Kaufman's Auto Repairs

                                     Why Is My Tire Losing Air If There Isn't a Puncture? If you're asking, "Why does my tire keep losing air with no nail or puncture?" you're not alone. Many drivers in Sarasota, FL experience this problem. A tire can lose air for several reasons besides a puncture : a damaged tire valve stem or a leaking valve core . Corrosion around the wheel rim or a poor seal between the tire and wheel can cause air to escape over time. Cold weather can lower the tire pressure. That is because 10 degrees of temperature change equals 1 PSI of tire pressure. At Kaufman's Auto Repairs , we perform tire inspections to find the exact cause of air loss. We will then recommend the right repair. Driving on a tire with low air pressure can affect your vehicle's safety and performance. Underinflated tires wear out faster and reduce fuel economy. This will also make your vehi...

                                   How to Tell When Your Drive Belt Needs Replacing Your drive belt, also called a serpentine belt , is one of the most important parts of your engine. It powers key components like the alternator, A/C compressor, and water pump on many vehicles. As the belt gets older, it can become cracked, frayed, stretched, or glazed . If the drive belt breaks while you're driving, your vehicle could lose power steering. Other symptoms could be that the alternator stops charging and the engine overheats . We recommend having your drive belt inspected during your regular vehicle maintenance. This will help prevent unexpected breakdowns. There are several warning signs that your serpentine belt may need replacing. You may hear a squealing noise when starting the engine or while accelerating. Your battery warning light might be on. Or you could have poor air conditioning perfo...

                   How Tire Tread Affects Hydroplaning and Keeps You Safe Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that touches the road. Having good tire tread is very important. Worn tires cannot move water away as well as tires with good tread. When that happens, your vehicle can hydroplane . This means the tires ride on top of the water instead of gripping the road. This can cause you to lose control of your steering and braking. At Kaufman's Auto Repairs , we recommend regular tire inspections . We want to help keep you and your family safe. It is especially important during Florida's heavy rainstorms. Worn tires make hydroplaning more likely. Underinflated tires or driving too fast on wet roads can cause it. Good tire tread helps channel water away from the tire. New tires allow your tires to maintain contact with the pavement. If your tires are worn down, your stopping distance increases. Your vehicle may slide without warn...