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1606 E 20th Street
Farmington, NM 87401

(505) 436-2686

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We offer a variety of Automotive Services at American Car & Truck Care.  Click here to see our entire Automotive Service Catalog.

American Care & Truck Care has a variety of car services; specializing in breaks, alignments, tires, oil changes & air conditioning

The amount of tires that we have at American Car & Truck Care will amaze all customers.  Click here to find your next tire.

Check out our selection of tires at our location in Farmington, New Mexico

Automotive Q&A

Constant Velocity Joint Replacement

Constant Velocity Joint Replacement

Question: When do you need to replace a constant velocity joint?

Answer: CV joints last from 70,000 to 130,000 miles, and over, but technicians recommend that they be inspected periodically. Your CV joint is composed of six steel balls that roll along grooves in a rotating ball-and-socket joint plus a steel cage, which holds the balls in place and moves as the balls roll along the grooves. So, as you can see, there are many moving parts in a CV joint. This is why a rubber boot is required to cover the joint and keep the joint’s grease clean. Over time, these boots can wear and crack. If the boot does crack, the CV joint will be exposed to wet roads and other debris. The joint will also lose its lubricating grease, which will further damage the joint’s moving parts. CV joint boots are visible under your vehicle and are easy to inspect. If they look worn or torn in any way have them replaced, and this can extend the life of your CV joint. You can also watch for any noises or vibrations coming from your front suspension or a loss of acceleration when you are turning. If you experience either of these two things, you may have a problem with your CV joint, and you should have it inspected and replaced if necessary.

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American Car & Truck Care

American Car & Truck Care is a pillar in the Farmington, NM community. American Car & Truck Care is a leader in offering name brand tires, wheels, auto repair and brake services for customers located in and around the Farmington, New Mexico area. Our goal is to focus on customer service. It is the foundation of our business. American Car & Truck Care employs a well-trained staff specializing in the sale and installation of passenger car, performance and light truck or SUV tires. Custom wheels are available at American Car & Truck Care. Special wheels compliment any tire or customer vehicle. Complete under-car services, such as oil changes, brakes, shocks, struts, alignment, and transmission fluid flush for both foreign and domestic vehicles are readily available at competitive prices. Take this opportunity to browse American Car & Truck Care website or call our tire and auto repair store for personalized service.

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Phone: 505-436-2686
Fax: 505-564-8444
Address: 1606 E 20th Street
Farmington, NM 87401

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