Glendale Auto Parts

How Frequently Do You Change Your Vehicle’s Oil?

chris — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:50:26 +0000

The state of California has launched a campaign informing consumers that they don’t need to change their vehicle’s oil every 3,000 miles, wasting millions of gallons of oil a year. And, not only does it waste oil, it also means the consumer is spending money needlessly (especially for those who have it done vs. doing it themselves).

A spokesman for the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery, Mark Oldfield states that, “survey data found that nearly half of drivers are still changing their oil at 3,000 miles or even sooner,” despite manufacturers suggested 7,500- to 10,000-mile intervals. The agency said that changing the oil at the suggested intervals will be good for the environment and will not hurt the longevity or reliability of the vehicle. What made sense when vehicles had cast iron block engines with cast-iron pistons, is no longer applicable for today’s engines.

A Ford spokesman, Richard Truett, notes that Ford Motor Co. recommends oil changes for most new vehicles at 10,000 miles and adds that, “Our new generation engines have tighter internal tolerances, which reduces the amount of carbon and other products from combustion that gets into the oil.” For a Honda or Acura model vehicle, the indicator for the need for an oil change lights up very 5,000 – 10,000 miles and late-model BMW’s can go as high as 15,000 miles between oil changes (depending on driving conditions). In an effort to protect themselves against future accusations of selling unnecessary maintenance services, some new car dealers have their customers who come in for an oil change sign a statement saying they understand they don’t need an oil change at that time.

12 GREAT ROAD-TRIPS in Arizona

chris — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:09:32 +0000

According to AZ Magazine (Dec. 2011 issue) the following are 12 great getaways for 2012:

JANUARY – San Xavier del Bac Mission, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd. 520-294-2624 or sanxaviermission.org

FEBRUARY – Tubac, 40 miles south of Tucson on I-19, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com

MARCH – Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd, 520-883-1380 or www.desertmuseum.org

APRIL – Kartchner Caverns State Park, 9 miles south of Benson, 520-586-4100, www.azstateparks.com/parks/kaca

MAY – Valley Resort Specials…Phoenix and Tucson resorts lower rates dramatically when temperatures soar. Watch the Arizona Republic’s summer-deals roundup this month at www.travel.azcentral.com

JUNE – Spend a weekend in Prescott, www.visit-prescott.com

JULY – Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd, 928-774-5213, www.musnaz.org

AUGUST – Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, 15000 N. Secret Springs Dr, Marana 520-572-3000 or www.dovemountain.com/ritz

SEPTEMBER – Tonto Natural Bridge, 15 miles north of Payson on AZ87, 928-476-4202, azstateparks.com/Parks/TONA

OCTOBER – Changing leaves…your two best bets are Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona & Hart Prairie north of Flagstaff. Sedona and Flagstaff are excellent choices too. Cozy cabins in the woods with fireplaces 928-282-7187, www.thesedonamotel.com, 928-774-8959, www.arizonamountaininn.com

NOVEMBER – Grand Canyon, 888-297-2757 or www.grandcanyonlodges.com

DECEMBER – Grand Canyon Railway is fun anytime of year, but kids will love the Polar Express train Nov. 11 thru Jan. 7th. 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams 800-843-8724 or www.thetrain.com

HAVE FUN ON YOUR NEXT ROAD-TRIP!

Engine oil is recycled…

chris — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:09:07 +0000

According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, engine oil is recycled by 95 percent of auto repair shops and the parts stores that accept used engine oil.

An estimated 1.3 billion gallons of motor vehicle engine oil is generated each year from oil changes performed primarily at repair shops or by do-it-yourselfers. Fortunately, the majority of used oil is collected and sold as combustible fuel, mainly used for energy for power plants and heating. About 16 percent of used engine oil is re-refined into new oil.

Isn’t that GREAT news!

Thank you Glendale Auto Parts for donating a car!

chris — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:24:11 +0000

City of Glendale, Fire Department sent a letter thanking Glendale Auto Parts for donating a car for extrication demonstration at the 29th Annual Fire Prevention Parade & Safety Fair.

Click here to view the actual letter Glendale Fire Dept letter

Do you know the best tips to saving fuel?

chris — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:51:06 +0000

By changing your driving habits you can improve fuel economy up to 37 percent right away (depending on how you drive). Combine several tips and perform routine maintenance and you will save real dollars, not just pennies. For more tips click here: http://www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/we-test-the-tips.html

GAP News

kleur — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:42:11 +0000

Auto Parts & Wrecking News

Glendale Auto Wrecking and Parts is more organized now than ever. Come see our vast 5 acres.

Glendale Auto Wrecking and Parts has rows and rows of cars, trucks, vans, SUV’s, 4×4′s all organized on 5 acres of land. We have installed a new fence for a fresher cleaner look. Each row is labeled with an alphabet letter and the make of the vehicle. When you visit us at 6430 W. Orangewood Avenue (east of 67th Avenue, between Northern and Glendale Avenues) you will receive a map to our yard for your convenience and ease of finding the vehicle you are looking for.

Our salvage yard is set-up for the Do-It-Yourselfer’s. However, if you are not able to do it yourself, we will remove a part at your request (for an additional charge). All engines and transmissions are dismantled before the vehicle is placed in the yard. Most parts can be ordered over the phone with a credit card and shipped directly to you or your mechanic. There is a 120-day replacement warranty on all parts. Please call our friendly sales staff today 623-931-7181 or 877-616-7181.

We are here to help you!

Tire shortage

kleur — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:39:14 +0000

Automotive Tires in Short(er) Supply?

An apparent shortage of tires, due to tire plant closings as well as rising demand for low-volume specialty tires exists, resulting in automakers paying higher prices while tire makers gain pricing power. Continental Tire’s Vice President of original equipment in the Americas, David O’Donnell, … read more