Category: Auto Care
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Ignition Coil: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Misfires
Ignition Coils: What They Do, How They Work, and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s ignition coils play a key role in keeping your engine running smoothly. Since they convert your battery’s low voltage into the high voltage needed to ignite the fuel, they are essential for proper combustion. But when an ignition coil…
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Shocks and Struts, The Best Maintenance Tips
Vehicle Shocks and Struts: Maintenance and When to Get Them Checked Your vehicle’s shocks and struts play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and stable ride here in Fort Worth. because it absorbs road impacts, keeping your tires in contact with the road. So when they wear out, your car’s handling, braking, and overall…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…