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Leaking Oil Isn’t Normal: When a Valve Cover Gasket Needs Replacing
Let’s say you discover a little oil leak in your vehicle and you think, “It’s small. It’s no big deal.” Remember that no oil leak is ever normal, and it might...
Published on: Jun 28, 2026
You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)
When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Here’s a quick list of what th...
Published on: Feb 22, 2026
Procrastination Prevention in Eagle Lake
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). An...
Published on: Oct 24, 2021
The Hughes Automotive Inc Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let...
Published on: May 03, 2020
Sniffing Out a Problem
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that nee...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally impo...
Published on: Aug 25, 2019
The Hughes Automotive Inc Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
The automotive professionals at Hughes Automotive Inc would like to give Eagle Lake drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are beco...
Published on: Oct 14, 2018
Hughes Automotive Inc Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Eagle La...
Published on: Feb 06, 2018