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Faulty mufflers and exhausts can cause drivers a variety of issues. A tailpipe releasing smoke is a common example. What, exactly, are the roles of the muffler and exhaust? How do the exhaust and muffler work together to help your vehicle function properly?

Your car's exhaust system in put in place to move your engine's gasses to your vehicle's tailpipe. Several components are involved in this process. Some of them are the exhaust joints, oxygen sensor, muffler, catalytic converter and, of course, the tailpipe. Failure of any one of these exhaust system components can be both 

If you want to have an easier time driving through the snow and ice during the winter time, then it is a good idea for you to use winter tires. In many places, it is mandatory for you to use winter tires. However, it is important to note that you should only use winter tires during the cold months. These tires are designed to last about 4,400 miles. The average American drives over 13,000 miles per year.

Your winter tires will quickly wear out if you drive them during the summer. These tires are not equipped to handle…

If you have a pet that sheds in your vehicle, you may feel overwhelmed with hair in your car! At Phillips Chevrolet, we have a few tips that can help you keep the pet hair under control and your interior in good condition!

Use a balloon or a piece of tape to get hair to come out of the hard-to-reach areas in your vehicle! You can also use toothbrushes or rubber brushes to collect hair out of the carpet in your car. Using a small vacuum for your vehicle after each time your pet exits your vehicle will help keep…

Brake fluid is a hydraulic liquid responsible for moving various braking system components. It works under high pressure and temperatures to ensure your vehicle stops. The stop-action happens once you exact pressure on the brake pedal. The fluid is a non-compressible liquid that lies within brake lines to deliver pressure from the brake pedal. Each of the brake rotors on each wheel gets the force causing an ultimate slow down or stop.

Here is how brake fluid works

Once you exact pressure to the brake pedal, the pedal pushes a piston inside the brake caliper. 

Healthy tires are necessary to give you better fuel economy and vehicle handling. Yet, you probably do not pay as much attention to your tires as your engine. A few simple maintenance checks can prevent you from driving around the Frankfort area on worn-out tires.

Tread depth helps with traction. The “penny” test is a simple way to check the tread depth of your tires. All you do is use a penny with Abraham Lincoln’s head facing downward and place the penny in a groove of a tire tread. If Lincoln’s head is partially covered, then you have…

When it comes to jump starting another vehicle, it can be daunting to figure out the process if you've never done so before. To ensure everyone's safety, the first step you should take is to make sure all ignitions are switched off.

A red cable will first clamp onto the positive or larger rod on the working battery while the other is attached to the dead battery's positive terminal. When both red cables are securely fastened, place one of the black clips onto the other battery's negative side. Put the last black line on a bare…

Phillips Chevrolet wants to help you get through the devastating incident of being in an automobile accident. Take a deep breath and follow these steps.

• Determine if anyone needs medical attention after the accident has occurred. This is the most important thing to address. Call 911 if help is needed.
• Let local law enforcement know what has happened. They will come to the scene to interview everyone involved. They'll provide you with a police report at that point or a few days later.
• Swap information with the other people involved. You want to know where they are located, the…

Off-Road driving can be one of the most fun ways to enjoy your truck or SUV. So, how do you get started? Here are some tips that you can take to begin your off-road hobby.

Get All-Terrain Tires

Chances are that you have street tires on your truck or SUV. You will want to switch those street tires out for all-terrain tires. All-terrain tires will give you a better grip on various terrain.

 

The Chevrolet service team at Phillips Auto Group Chevrolet would like to inform drivers how to safely navigate the roads in the rain so everyone is safer. Be sure that you turn on your headlights as soon as you turn on your windshield wipers in the rain. This is now a law in many states, something that is good practice for allowing other drivers to see your vehicle more easily in the rain.

To avoid hydroplaning, slow down once it starts raining. Add at least two more seconds lead time between you and the other cars when the roads are…

Battery load tests are normally performed by a mechanic in a professional setting. The test requires continuous measurements of fluid activity and charge levels. Normally, a battery at rest that does not recharge itself through chemical reaction takes 24-hours to lose a complete charge in an environment set at 70 degrees. Under other conditions, such as low winter temperatures, a non-working battery will lose its charge quickly.

The load test requires a hydrometer to measure the electrolyte level in the battery and a voltmeter to check the battery charge.