February 2026Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.The alternator is what puts out the electricity that powers such things as your lights, power windows, sound system, and na... Read More Posted in Battery on February 22, 2026 Automotive Tips from Peak Performance Automotive: Battery TestingThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Peak Performance Automotive when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Newark drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possibl... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 15, 2026 The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... Read More Posted in TPMS on February 08, 2026 Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attention. It's important to know how your tires are doing because a tire failure can be very dangerous to y... Read More Posted in Tires on February 01, 2026 |
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