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The Full-Sized Spare Tire Types

Given that there are full-sized spare tires as well as compact spare tires, there are a few things that you need to be clear about. For one thing, just because the tire is the same size as your other tires does not mean that it is a tire that you can use as long as the other tires.

There are three types of Full-sized tires. There is the full-sized matching tire, fill-size non-matching spare tire, and full-size temporary tire. With the full size matching tires, everything is matched to your vehicle which makes it something that you can ride on…

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Consistent Tire Air Pressure Monitoring is Essential for Road Safety

If you’ve ever had a flat tire, then you already know that it can be costly, such as time away from work, having to pay a towing service or missed business appointments. That's why it’s essential to ensure that your tires always have the correct air pressure. And a flat is not the only reason to monitor air pressure.

Did you know that too much air pressure in a tire can be just as harmful as not enough air pressure? When a tire is underinflated, there is a greater chance of it becoming vulnerable to harmful objects…
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What Tailgating Essentials Should You Have On Hand?

If you're getting ready for football season, then you're probably starting to stock up on all the items that you need for successful tailgating. If you want to make sure that you're ready to get your pre-game on, let us here at Mike Piazza Honda help you with your list.
  • Investing in a portable grill can allow you to cook up some great items. Propane makes it safe and convenient.
  • Make sure you have some items on hand to clean up with. This can include some bags for garbage, wet wipes for messy clean ups and a…
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Back to School - Benefits of Carpooling

Our entire team at Mike Piazza Honda want you to get your children to school and back safely. To save time and gas, many parents are choosing to carpool their children. We have some great carpooling supplies and tips to share with you. With the new school year about to start, why not pay us a visit as soon as possible. It’s not too early to get your carpooling schedule together. There are many benefits to carpooling.
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• Safety – There is always more safety in numbers.
• Safer driving – The fewer cars on the road, the less chance of traffic jams…
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Knowing How to Choose a Cleaner For Your Wheels

Cleaning your car carefully and thoroughly requires a lot of tools. For those of you who are passionate about having every inch of your vehicle cleaned, you are going to need a wide variety of cleaning tools and formulas so that you can make sure that you are cleaning your vehicle right without damaging it.

The wheels and tires have their own cleaners. The cleaners also come in different strength levels for the level of dirt that is on the vehicle. Therefore, you might want to get multiple strength levels of cleaners for the tires and the wheels.

 

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How to Tell If Your Exhaust is Leaking

The piping that makes up your exhaust system is designed to move harmful gases away from your vehicle. This keeps you safe while you're driving. It also helps muffle sound thanks to the attached muffler. Your exhaust can experience leakages because of wear or damage. Let's look at common signs of a leaky exhaust.
  • When the engine is running, you may notice a hissing sound or the sound of something popping. A whistle at the exhaust pipe may also indicate a leaky exhaust.
  • If you notice that your gas mileage is slowly becoming less efficient, a leaking exhaust…
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Removing the Battery Terminals

At some point, you are going to have to remove the battery terminals. This is when things can get a little tricky. Fortunately, there are ways to remove even the toughest battery terminals without causing any damage to the battery. You just need to have the right tools for the removal.

For some of the tougher terminals, one thing that you want to avoid is using a screwdriver to pry it off. This is actually going to cause some damage in the process of removing the terminal. A better tool to use is a battery terminal remover in getting the…

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The Importance of Headlight Restoration

Whether you’re driving during the day or after dark, it’s important to have headlights that are working as good as possible for you. Clean headlights are necessary to see what’s ahead of you on the road. At Mike Piazza Honda, we want you to be as safe as possible and have some great tips on headlight restoration to share with you.

Headlights can be cloudy, yellow and even scratched, which can all affect their strength. Rather than replacing otherwise good headlights, you can choose to restore them using these popular methods.
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• Insect repellent with DEET – Spray on…
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Get Ready for Winter Snow and Ice with a New Set of Winter Tires

In some areas of the country, a vehicle’s winter tires are the same as its summer tires. However, if you live in an area that sees large amounts of snow and ice, it’s probably a good idea to invest in a set of winter tires. Below are some facts about winter tires that might come in handy when deciding among the different types that are currently on the market.

Winter tires fall into two basic categories: studded and non-studded. Studded tires contain small particles of metal that help provide traction in winter weather....

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How to Make a Winter Survival Kit for Your Vehicle

Making a winter survival kit for your vehicle is easy, if you know what essential to bring along. The crew at Mike Piazza Honda wanted to share some helpful tips for putting together the perfect winter survival kit.

Be sure you pack at least one heavy blanket in the kit. In case the car battery dies and you can't get the heat working, huddling together under a blanket until help arrives could fight off any threats of hypothermia.

Pack non-perishable foods in your kit, enough for passengers to eat if they were stranded a few hours in the vehicle…
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