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Are you hearing a dreaded squeak coming from your engine? Are you seeing new "mystery" drops of fluid on your driveway? That could spell trouble from one of the many belts and hoses throughout your vehicle. Although their synthetic materials are designed for extreme use, they do eventually wear.

Cars won't run without proper belts and hoses. For example, a single serpentine belt typically drives and powers several engine components. If that breaks from wear, your car will likely overheat, lose steering power, electrical power, and more. 

While you drive, your car breathes much the same as you do. Your engine pulls air through a filter under the hood, while newer vehicles also make use of an in-cabin filter to clean the interior air. Each filter ensures the delivery of clean air—to your engine and to you.

The air filter beneath your hood keeps the air entering your engine clean and free of anything that could damage its internal components. Dust and dirt particles can do a number on valves, pistons, and any other moving parts. 

You would like to do all that you can to keep your vehicle moving along the road in a way that is safe. The treads on your tires can affect how you drive and whether or not you become involved in accidents of any kind. When the treads on your tires are worn down, you might find your vehicle slipping when you try to speed up or slow down. The Jenkins Acura service team here in Ocala, FL can help.

When the treads on your vehicle are in poor shape, you may find that it takes you a long time…