- August 28, 2016
- By Texas Express
- In Maintenance
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When driving a car every day, it’s easy to think about maintenance when something goes wrong. Things like strange noises, slow acceleration or stubbornness about starting are obvious signs that something on the car needs attention. Sometimes the car itself will tell you by indicators such as the check engine light or brake warning light.
Have you noticed a foul odor coming from your air conditioning vents, or a decrease in your fuel efficiency? It may be time to clean out your car’s air conditioner. Cleaning out dust and debris from your air conditioner actually helps it to function more smoothly, in turn, helping your vehicle use gas more efficiently.
Your car is your ticket to work every day, as well as vacations and other excursions. Having a car is a big responsibility. You know that there are many routine maintenance items that must be done in order to keep it in running condition. However, down through the years, there have been many myths created
The relationship between a car and its primary driver is a complex association. While some car and truck owners love their vehicles, other owners feel the opposite. Most people remember their first car and their favorite car and would love to have a garage big enough for all the cars they have owned in a
It’s incredible how the majority of people will commit time to going to the gym 3 times a week, yet take months before replacing their cars’ oil filters or air filters. While you don’t need to follow any definite rules pertaining to how often you must change your filters, it’s imperative that you do it
Prepare Your Car For Heavy Rain By Getting Your Windshield Wipers Replaced Many parts of the country have been getting more rain than usual because of El Nino. Heavy thunderstorms also come along with El Nino. Driving in a storm is dangerous because it reduces your visibility. That is why it is important to make sure
Car maintenance isn’t intuitive–many people find it to be a headache to troubleshoot why their car is not performing properly. In this article we discuss some basic tips and tricks to help ensure your car runs smoothly and efficiently. Minor Tasks Before Filling Up Your Tank A quick assessment of the car while filling up
Oh boy, here you go again. The little light is flashing on your dashboard alerting you that the inevitable has come. It’s time for an oil change, one of the most dreaded (and avoided) chores required for the maintenance of your car. So now you go call your local mechanic, set up an appointment and
Now that we’ve made it through the winter, and spring is quickly passing by, it’s time to relax and enjoy the looming Texas summer, right? Well yes, right after all the summer maintenance and preparations are finished so your trusty chariot runs smoothly during the inevitable heatwaves. So make sure that checklist is marked off
“Change the oil in the car every 3000 miles” is the advice every driver gets pretty much from the second they first slide behind the wheel. Nowadays, the frequency might range between 3000 and 5000 depending on the type of car you drive and the type of oil you use, but even so, regular oil