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It is a good idea to learn how to jump-start a car. You will need jumper cables. They are marked or colored. Red is positive and black is negative. Set the emergency brake on both vehicles.

• Attach the positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
• Attach the positive cable to the positive terminal of the live battery.
• Attach the negative cable to the negative terminal of the live battery.
• Attach the negative cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery.

Once you begin clamping, be careful not to touch any metal or the car with the…

It's tough to know how much air pressure is in your tires just by looking at them, which is why modern vehicles come equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors. These sensors gauge your tires' pressure and tell you when it's a little too low by illuminating a handy light on your dashboard. Unfortunately, this system isn't perfect. Your tire pressure light will go on when your tire pressure is low, but it might go on for other reasons as well.

Temperature Changes

When you start your car on a cold day, the tire pressure light sometimes turns…

When you invest in a new set of tires for your vehicle, you want to get your best return on investment. At Kia of West Nyack, every set of tires we sell or service come with our recommendation for proper maintenance. That includes checking the tires at least every month to ensure they are properly inflated and continue to display enough depth of tread in order to grip the road.

A tire pressure gage is all that is needed to ensure that the tire is inflated to the level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. An overinflated tire is too hard…

A transfer case is a gearbox that strategically directs energy to various axles underneath an automobile. During towing routines in wilderness environments, a transfer case makes the process of transporting heavy cargo easier by distributing power to wheels that need increased traction.

When a transfer case operates, many gears rotate and spin underneath the housing. In order to prevent major mechanical problems, proper fluids must be used during maintenance routines. Professional-grade fluid reduces temperatures so that intense heat won't damage key components.

You have probably heard a million times in your life that you should have your oil changed every 3,000 miles. But would it surprise you to learn that it's only a myth? This lesson of truth brought to you by your friends at Kia of West Nyack.

The reality is that while many older and now outdated models of cars may have needed an oil change every 3,000 miles, most don't anymore. Due to modern upgrades and new and more efficient brands of fuel, many vehicles can last much longer than 3,000 miles. So how…

With the bitter cold of winter fully upon us, it’s important to stay on top of fundamental maintenance tips for your vehicle. The best thing that you can do to make certain you have the safest possible driving experience in winter is taking precautions now. Driving with a full tank of gas is more beneficial than you may even realize.

When the car is low on fuel, the gas tank has plenty of room for condensation to form. That turns to moisture that will eventually wind up in the gas tank. If the temperatures drop, now you risk ice…

The online service scheduler at Kia of West Nyack might be the key to flexibility. Our customers often need to have a specific appointment window. They don't always have the time to call during their busy day, and we want to make it easier than ever to end up in a vehicle that will meet your needs.

Have you ever just sat back and thought of all of the technology around us that makes life easier? Yes, cell phones and computers come to mind but think about the information available to you that goes on inside your car.

Driving in the rain would be a nightmare without windshield wipers. Visibility would be at a very low level. Windshield wipers are absolutely necessary for your vehicle. They make sure you can see during rain. This is why you need to change to winter windshield wiper blades during the cold months.

Winter windshield wiper blades are a lot better at shoving away snow because they are made of a stronger rubber. This also means that they will resist tearing in the harsher elements. Letting your car sit outside during the winter means you will probably have a buildup of ice…

With the dog days of summer ahead of us; there is no better time than now to have your vehicle routinely inspected and serviced. With summer road trips to the ocean and amusement parks planned, be sure to check the operational integrity of your vehicle before heading out this summer. Doing so could keep your vehicle from breaking down or overheating this summer.

Whether you come into our service center for a routine oil change, tire rotation, battery replacement,