• Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)
    Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad.  In other words, when you brake, things are bad.  You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsati...
    Published on: Dec 01, 2024
  • The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)
    If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
    Published on: Nov 24, 2024
  • Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
    Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one w...
    Published on: Nov 17, 2024
  • U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)
    If your vehicle’s power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicle’s engine...
    Published on: Nov 10, 2024
  • Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
    It’s just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended.  When they’re not, that is calle...
    Published on: Nov 03, 2024
  • Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)
    You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things.  Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights.  After they've been exposed to ultravi...
    Published on: Oct 27, 2024
  • Bump in the Road (Alignment)
    There's something you can do that helps your tires last longer, wear more evenly and your vehicle handle better.  "Sign me up," you say! Wondering what that is? It's aligning your wheels, and it ...
    Published on: Oct 20, 2024
  • Timing is Everything (Timing Cover Replacement)
    There’s an important part in your vehicle that shields your timing belt, timing chain or cam belt from the debris and gunk that can be kicked up from the road.  It’s called the timing...
    Published on: Oct 13, 2024
  • Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
    If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that it’s your brakes.  Most newer vehicles ...
    Published on: Oct 06, 2024
  • How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
    Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
    Published on: Sep 29, 2024
  • No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
    If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you.  There is usuall...
    Published on: Sep 22, 2024
  • Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
    When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk.  But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've ...
    Published on: Sep 15, 2024
  • Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)
    You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time.  The reasons are simple.  That will allow y...
    Published on: Sep 08, 2024
  • Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)
    It’s important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right.  One is the brakes.  The other is the steering.  Nearly all vehicles on the road...
    Published on: Sep 01, 2024
  • Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)
    When you are pointing your vehicle straight down the street, it should go straight.  That’s pretty straightforward, right? Sometimes, though, you may notice you have to keep adjusting the s...
    Published on: Aug 25, 2024
  • Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
    If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be.  Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride.&...
    Published on: Aug 18, 2024
  • How Does Hughes Automotive Inc Know What to Recommend?
    When you drop your vehicle off at Hughes Automotive Inc in Eagle Lake, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Hughes Automotive Inc professionals have lists and proc...
    Published on: Aug 11, 2024
  • Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)
    What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels.  The differential is a gearbox that enables the d...
    Published on: Aug 04, 2024
  • Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)
    Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day.  And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum.  When it comes to...
    Published on: Jul 28, 2024
  • 3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)
    Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield.  Think of it.  Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility...
    Published on: Jul 21, 2024
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