If you’re stopping by Orchid Isle Auto Center for a new battery in the fall or early winter, you may want to pay special attention to a new battery’s cold cranking amps rating. This rating illustrates how many amps a new battery can cope with in extremely cold temperatures. Why is this important? When Jack […]

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Your tires are one of the most important and most expensive to replace pieces of equipment on your vehicle. So it is only natural to want to get the most out of them when you buy a set. That is what makes your vehicle’s alignment so critical. If your vehicle is out of alignment, then […]

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Your brakes are something that you rely on every time you get behind the wheel to keep you safe on the road. Unless something goes wrong, it can be difficult to remember the importance of replacing your brake fluid about once a year. If you notice something off about your brakes, then you should have […]

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At your next oil change appointment at Orchid Isle Auto Center, you might want to think carefully about the kind of oil you are using in your vehicle’s motor. With both conventional and synthetic oils available, it helps to understand the difference so you can choose the very best oil to keep your motor in […]

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How many of us pay attention to our headlights? They could save our lives one day. The little lights that light up the road are there for our safety and information. There are some lights that can be potentially more informative than others. Here is a list of a few. The ideal ratings for headlight […]

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To word it most simply, without the many fluids that exist in your vehicle, it wouldn’t stand a chance of running. Without exaggerating, your vehicle likely wouldn’t roll an inch without engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and other fluids necessary for regular function. You should check motor oil, also called engine oil, about every 3,000 […]

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