Meineke Car Care Centers

Dallas – Fort Worth – Austin

Category: ASE Certified

  • Regular Oil or Synthetic? The Very Best Option for You

    Regular Oil or Synthetic? The Very Best Option for You

    Regular Oil vs. Synthetic Oil: Which Is the Best Choice for Your Vehicle? Our Wimberley Texans are definitely a well oiled Volleyball machine this year. And our cars and trucks can be just as “well-oiled” when they have the right oil in them. So, when it’s time for an oil change, don’t wonder whether to…

  • Timing Belt: What You Need to Know to Keep it at its Best

    Timing Belt: What You Need to Know to Keep it at its Best

    The Importance of Your Car or Truck’s Timing Belt: How to Keep It Working and When to Replace It Life moves pretty fast here in Lewisville. And, planning to attend an upcoming event like the St. Paddy’s Texas Style celebration at Wayne Ferguson Plaza, may take a little planning to make sure the timing works.…

  • Bald Tire? What You Need to Know About Driving on Bald Tires

    Bald Tire? What You Need to Know About Driving on Bald Tires

    The Hazards of Driving on a Bald Tire: Why You Should Replace Worn-Out Tires Immediately Here in Arlington, things like potholes, inclement weather, and debris on our roadways make the tires on your car or truck more important than ever. Because your vehicle’s tires are one of the most important parts of your car or…

  • CV Boots: What is it and Why is It So Important for Your Car

    CV Boots: What is it and Why is It So Important for Your Car

    What Is Your Car’s CV Boots and Why Is It Important? Here in Houston, we’ve had some unusually warm weather. And, you may think it’s time to bring out your sandals and put away your boots. But when it comes to your car or truck, the importance of your boots are year-round…. CV boots, that…

  • Radiator Corrosion: The Best Way to Protect Your Radiator

    Radiator Corrosion: The Best Way to Protect Your Radiator

    The Hazards of Radiator Corrosion and How to Prevent It It’s early February here in Cedar Park. And this Saturday, it’s going to be 90 degrees. So, it’s important that your vehicle’s radiator is working its best. Because it’s is essential for keeping your engine at a safe operating temperature. However, corrosion can compromise its…

  • Oil Sludge: How to Protect Your Car or Truck

    Oil Sludge: How to Protect Your Car or Truck

    Why Your Vehicle’s Oil Gets Sludge and Debris in It – and How to Prevent It The oil in your car or truck’s engine is essential for keeping all moving parts lubricated and running smoothly. However, over time, this oil can accumulate sludge and debris. And this can lead to serious engine problems for our…

  • Your Car’s Brake Calipers: Everything You Need to Know

    Your Car’s Brake Calipers: Everything You Need to Know

    What Are Your Car’s Brake Calipers and How to Tell If They Need Replacing Picture this: you’re on your way to the Austin MLK Celebration at Huston-Tillotson University, when you notice your car is pulling to the side when you press on your brakes. And, you know it may be an issue with your braking…

  • Smoking Tires: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

    Smoking Tires: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

    Why Is Smoke Coming from Your Car or Truck Tires? What You Should Do Seeing smoke coming from your car or truck’s tires as you drive down Main Street of Downtown Garland is a serious issue that shouldn’t be ignored. Because it can indicate anything from a minor problem to a severe mechanical failure. So…

  • Wheel Bearings: What You Need to Know About their Roll

    Wheel Bearings: What You Need to Know About their Roll

    Understanding Your Car’s Wheel Bearings: Function, Importance, and Signs of Failure Imagine this: you’re on your way to Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Dallas when suddenly your car starts pulling to the left… especially when you use the brake. And you wonder: could it be my wheel bearings? Because, you know that when it comes…

  • The Role of Your Thermostat: How it Protects Your Engine

    The Role of Your Thermostat: How it Protects Your Engine

    Understanding Your Car’s Thermostat: Its Role and Signs of Failure Cold days, warm day; back and forth…. But, here in Fort Worth, we have strategies to deal with it, And so does your car or truck. Because you vehicle has a thermostat. And this small but crucial component of its cooling system, is key. Because,…