- December 10, 2015
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Texas Express Lube & Auto Auto Maintenance Videos: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
There are several vital factors that go into how often Kerrville motorists should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and road grime from Texas highway driving or lots of
- December 9, 2015
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Texas Express Lube & Auto Smart Car Care Videos: Battery Testing
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Kerrville auto owners and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible.
- November 25, 2015
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The Texas Express Lube & Auto Guide for Kerrville Drivers: Tire Replacement Overview
Tires are a costly purchase so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Kerrville motorists. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch of tire tread is
- November 19, 2015
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Automotive Tips from Texas Express Lube & Auto: Signs of An Alignment Problem
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Luling drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take
- November 17, 2015
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Texas Express Lube & Auto Vehicle Maintenance Tips and Videos: Serpentine Belt System Wear
The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide essential traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not completely recharge while you’re driving and you
- November 4, 2015
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Texas Express Lube & Auto News and Videos for Kerrville: Rotor Problems
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your automobile. Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less contact surface for the brake pads,
- October 30, 2015
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Texas Express Lube & Auto Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Brake Noise
Your brake pads are the critical parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your automobile. They eventually wear down. When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exposed and you’ll hear
- October 22, 2015
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Texas Express Lube & Auto Car Care News and Information: Making a Battery Last Longer
One thing all Kerrville auto owners can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Texas Express Lube & Auto can help maintain your battery. Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like
- October 16, 2015
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The Texas Express Lube & Auto Guide for Kerrville Drivers: Serpentine Belt Overview
Your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some autos it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. Some automobiles have two serpentine belts. The serpentine belt, the belt tensioner (which
- October 14, 2015
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Vehicle Maintenance Videos by Texas Express Lube & Auto: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Kerrville car owners need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensive
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