Smith's Chevron

05/31/2023

One week closed and our hearts are still full from all the kind gestures (delicious food, cards, visits, hugs, & flowers)
We were overwhelmed & beyond grateful…all of us (including our families) from Smiths Chevron. We THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of our hearts… memories & much love remain!

05/10/2023

07/30/2021

A 2003 EPA study showed that about 80 percent of all scrap tires - estimated at about 290 million - were recycled. That compared to just 17 percent of the scrap tires in 1990.

07/30/2021

Every so often take a moment to check the condition of your tires, looking for excessive wear on them. The tread should wear down evenly; if not, the location of excessive wear is an indicator of a specific problem.

07/30/2021

Do you know that the word “car” has been derived from the Latin word “carrum,” which meant a “two-wheeled Celtic war chariot? This Latin word is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "kers," meaning “to run.”

07/30/2021

Your Smart Car’s engine is located in the back under the cargo area, which means getting to it is more complicated than simply popping the hood. Fortunately, Smart Car experts know exactly how to get to the engine to service it efficiently.

07/29/2021

While the Flintstones may have been able to successfully stop their cars by slamming their feet to the road, that shouldn't be how you have to stop your car. If you feel like you have to break through the floorboards to stop, it is time to have your brakes checked and repaired if they need it.

07/29/2021

Keep in mind that when it comes to oil change interval recommendations, the age of your car is going to play a large role. Older vehicles tend to need the old standby “every 3,000 miles,” whereas it can vary somewhat with newer models.

07/28/2021

Crossply industrial pneumatic tires offer the driver enhanced stability on paved grounds. In addition, these tires are resistant to sidewall damage and offer good traction, making them ideal for a wide range of transporting and lifting tasks.

07/28/2021

If a car will not start, how can you tell if the problem is caused by a bad battery or a dead alternator? Jump-start the car and then immediately remove the cables – if the car dies again right after removing the cables, chances are the issue is with the alternator.

07/28/2021

Audi introduced a new series of vehicles, the all-aluminum car, in the mid-1990s. In 1994, the Audi A8 was launched, which introduced aluminum space frame technology, which saves weight and improves torsion rigidity compared to a conventional steel frame.

07/27/2021

Did you know the first disc brakes (manufactured in 1902) were made of copper? Because of the poor conditions of roads, the copper wore down very quickly and were discarded as non-viable. It was not until the 1950s that manufacturers realized the true potential of the disc brake.