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A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
Posted Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape.
Read moreAutomotive Tips from Trevino's Auto Mart: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023
There are several important factors that go into how often MCALLEN drivers 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 TX freeway driving or lots of wet weather - your blades get a work out and start to wear.
Read moreGetting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)
Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't... until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road.
Read moreHow to Get Better Gas Mileage in MCALLEN
Posted Friday, March 10, 2023
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in MCALLEN can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a new computer at our nearest MCALLEN computer store. But computer experts know that there are things you can do to delay the need for a new computer purchase. You can run utilities that clean off temporary files and clean your memory registry. You can optimize your hard drive and a number of other things.
Read moreA Stitch In Time Saves Nine - Oil Change Tip
Posted Thursday, March 9, 2023
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.
Read moreWhen Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
Posted Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing MCALLEN drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers in MCALLEN to remember their suspension system in their schedule of preventive maintenance. Springs do most of the work of the suspension system. The most common types of springs are coil and leaf, but air springs and torsion bars are becoming more common. The body of the vehicle is "suspended" by the springs.
Read moreHow Do I Check My Cars On Board Diagnostics?
Posted Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around MCALLEN, TX, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnostic scans by a trained technician in MCALLEN.
Read moreImprove Your Night Vision When Driving Used Cars in MCALLEN
Posted Monday, August 9, 2021
Night driving a used car in MCALLEN is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.
Read moreFilter Air Inside Your Car's Cabin in MCALLEN
Posted Monday, July 19, 2021
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine - so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?
Read moreHow should I place new tires on my car? - Trevino's Auto Mart
Posted Friday, June 11, 2021
When MCALLEN drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.
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