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We’re often asked, “What’s a coolant flush, and do I really need one?”
In short, yes! Here’s why…
The name coolant is misleading because it does more than heat or cool your engine, and protect your engine from freezing in the winter.
Coolant keeps your car running and prevents expensive bills like replacing radiators, head gaskets, and heater cores.
These repairs could run you $400 -$1500. But a simple coolant flush done every 2-5 years can help you avoid those high bills.
How Coolant Works
Today’s engines run hotter than older cars. And to meet government fuel mileage regulations, manufacturers make most engine parts out of aluminum. This includes your cooling system, radiator, and heater core.
The problem is, aluminum corrodes easily, especially when heated. So, our hotter-running cars mixed with aluminum parts combine to break down your engine coolant faster.
Engine coolant contains inhibitors that protect metals from eroding and corroding. It does this by raising the boiling point and lowering the freezing point of your engine’s cooling system.
So, just like the carton of milk in your refrigerator, engine coolant breaks down over time and needs changing.
When Should I Change My Coolant?
If you want to avoid hefty car repair bills, change your coolant regularly. It’s best to have a professional check your coolant and recommend your next change.
So come into any of our 5 full service auto repair stations in the local Reno Sparks area to have one of our ASE certified technicians give you
a FREE Vehicle Inspection.
Includes: test antifreeze,
battery, charging system,
belts, hoses, fluids,
and tires!
Please visit: www.sierracarcare.com
for a location nearest you.
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SPECIAL OFFER: SAVE $60 off a Complete Coolant System Flush
Only $109.95 for most cars and light trucks
(Plus tax and $3.95 environmental fee)
Offer Expires: May 31, 2013
Mention Coupon Code: COOL
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Please Meet….
Katie Frazier, Account Manager
Sierra Car Care and MST Tire Center – Reno
“I’ve been working for Steve and Laurie for over 12 years and I can honestly say that I love my job and the people I work for and with. Steve and Laurie are committed to customer service and building customers for life. They also feel that way about their employees. I feel truly blessed to be a part of the Sierra Car Care team.”
Gas for goodness
Every Wednesday in May, we’ll make a donation to a local charity for every gallon of gas sold from our Sierra Car Care/MST Tire Centers. And we’ll donate $1.00 per tire sold each Saturday at MST Tire Center on Mill Street.
All donations in May will support Sierra Association of Foster Families (SAFF).
SAFF in Reno, Nevada, a 501c3 non-profit organization, focuses on the education of children and teens in foster care, as well as that of their birth parents and foster parents, by creating and facilitating educational programs for reducing the catastrophic statistic of:
- 85% of adults in American federal and state prisons
DO NOT have a high school diploma and… - 70% of those adults were once-upon-a-time children
and teens in foster care.
So when you need gas or new tires, you can also support our local Sierra Association of Foster Families by visiting any of our
5 locations on Wednesdays for gas
and Saturdays for tires (Mill Street
location only).
For more information,visit: www.EducateFosterYouth.org
Thanks for supporting our community!
Do you know a local charity you’d like us to consider supporting?
Please see details here.
Much like your body, your car needs a regular check up to keep it running smoothly and prevent big problems.
That’s the job of a tune-up.
Depending on the mileage and type of car, a tune-up generally includes replacing
a few small parts that don’t
cost much, but they wear down easily and lower your car’s performance. And these parts can cause very expensive damage when they’re worn.
Typical tune-ups include replacing spark plugs, fuel induction service, changing the air filter and fuel filter, as well as inspecting other system components for wear or damage.
If you’re not sure when your car needs a tune-up, check your owner’s manual for a schedule. Or call us for advice.
Like your health, it’s a lot less expensive and much easier to do a little preventative maintenance now, than pay to fix a bigger problem later.
Laurie Yarborough
President, Mill Street Tire Center
Please visit: www.sierracarcare.com for a location nearest you.
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SPECIAL OFFER: INSTANT $25 OFF a Full Ignition Tune-Up
Keep your car running smoothly and reliably for many years ahead.
Offer Expires: March 31, 2013
Mention Coupon Code: IT25
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Please Meet….
Jake Koeber, Store Manager
Sierra Car Care – Sparks
(on corner of Prater and Pyramid Way)
“I work for Sierra Car Care because it’s a local shop where the big boss knows your name and truly cares about your family. You can’t ask for more than that in today’s world, where it’s everyone for themselves. Here at Sierra Car Care we are about the customer, the customer comes first.”
Gas for goodness
Every Wednesday in March, we’ll make a donation for every gallon of gas sold from our Sierra Car Care/MST Tire Centers. And we’ll donate $1.00 per tire sold each Saturday at MST Tire Center on Mill Street. All donations in March will support the Shakespeare Animal Fund.
For many elderly and disabled their animals mean everything in the world to them, and when their animals become ill or injured they have no money for emergency veterinary care. That’s where Shakespeare Animal Fund steps in.
Founded in January 2004 in memory of a dog named Shakespeare, the organization’s mission statement is to stop the suffering of animals by paying emergency veterinary bills for elderly, disabled and other low income individuals. And to date the fund has paid out more than $275,000, most in the northern Nevada and northern California areas. A registered 501©(3), all donations are tax deductible.
So when you need gas or new tires, you can also support our local, Shakespeare Animal Fund by visiting any of our 5 locations on Wednesdays for gas and Saturdays for tires (Mill Street location only).
For more information,visit: www.ShakespeareAnimalFund.org
Thanks for supporting our community!
Do you know a local charity you’d like us to consider supporting?
Please see details here.
Sierra Car Care & Tire Center 