It's a Tuesday morning in September. You're backing out of your driveway, heading down Hamilton Boulevard or across town on Gordon Drive, and that orange light flickers on. Your TPMS light. You're already running late. Before we get to the habits: this article won't tell you...
Fluids Are Easy to Forget Until Something Goes Wrong Most drivers check their tire pressure before a long trip and call it done. But fluids do just as much work on the highway, and old or low fluid is one of the most common reasons cars...
Towing Season Is Here and Your Tires Matter More Than You Think Every spring and summer, drivers around Sioux City and Norfolk hook up campers, boat trailers, and utility rigs and head out for the season. Most people check the hitch and the lights but skip...
When a Long Drive Feels Like Work Most people notice wheel alignment problems on the highway first. You set the cruise control, let your hands relax on the wheel, and the car slowly drifts to one side. You correct it. It drifts again. By the time...
If you own a car, you have questions about tires. Most people in Sioux City and Norfolk just want straight answers, not a sales pitch. At Square Tire, we hear the same tire FAQ on Hamilton Boulevard, Gordon Drive, and Pasewalk Ave every week. Let’s...
If you do most of your driving around town, tire rotation probably is not something you think about often. You might go from home to work, hit a store near Hamilton Boulevard, run across Gordon Drive, or cross Pasewalk Ave in Norfolk, and that is...
A proper winter oil change is more than just fresh oil in the pan. When it is below freezing in Sioux City or Norfolk, the wrong oil can make every cold start harder on your engine. If you have ever heard your car crank slow...
You are driving through Morningside or heading out on I-29 when you hear that awful hissing sound and feel the car pull to one side. A flat tire at the wrong time can wreck your day, especially in winter or when you have somewhere to...
Tires are not cheap, so it makes sense you want to get every mile you can out of them. The problem is, a lot of “advice” you hear in parking lots and break rooms is flat-out wrong. Square Tire hears the same myths every week,...
Winter is already in full swing in Sioux City. Temps are low, roads are slick, and your car works harder every day. You might wonder if it is too late to prep your vehicle. It is not. There are still smart changes you can make...