Maintenance

  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Hughes Automotive Inc
    Many Eagle Lake car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (...
    Published on: Oct 15, 2017
  • Let Hughes Automotive Inc Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Eagle Lake area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for n...
    Published on: Jan 23, 2018
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Eagle Lake man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road...
    Published on: Jan 13, 2019
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Feb 17, 2019
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Hughes Automotive Inc?
    Today's Hughes Automotive Inc article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Eagle Lake drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MN who think that severe ser...
    Published on: Apr 07, 2019
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Eagle Lake
      There's a segment of the Eagle Lake area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine manag...
    Published on: Apr 14, 2019
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Apr 28, 2019
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Oct 03, 2021
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Aug 20, 2023