Services

Air Conditioning

Regular car air conditioning maintenance is important in reducing the risk of premature air compressor failure. We provide the most common service repairs for car air conditioning systems. Some of these include testing for refrigerant leaks and interior cabin temperature, restoration of proper system refrigerant and lubricant levels, and restoration of interior cooling ability. Read more »

Batteries

When your car won’t start, most of the time it is due to a problem with your battery. Our technicians can help to ensure that your car starts as expected. Every time. Read more »

Belts and Hoses

By spotting early signs of wear and tear, you can avoid unexpected breakdowns and engine damage. Coverage for a car service in Lincoln, NE includes a comprehensive visual inspection, replacement, and adjusted fit for all existing and installed belts and hoses. Read more »

Brake

The braking system is one of the most important parts of your vehicle. For safe stopping you should have your brakes inspected regularly. We have the equipment and trained technicians to maintain, repair, and inspect your brake system to keep you safe and help you avoid costly repairs in the future. Read more »

Check Engine Light

Engine diagnostic checks start by transmitting information from your vehicle’s computer into a diagnostic tool. The mechanic will then properly diagnose the source of your vehicle’s check engine light, supply a recommendation for repair, show you related symptoms and possible causes, and reset the check engine light. Read more »

Consumable Supplies

Installing tires, consumes other items. There is a bead lubricant that is designed to support the correct fitment of the tire and reduce the potential for damage to the tire and wheel in the fitment process. There are solvents and cleaners needed to remove coatings that the manufacturer places on the tires to protect them during shipping and storage. Often the wheel itself needs cleaning to remove dirt that may impact the balancing of the wheel and to make certain that the wheel’s mounting face that attaches to the vehicle is clear. There are lubricants and products used on the wheel nuts themselves. Read more »

Heating & Coolant Systems

With regular upkeep to your vehicle’s coolant system, your engine and radiator will be kept at a comfortable temperature. We will take a look at your heating and cooling systems to inspect radiator coolant levels, heating and cooling system controls, the blower, thermostat, compressor belt, and more. Read more »

Mufflers & Exhaust

Muffler upkeep and maintenance prevent harmful engine-exhaust gases from entering your vehicle, as well as reduce pollutants being released into the atmosphere. Most importantly, to the ones around you, it minimizes engine-exhaust noises. Read more »

Steering & Suspension

Transmission Flush & Vehicle Fluids

Oil Change & Lube Service

An oil change service is the simplest yet most important preventative maintenance service for your vehicle. Engine oil keeps all of the moving parts in the engine operating smoothly and cleanses the engine. The oil continuously circulates through the oil filter to keep the oil clean of debris that could harm the engine. Over a period of time the oil filter starts to lose its ability to clean and the oil becomes dirty and the lubrication qualities diminish. We recommend changing the oil as well as the oil filter every 3,000-5,000 miles. At Graham Tire, we are proud to offer Conventional, Synthetic Blend and Full Synthetic motor oils to meet your manufacturer recommendations. Read more »

Shocks and Struts

In addition to providing a comfortable ride, shocks and struts provide the critical function of keeping your wheels in proper contact with the road; vital to safe steering and braking. Read more »

Drivelines

The need for driveline car service in Lincoln, NE, is often due to worn-out and/or unlubricated universal joints. During your inspection, we will measure and refill the transmission fluid. Then, we will inspect the CV and universal joints for loss of lubricant, check for noises or vibration, and complete drive shaft repairs. Read more »

Tire Disposal

Tire disposal is a contentious environmental issue, if disposed of in normal land fill they tend to rise to the surface. If left unburied they become a home for vermin and insect pests. Most states and countries require that tires be disposed of by licensed scrap merchants. There are some ingenious methods of reducing tires to a more manageable state including shredding and freezing then smashing. Read more »

Tire Installation

New tire installations include removal of the wheels, an inspection of lug nuts and wheels, installation of new valve systems, mounting and sealing, and inflating and balancing each new tire. Read more »

Tire Mounting

Mounting and removing a tire from a wheel requires specialist equipment and knowledge. Tires have markings, generally referred to as the ‘GG ring’, and when installed this marking needs to be checked to make certain that the tire’s bead is seated correctly. Wheels are typically equipped with a rib that locks the tire’s bead in place, good fitment will ensure the best outcome in the event of rapid deflation and will ensure good wear and handling. Remember too that often tires are required to rotate in a set direction. Read more »

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Getting your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) checked includes checking your vehicle’s tire pressure, replacing any pressure sensors, and replacing the valve core, cap, nut, and o-ring before re-mounting tires. Read more »

Tire Repair

Properly inspecting tires and enlisting an expert is of the utmost importance for our tire repair and car service. This includes dismounting and inspection of the tire to determine the cause of the damage. We also perform repairs in accordance with industry standards, proper plugging and patching, and rebalancing of the tire and wheel assembly. Read more »

Tire Rotation

Did you know that rotating your tires every 3,000-6,000 miles will help eliminate premature wear and tear? Tire rotation is when the tires on your vehicle are moved from one side of the vehicle to the other, moving them from front to back, or a combination of both. All in all, our mechanics providing this car service in Lincoln, NE will remove your tires. Then, we will inspect the wear patterns, put the tires back on where they will wear most evenly, and reset the tire pressure monitors. Read more »

Tune-Up

Did you know that giving an engine a tune-up will give you better gas mileage? Depending on the age and model of your vehicle, our tune-up car service in Lincoln, NE includes a complete inspection of your engine. We also do the replacement of faulty or worn components, spark plugs, air filters, and fuel filters. Read more »

Vehicle Electrical Problems

To assess your vehicle’s electrical system, specialized diagnostic equipment is used to interpret your vehicle’s data and pinpoint the cause of any electronic problems. Read more »

Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is the position of the wheels relative to your car. When properly aligned, the wheels point in the right direction. Without proper alignment, the wheels resist your steering commands, as well as each other. Alignment also affects gas mileage and tire wear. If your tires are pointed in different directions, they fight against each other and can cause tread wear. Read more »

Wheel Balance

Wheel balance refers to the proper distribution of weight around a revolving tire and wheel assembly. Poor wheel balance can have a marked impact on both your car and your safety. Read more »