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Car Care Tips

Here, at Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center, we want our customers to be in the know about how to properly care for their car or truck. We want you to understand why and how your tires wear; how to get the best gas mileage; and overall how to get the most out of your tires. Hopefully, with these helpful tips you will be able to improve gas mileage and reduce tire wear when driving in and around Marshfield, WI and Stevens Point, WI ; and understand when and why your car needs to be serviced by Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center or another Marshfield, Wisconsin auto repair shop. Give Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center a call at (715) 387-3600 today to schedule your next maintenance appointment.

Car Maintenance and Care

  • Change your fluids on time, every time.
  • Change your oil every 3,000 miles for regular, 5,000 miles for synthetic oil
  • Change antifreeze fluid every 30,000 miles.
  • Change brake fluid every 30,000 miles.
  • Change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles.
  • Schedule a maintenance check every 15, 30, 60, and 90,000 miles.
  • Replace your air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first).
  • Replace your fuel filter every 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Tire Maintenance and Care

  • Rotate your tires every 5,000 miles or every 6 months.
  • Check your tire pressures approximately once a week. Low tire pressures can affect fuel economy, handling and comfort. To accurately measure your tire pressure, check tires when they are cold. Wait at least three hours after driving.
  • Always make sure that your wheels are properly aligned. Badly aligned wheels will again lead to dragging of the car on the road.
  • Check your spare tire each month and keep it properly inflated so it¹s ready to go when you need it most.
  • Use the penny trick to determine if the tread on your tires is worn to low. Take a penny and put Abraham Lincoln's head into one of the grooves of the tread. If part of his head is covered by the tread, you're ok. If you can see all of his head, it's time to replace the tire. When the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch, tires must be replaced.

Gas Mileage Tips

  • Check and/or change your air filter every 6 months to improve fuel economy and keep your engine running smoothly.
  • Don't top off. Don't bother topping off when filling your car's gas tank. Any additional gas is just going to slop around or seep out.
  • Tighten up that gas cap. Gas will evaporate from your car's gas tank if it has an escape. Loose, missing or damaged gas caps cause 147 million gallons of gas to evaporate each year.
  • Go for the shade. The hot summer sun that makes the inside of your car feel like a sauna also evaporates fuel from your gas tank.
  • Use the right oil. You can improve your car's gas mileage by 1 percent to 2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil.

And most important of all……

  • Always check for potential problems before they happen.
Welcome to Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center, a leading destination for drivers seeking auto repair in Wisconsin.  As a premier location for name brand tires, wheels, auto repair and brake services for customers near Marshfield, our utmost priority is to serve WI auto service consumers with the best service possible.
 
Here at our Marshfield tire center, we employ a well-trained staff that specializes in tire sale and installation in cars, trucks and SUVs. Combine our wide range of services with our top-notch customer care, and you've found a one-stop shop for all your future tire, wheel, brake and auto repair needs.
 

A family-owned business since 1964, the Wheeler family takes great pride in offering a well-stocked inventory and quality vehicles that you'll find at the large dealerships. Meanwhile, the automotive family is also proud of its ability to establish and maintain close-knit relationship with its customer base. We enjoy and appreciate getting to know our customers—and we think you'll feel the same!

With Wheelers Auto Repair and Service Center's state-of-the-art facilities, high-end equipment and trained service technicians, our service center is dedicated to giving you quick, convenient and reliable WI auto service.  We're dedicated to getting you back on the road fast! 

 

Besides just tire replacements and repairs, we also offer custom wheels and rims to give your vehicle that extra flair that represents you! Searching for a comprehensive spot for car repairs and services? Let Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center serve as your one-stop shop! We offer an extensive menu of under-car services, whether it's routine maintenance like an oil change and alignment, or a benchmark repair like brake replacement and transmission fluid flush for customers from Unity WI, Vesper WI, Spencer WI, Stratford WI, Neillsville WI, and Mosinee WI.
 
If you're in need of tires, wheels or auto repair in WI, visit our Marshfield Tire Center for thorough and reliable service. Contact Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center at 715-387-3600. Or, stop in to our leading tire and auto repair center at 11 West McMillan Street in Marshfield, WI 54449 for personalized service.