of the steering and the braking.

Proper care of your tires can help you to avoid hydroplaning. This means that you need to take care that they are properly inflated and that you rotate and replace them as needed. When the roads get wet, be sure to slow down and proceed with caution. Turning off the…

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Forgot How to Change Your Tire? Here are Some Tips from Genesis of Gwinnett

If you find yourself on the side of the road with a flat tire, don't despair. It's really quite simple to get your spare tire on so you can drive again. Here are some tips you can use if it's been awhile since you changed your last flat tire.

-Safety always comes first. Make sure that you are parked somewhere flat that's away from moving vehicles on the road.

-Remove the hub cap and loosen up the lug nuts on your tire before jacking up the vehicle.

-Fully remove the lug nuts and replace your flat…

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What is the Purpose of Gaskets?

Gaskets never occur to most of us until it's time for them to be replaced. What are they and what purpose do they serve?. Gaskets are automotive seals. They keep vehicle components from leaking or from taking on other liquids and debris. The following are a few gaskets that we most often replace at our Genesis of Gwinnett service department.

Automotive Gasket Types

Engine gaskets are the most critical type and the most likely to wear down. Engine gaskets keep your engine from leaking oil, coolant, fluid and air internally. Like all gaskets, engine gaskets don't have an…

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Preparing for the Sunshine with These 3 Spring Car Care Tips

Winter is the longest season of the year, and after it's over, you crave warm weather and ample sunshine. Your car needs a little TLC after winter passes. One thing you can do to keep your car functioning properly during the spring is to check your tires. Your tires take most of the beating when you travel, especially through harsh weather conditions, such as snow and ice. 

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Warning Signs for Brakes, Pads, and Rotor Problems

If you have issues with your brakes, you could be fearful of heading out on the road. You never know when you need to brake fast, only to find that your rotors and pads have worn down so much that your brakes don’t work properly. If you don’t want your brakes to get to that point, then you need to look out for warning signs.

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