Three Common Tire Troubles

Tires can often be the window into the soul of your vehicle’s front-end suspension. When it comes to preventative maintenance for your tires, it is important to pay attention to the signals your tires may be sending to you about the wear and tear to your car’s front end and undercarriage. There are different problems that can arise from worn front-end suspension parts, and the different types of wear and tear shown by your tires can give some important clues regarding the suspension components that may be in need of attention. Fast Wearing Tires As Houston commuters add miles to their car

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How important is your vehicle manual?

Wouldn’t you read the user manual if you bought any new gadget or piece of machinery? The same goes for your car. Your vehicle is something you are using day in and day out and the manual will tell all you need to know about your vehicle. May it be warning indicators which will alert you as to something going wrong inside your car to troubleshooting those problems—your manual will guide you to it. One of the most important things your vehicle manual will tell you is the preventive maintenance schedule and recommended oil change and air filter change schedule. Following this regime will m

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Good Service takes Time

Slow and steady always gets the work done right! As in everything else, this applies even for automobile repairs. Professional technicians and mechanics do not believe it giving band-aid solutions to your car problems instead, they believe in doing things right to give your long-term answers so that your car will go a long way. The reason why repairs sometimes take longer than you expected is because you might have taken your car in for one problem, but your mechanic’s trained eye might also identify other issues which need to be addresses simultaneously. The ASE certified team at Missi

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Body work for your Car at Mission Car Care

Even the slightest dent can mar the look of your prized car. Instead of wincing at those scratches, scuffs and dents to your vehicle, or putting off a paint job because you fear you can’t afford it, just drive into Mission Car Care, Katy, Txfor full body repair service. Even minor accidents can cause a lot of damage to the exterior of the car and should only be handled by professional service and repair stations. Thefully equipped workshop and ASE experienced team of qualified mechanics at Mission Car Care can handle all kinds of car and van body repair work with the highest quality pro

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A Cabin Air Filter Check this Fallat Mission Car Care

Fall is here and it’s time for those dried up leaves in the colours of the sunset to create a carpet on the sidewalks and roads. It is also the right time to get your cabin air filter checked and replaced. What does the cabin air filter do? The cabin air filter helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust, leaves, bugs and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicle’s air conditioning and heating and ventilation systems. Premium filters are made up of a multi-layer design that traps airborne contaminants so that you do not inhale them. The first layer traps larger, coarse particles. The mid

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Are you a Safe Driver?

Rash driving is not simply hazardous to you and others on the road but speeding, rapid acceleration and breaking violently wastes gas and lowers your gas mileage. Here is a step-by-step checklist of things you should reflect upon to judge if you are a safe driver: 1. Adjusting the seat for effective control and adjusting all three mirrors for being alert of your surroundings at all times. 2. Wearing your seatbelt. 3. Indicating properly and well in time on curbs, while changing lanes and on roundabouts. 4. Looking in the rearview mirror when braking. 5. Slowing do

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Servicing the Serpentine Belt

It might just look like an innocuous, long winding belt but it is responsible for transporting power to the vital automotive components of your car.It is the serpentine belt, which drives the accessories including power steering pump, alternator, air conditioning compressor and water pump in your car. Without a properly functioning serpentine belt, your car can end up with a dead battery, and may even over heat. And knowing the Texan heat, the AC is something we surely can’t do without! When you drive your car into Clay Road at Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx, for an oil change, our team will

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What kind of Spark Plugs Does Your Car Need?

Small yet significant, spark plugs are the insulated plugs that are screwed into an internal combustion engine's cylinder head to deliver the spark that ignites the mixture of air and fuel in the combustion chamber. They also transfer heat away from the combustion chamber. How Spark Plugs Work: The spark plugs are found at the top of the cylinder head. The piston first travels down the cylinder, draws up the mixture of fuel and air and runs back up toward the spark plug, compressing the mixture. Right at the top, the spark plug sparks and ignites the mixture. The piston is forced back

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What to do after a Car Accident

Every driver shudders at the thought of an automobile accident. The fear of the car accident being fatal or crippling tops the list. However, even if you have been fortunate enough to have escaped the episode without many bruises, there is the cost of having your damaged car repaired as well as the inconvenience of not having a set of wheels at your disposal for your everyday needs. The one bright spot in cars these days is that because they are built better and are safer than in the days of yore, fatal car crashes have reduced. But all said and done, even if you are the most cautious driver

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Benefits to Washing your Car Regularly

You must have seen car lovers washing their car as the dawn breaks or after sundown. If you think they are crazy, think again! This relatively cooler time is best suited to washing your car. Washing your car in the blazing sun can cause some surfaces to dry faster than you may want them to, leaving residue and unwanted streaks. Contaminants Around Us: Keeping your car clean by spraying it with water and scrubbing the glass, trim, paint and wheels wipes away the emissions in the environment which stick to the car and are transformed into nitric or sulfuric acid clean. These can gnaw away at yo

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Planning Not to Use your Car for a While?

If you are planning to leave your car unused for a few weeks, here are a few things you should  probably do before you let your vehicle simple sit away, uncared for. Spruce it Up: The most vital thing to do is remove all the dirt, grime and grease off the car and its nooks and crevices, especially the undercarriage. Accumulation of such elements over time can lead to corrosion and damage. You should even make sure the tires are at the right pressure to prevent flat spots from the weight of the vehicle. Cover it Up: If you have a garage or storage facility, then that’s ideal for stori

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Keeping your Car’s Electrical System in Prime Condition

Your car’s electrical system deserves a check every time you drive into Mission Car Care on Clay Road in Katy, Tx. The electrical system consists of the battery, starter and alternator. Until your vehicle starts, your battery is providing the car’s entire electrical current including current to the ignition and fuel systems. That is the reason we make sure you are never left with a weak battery. Tell our team if your check engine light comes on or you have trouble cranking your engine; your battery fluid level is low or leaking or the battery seems bloated. These are signs that your battery

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Why your Car needs a Good Car Battery?

A weak battery will not give your car’s starter the amps for the engine to start nor will it be able to provide car’s electronic components need to operate effectively. A battery not only cranks the engine but also provides power for lights and accessories when the car is not running, and goes onto stabilize voltage within the vehicles electrical system. Moreover, it moves in to provide power when the demands of the vehicle's electrical system temporarily exceed the output of the alternator. the steady voltage your The expert team of ASE certified mechanics at Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx m

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Signs that Your Car needs Brake Service

Brakes are to your car what an anchor is to ships. It gives the driver complete control of his vehicle and when you are out driving on highways, congested roads or assorted terrains, it’s vital to be in control. When you drive your car into Mission Car Care at Clay Road, Katy, Tx for brake service, our expert team of ASE certified mechanics will check the brake pedal, hydraulic brake fluid, brake master cylinder, power brake booster, drum brakes, disc brakes and electronic anti-lock brake sensors.  We like to share our indepth knowledge of brakes with our clients so we always

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Why we only hire ASE Certified Mechanics!

Gone are the days where tinkering with your car could fix automobile problems. Today’s cars are complex, state-of-the-art machines armed with technology which need the attention of only qualified and certified technicians. This is the reason you should always take your car into a station or automobile service and repair provider with ASE certified mechanics for your auto repair and maintenance work. Who is an ASE Certified Mechanic? To be an ASE certified mechanic, one has to enrol in a program at The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, pass an examination, have two years

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Manual or Automatic Transmission? Which do you Prefer?

The argument has raged on forever! What’s better—a manual stick shift transmission or an automatic one? Well, the answer lies in what you want out of your vehicle. Here are a few benefits which a manual transmission will bring you: More Speed: If you drive for the speed and want the most power from your engine, going with a manual transmission is the smart move. The acceleration offered from a vehicle when equipped with a manual transmission is usually superior for a number of reasons; most importantly because of gear ratios and the availability for more precise shifting. More Fuel Economy:

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How to Use your Car AC in Summer

The Air Conditioning system of your car is one of the things which will give you respite from the sweltering Texan summer. Switching on the car AC as soon as you sit in the car is a reflex action but there are a few tips as to how to use your car air conditioning wisely so that it can function longer and better. 1. Let the Windows Down: The first step is to let the windows down when you start the car and drive around. This will let the hot air out along with cleansing the musty scent inside the car and let the fresh air in. 2. Start the AC in Low: It is temptation to start the AC at the Max

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Engine Problems in Summer

The searing summer heat is on and this kind of extreme weather can be trying for your car leading to a hot engine. It is very common for your car to bother you with problems restarting if you have just turned off the car engine in summers. The best thing to do is be patient and wait for a few minutes until trying to start it againWhen your car engine is too hot, fuel cannot circulate well, due to the way vapour obstructs it workings and therefore the engine just will not start, as it should. How to Cool down your Car this Summer?:  Top up the Coolant and Check the fluids: Low coolant is

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Why is an Oil Change so Important for Your Car

If you’ve run your car too long without an oil change then you are sure to find black gooey sludge at the bottom of your engine and burned engine oil on all your engine parts. What Exactly does Oil do for your Automobile? • The oil keeps the metal parts from touching and prevents excessive friction due to its anti-friction additives. • It lubricates the various parts of the car. • It carries away the heat produced by the moving parts of your car. • The detergent in engine oil keeps dirt suspended so it can move the dirt to the oil filter. • Oil contains anti-corrosion additives that prevent

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What to Expect in a Car Tune-up at Mission Car Care

Generally the phrase "Tune-up" means "general adjustment to insure operation at peak efficiency" and that’s exactly your car will do when you drive it to Mission Car Care on Clay Road, Katy, Tx. Think of a tune up as a yearly physical for your vehicle! The term tune-up was coined when early car's magneto ignition systems were very simple with one ignition coil for each spark plug. Each coil required adjustment to provide the same spark intensity for better idle and acceleration. As these coils worked, they made a buzzing sound. When adjusted properly, they all buzzed in tune. This is how the

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3 Common Transmission Problems Solved at Mission Car Care

Mission Car Care always advises its customers to drive into Clay Road, Katy for good preventive maintenance procedures for the smooth running of your car’s transmission. This is because it is your car’s transmission--a complex mechanical system—which is responsible for controlling the application of power from the engine to the drive shaft. However, if you have neglected to follow scheduled maintenance then our ASE certified team of technicians also makes its clients aware of common transmission problems to look out for. Problems in mechanical systems manifest themselves with distinct sound

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Car AC Service to Kick Off Summer

The summer heat has begun to take its toll and taking a ride in your automobile with your windows down is no longer an option. Make sure you don’t switch on your car air conditioning this summer just to find out it gives you no cool air. Air Conditioning is good for your Car: Believe it or not, the ASE certified team of expert mechanics at Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx reveal that it’s not a good idea to let the AC system in your car stay unused for long periods. This is because the AC system has a gas (refrigerant) inside that helps circulate the oil, when the system in on, and helps

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Professional Computer Engine Diagnostics in Katy, Texas

Today the average modern car has over $6,000 worth of electronics. Automobile computers are responsible for the function of air conditioning, radios, air bags, alarm systems, anti-lock braking systems, traction control, ride control, cruise control, analog and digital gauges, fuel injectors, spark plugs, steering system, automatic transmissions, emission and engine controls. It is this onboard computer system which will sense if something is wrong with any one of your car systems. When the ‘check engine’ light blinks, it is time to drive into a professional automobile service and repair

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Maintaining a Smooth Suspension

Your car is not just driven on smoothly paved highways and roads; it calls to be driven on any terrain. The car wheel experiences a vertical acceleration as it passes over a bump or pothole because even the most paved roads can be irregular. The suspension system of a vehicle absorbs the energy of the vertically accelerated wheel, making sure that the frame and body of the car remains undisturbed. It is the smooth suspension system of your automobile which is responsible for keeping the car's wheels in firm contact with the road and providing a comfortable ride for the passengers no

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Knowing How to Change a Flat Tire

Being caught with a flat tire is the most annoying thing which can happen to you. May it be seeing a flat when you get out of the house ready to rush to work or for an errand or even worse, getting a flat tire on the road—it’s simply wretched! If you happen to have flat tire near an auto service station or fuel pump you can get your hands on a mechanic to give you a deft tire change. However, if lady luck is not on your side and you find yourself with a flat tire on a highway or far from a mechanic, then whether you like it or not, you’ll have to change the tire yourself. Keep a

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A Gear Box in Mint Condition

The importance of a gearbox: A gearbox is instrumental to a car as it is responsible for transmitting power from the prime cog, to other cogs of different sizes depending on the amount of power or torque needed. It is the gearbox which allows to increase the engine torque, to enable a free-wheel or neutral position and the ability to reverse. It does this along with acting as a gear oil container and a protective shield to the gears and lubricants from dust and other debris. The cars which drive into Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx include manual gearboxes or stick shifts as well as automatic

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Windshield Repair for your Safety at Mission Car Care

The windshield of your car is more than a barrier from climatic elements and bugs. Apart from providing better visibility it serves as a projectile shield to prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in case of impact and position the passenger-side airbag for the most effective protection. This is the reason why the proper bonding of the automobile’s windshield done by professional auto service providers like Mission Car Care is imperative for your safety. The ASE certified mechanics at Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx believe that a simple chip or crack in the windshield

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