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Owning a car is a great luxury but also comes with some important responsibilities. For example, if you own a vehicle, then it is vital to ensure that you have regular maintenance performed as needed. Otherwise, you may end up having to deal with more serious and expensive repairs and maintenance over time as a …
Read more »It’s not enough to add more water and anti-freeze to your radiator as the fluid evaporates off. Even draining and replacing your coolant regularly will only go so far in extending your car’s longevity, because only about half of the fluid drains out of the radiator. Your car’s cooling system should be flushed–cleaned by circulating …
Read more »If your car is in need of a service or repair, it is a wise decision to go to a shop with ASE Certified Technicians on staff. These quality mechanics are the best of the best. They ensure that the job gets done right the first time. To become qualified, a mechanic has to have …
Read more »You may feel like you know your car better than anyone else. After all you spend a lot of time in it. Like a good friend you know your car’s likes and dislikes how it will drive under certain conditions, what brand of gas to buy and so on. However there are times when that …
Read more »For many years, the tune up was the staple car of maintenance. However, modern car engines are vastly different than they were just 20 years ago. Car engines used to have many more parts that produced an arc. As the metal on these parts started to wear away, the performance of the car would start …
Read more »Tires are an integral part of your car. Realizing that your tire has a slow leak does not necessarily mean you need to buy a new tire. How do you know what the problem is? Here are few items to check: Valve Stems The valve stem is the black rubber thing that sticks out of …
Read more »Buying a “New-To-You” car is exciting. But before you get too emotionally attached, you should get a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic PRIOR to committing to the purchase. Why is this important? As-Is Condition When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle, chances are, you are receiving the car as-is. This means that the moment …
Read more »When you fuel up, the gas pump automatically shuts off once it fills your gas tank. At that point, should you stop or put another half a gallon in? Does it make a difference either way? Environmental Concerns In much older cars, gas caps used to have holes in them so that the vapors caused …
Read more »Floodwaters swamped the Cypress & Houston areas yesterday, turning neighborhood streets and busy main streets into rivers. What should you do in the event that your vehicle has been flooded? Should you call your insurance company? Is your car ruined? Where should you take it? If your car was flooded, here’s what you should do: …
Read more »Warmer weather, longer days, road trips; there are a lot of things that make summer, well, summer. Another, less amusing item that summer brings, is a steamy hot car interior. Not only does this create an uncomfortable climate, it can be hazardous to your health and cause damage to your vehicle’s surfaces. Here are a …
Read more »Living in the city is great. City life has unique perks like tasty local restaurants, nightlife, constant activities and community events, just to name a few. However, many cringe at the thought of driving in the city. City driving definitely has hazards different from any other driving environment. Check out our 5 ways to stay …
Read more »Buying a new(er) car is exciting! That new car smell, showing off to your friends, learning all the new technology that came with it, standing by the curb and admiring it; all things that come with that new purchase. Besides buffing out that dirt, what can you do to be a good car owner? Here …
Read more »Brake squealing is a very common problem car owners face. This can affect not only your car but also give you headaches when you drive. Most of the time brake squealing is caused by brake pad wear; however, there are several other reasons which might cause the problem. You should start by finding out what …
Read more »The Houston area experiences extreme temperatures. We are in a severe duty area which means manufacturers realize severe heat requires crucial maintenance. It is very important to make sure that your cars coolant level is correct. Checking the coolant level is very easy and it might make a big difference on your engines health and …
Read more »Everyone does it. The reasons are many: wanting to get into a cool car during summer, waiting on someone outside a home or store, sitting in a traffic jam, etc. However, with gas prices continuing to rise, your fuel economy has become increasingly important. Idling can use a quarter to a half gallon of fuel …
Read more »With record gas prices expected sooner rather than later, everyone is starting to dread pulling up to the gas station. As Americans drive more and more during the spring and summer months (exactly the time when gas prices normally peak for the year!) how can a car owner cope with these rising gas expenses without …
Read more »Louetta Automotive proudly offers BG fluids and products. BG creates top of the line automotive fluids and automotive maintenance service products. These include completely synthetic engine oils, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluids and grease and gear lube. Most automotive fluid companies make their products with crude oil base. BG Products, on the other …
Read more »There is a saying precaution is better than a good cure. The meaning is simple. Why wait till something goes wrong and scramble to fix it when you can simply avoid something going wrong to being with? This is a line of reasoning that is generally applied to your health. However, this same reasoning can …
Read more »Have you ever pressed your gas pedal and.nothing? You double check everything. Car is on? Check. Car in gear? Check. Emergency Brake off? Check. Still nothing. So you think about recent service you may have gotten. Oil, tires, even that new muffler. What could have been missing? Transmission Fluid Transmission fluid creates the pressure your …
Read more »We’ve all acknowledged the fact that gas prices are steep, and they probably wom’t come down any time soon. With that pinch on your wallet, especially when traveling longer distances, it may be tempting to drive a little bit longer prior to filling up. But driving on empty can have damaging effects on your vehicle: …
Read more »So you’ve bought a used car in the Houston TX area. How do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Houston area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you’ve sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you …
Read more »Cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. Oil Changes A number of new oil weights have been placed on the market in the last several years. Modern engines are built in much tighter tolerances and have very complicated …
Read more »Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it’s high time you get your air conditioner checked. It’s real easy to take your car’s air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean …
Read more »Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Houston area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don’t have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get anywhere! …
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