American Tire and Service
4520 Arrowhead Ridge Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505.891.8951

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Simple Answers from American Tire and Service for Rio Rancho: High Mileage Vehicles

{{ image('MzQz') }} Question:What do I need to do for my high mileage vehicle?American Tire and Service Answer: Rio Rancho drivers ask this question at American Tire and Service a lot more these day...
Published on: Mar 01, 2026

Emergency Items for Your Vehicle

Emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So, you may always want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car and a travel kit tailor...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025

It's Your Turn (Using Turn Signals)

Distracted driving causes a lot of motor vehicle accidents.  Well, according to one study, twice as many are caused by people not using their turn signals.   Drivers have a lot of excu...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop.  If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025

Busted in Rio Rancho: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.  So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free? Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025

Tire Replacement For Drivers

New tire choices can be overwhelming for car owners.Let's suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather's good in Rio Rancho. When the Rio Rancho ...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025