Your Best Choice For Auto Repair in Texas

Recent studies show that automobile maintenance neglect accounts for 5% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents.

Every 24 months or so, the cooling system should be properly cleansed out and refilled. Check the coolant's level, condition, and concentration. (It's typically advised to combine antifreeze and water at a 50/50 ratio.)

The radiator cap should never be taken off before the engine has completely cooled. A professional should inspect the tightness and condition of drive belts, clamps, and hoses.

If you frequently take short trips, travel long distances with a lot of luggage, or tow a trailer, you should change your oil and oil filter more frequently (every 3,000 miles), as directed in your owner's manual.

Other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) should be changed as needed or more frequently in dusty environments. Find a reputable shop to fix any engine drivability issues (hard stops, rough idling, stalling, lower power, etc.).

A dirty windshield wears out the eyes and might be dangerous. Purchase lots of windshield washer liquid and replace any worn blades.

Every 5,000 miles, have your tires rotated. Once a month, check the tire pressure; first, allow the tires to cool. Make sure your jack is in good working order and don't forget your spare tire.

Find out from your owner's manual what fuel octane level your car's engine requires, then purchase it.

Ensure that your tires are properly inflated. Your car will have a tougher time moving down the road if your tires are under-inflated, which means your engine will need to burn more fuel to maintain pace.

Reduce the workload. Before you head out on the road, remove any extra weight from the trunk or passenger area as heavier vehicles consume more petrol.

Don't overuse the A/C. The additional load the air conditioner places on the engine causes it to burn more fuel.

Keep the windows shut. Widely open windows can reduce fuel economy by up to 10%, especially when traveling at highway speeds when they increase aerodynamic drag.

Limit your idle time. Turn off the automobile if you think you'll be stopped for longer than a minute. Contrary to what many people think, starting the automobile again burns less fuel than letting it idle.

Be mindful of the posted speed limits. More fuel is consumed the faster you drive. For instance, driving at 65 mph as opposed to 55 mph results in a 20% increase in gasoline usage.

Apply the cruise control. On long highway drives, using cruise control can help you keep a consistent pace and, in most situations, lower your fuel usage.

Tune up your engine. Up to 30% less gasoline can be used when a fuel injector is blocked or fouled, for example.

Regularly check the engine's belts. Keep an eye out for gaps or missing pieces. Engine performance will be impacted by worn belts.

To keep rust, dirt, and other contaminants out of the gasoline system, get the fuel filter changed every 10,000 miles.

Each 15,000 to 18,000 miles, the transmission fluid and filter should be changed. This will safeguard the transmission/transaxle's well manufactured parts.

Regularly check the suspension system. The tires of the car will last longer as a result.