Las Vegas Auto Repair

Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Two other states, including California, consider 1/32 to be the minimum and six states have no standards at all. Call us at Asian Imports Auto; (just call Southwest LV-702-258-9500; Summerlin-702-258-9394; Henderson-702-685-9500) to find out what your requirements are in the Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, area.Since 1968, U.S. law has required that a raised bar be molded across all tires. When tires are worn enough that this bar becomes visible, there's just 2/32 inch/1.6 mm of tread left. But does that older standard give Las Vegas and Henderson vehicles enough safety?Consider this: Consumer Reports recommends tire replacement when tread reaches 4/32 inch/3.2 mm ... read more

Most Las Vegas and Henderson residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Las Vegas and Henderson drivers – it also has a financial impact. With high Nevada gas prices, we've all heard about the importance of keeping proper tire pressure to save on gas. In addition, proper inflation promotes even tread wear so your tires last longer.  There's another danger with under-inflated tires for Las Vegas and Henderson residents. Low tire pressure puts added stress on the structure of the tire itself, causing it to break down prematurely. Also, under-inflated tires generate more heat which also reduces tire life. So get those slow leaks fixed quickly – don't just keep adding air every few days. You want to avoid tire damage. Las Vegas and Henderson residents should only hire qualified tire professionals to perfo ... read more

Las Vegas and Henderson residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the first method, fuel is injected into a port and allowed to mix with air—and before it is drawn into the cylinders. In the second method, fuel is injected directly into the cylinders and mixes with air after it enters the engine.Direct injection engines burn fuel more efficiently than conventional engines. Some models can deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines, the conventional version (a V6) delivers about 250 horsepower. The direct injection version delivers over 300 horsepower and gets about the same . The turbocharged version delivers 350 horsepower.Why the big difference in ... read more

The price of gas in Nevada has got people in Las Vegas and Henderson talking. It seems that Las Vegas and Henderson folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. First let's start with how we drive around Nevada. People in Las Vegas and Henderson may not realize that they can really save on gas by just changing a few driving habits. One of the biggest is jackrabbit starts - you know, flooring the gas as soon as the light turns green. That really wastes a lot of fuel. Building up your speed at a slower pace uses less fuel and is easier on your engine and drive train. And don't drive with one foot on the brake. That's also a drag on fuel economy, and it wears out your brakes faster, too. Another thing Las Vegas and Henderson drivers can do is drive more slowly - but o ... read more

A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine.  It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply fallen down in there. Even though it's the first time he'd seen dog food in an engine, he immediately knew what was going on.  Critters like mice or chipmunks had found the dog food somewhere nearby and had used the engine as a nice storage unit.  Mice, squirrels, chipmunks—you name it—like the heat of the engine.  And they'll use that to store up supplies of food for use in cold weather when outside food supplies are scarce.  The problem is they'll also chew on engine components while they're there. And they can do a lot of damage if they start gnawing on the wires.  Depending on how much of your electrical system needs to be replaced, repairs can mou ... read more

When accidents occur in Las Vegas, NV, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When NV police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses and cell phone directories, they waste precious time.In the unfortunate event that you are involved in an accident, you have people in the Las Vegas, NV, area who you'll want to be contacted to arrange help, give consent to treatment and inform Las Vegas paramedics of medical conditions, allergies or medications.A brilliantly simple solution is now spreading through Las Vegas and around the globe: ICE. ICE – standing for In Case of Emergency – is a way to identify emergency contacts in your cell phone directory.Simply put 'ICE' before a contact name in your cell phone, like 'ICE – Dad,' 'ICE – Nancy.' or 'ICE &nda ... read more

If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.Unless they drive a vintage car, Las Vegas and Henderson auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other parts of your fuel system.Your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Asian Imports Auto in Las Vegas and Henderson has the tools and chemicals to do the job right. Asian Imports Auto uses a process that gives your car a deep, professional fuel system cleaning. The particles, gum and varnish that build up in your fuel system are removed so that it can run cleanly and efficiently.After a professional fuel system cleaning atAsian Imports Auto, you'll notice more power, improved and reduced exhaust emissions. We strongly recommend you follow your fuel syste ... read more

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Las Vegas and Henderson drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Las Vegas and Henderson drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilometers around Las Vegas and Henderson?Are most of your trips less than 10 miles/16 kilometers in below-zero Nevada temps?Are most of your trips off-highway in Nevada?Do you drive often in dusty Las Vegas and Henderson areas?Do you regularly tow a trailer or carry heavy loads around Las Vegas and Henderson?Do you drive in very hot or very cold Nevada weather?Think about your typical week. Do you live by your nearest Las Vegas and Henderson on-ramp and enjoy a non-stop commute? Or, do you drive the neighborhood car pool in stop-and-go traffic on Las Vegas and Henderson surface streets? Let's suppose your ... read more

Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Asian Imports Auto for a check up.In today's Asian Imports Auto auto post,we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Las Vegas and Henderson residents need fuel to go, and the cleaner the fuel system, the more efficiently the fuel will burn. That means more power and better mileage .A clean fuel system saves money for Las Vegas and Henderson drivers at Nevada gas stations. We guess you could say it all starts and ends at the pump. One of the most important things Las Vegas and Henderson residents can do to keep their vehicle fuel system clean is to buy good quality gas. Major brands have detergents that keep gum and varnish from rapidly building up in the fuel system.So buying cheaper gas in Nevada can actually be more expensive for Las Vegas and Henderson drivers in the long run. Now, most cars on Nevada roads are more than five ... read more