Winter may do more damage to your safety when driving than you have ever realized. This is because the cold weather can chip away at the effectiveness of your windshield wipers. The spring weather comes with a lot of rain, but you can be up a creek if you don’t have windshield wipers that work well.
Aside from checking the wipers, you should also look at defogging your windows before you ever get out on the road in the first place.
If you've ever felt left in the dark concerning oil changes, it is time to rejoice. We here at Goodson Acura of Dallas want you to be informed about the key differences between synthetic and conventional oil, and to know which is best for your vehicle's needs.
Synthetic oil is a type of oil specially formulated by scientists to accommodate vehicles and their needs. It is made to withstand extreme temperatures and offers optimal protection for engines.
Conventional oil is natural and drilled of the earth. It is used for
Also called performance tires, summer tires are the best for hot weather. These tires are made from soft rubber compounds and have larger tread blocks. These provide better handling for warmer roads. They provide better grip on wet and dry roads, while giving you the best cornering and braking features.
However, summer tires don't work well in colder climates with icy roads and snowy conditions. This is because they don't have the right tread and typically crack in frigid conditions.
The timing belt in your vehicle is an essential part of that vehicle that makes it possible to drive. Without the timing belt, you would be in a position where you simply cannot drive the vehicle nor get anywhere.
What the timing belt does is synchronize the movements of the crankshaft and the camshaft so that valves may move on the vehicle in the exact timing and motion that they are supposed to. Anything short of that and you risk the vehicle stalling out entirely.
Responsible vehicle owners know that they must replace timing belts approximately every 100,000 miles…
Here at our dealership, we believe that it's important that you understand your engine's cooling system and the radiator. Read on to learn more about how it all works and how to keep it properly maintained.
If you've noticed that your engine is running hotter than normal or if you have found puddles of coolant beneath your vehicle, you need to have your vehicle looked at. Without a properly working cooling system, the heat that your vehicle produces is more than enough to cause a blown head gasket and warped aluminum heads among other things. To prevent…
Your windshield is a crucial component of your vehicle, offering the best view of the road ahead. Since your windshield is made from glass, though, it has the potential to be cracked by flying rocks or other debris. Left untreated, these small nicks and cracks can lead to major cracks in your windshield that require replacement. If you have a small crack in your windshield, here is what we at Goodson Acura of Dallas recommend.
Repairing your windshield involves injecting a high-strength resin compound into the crack.
The computer in your vehicle is an essential component for its proper operation. This means that it can sometimes impact your fuel efficiency as well. If you notice a decrease in fuel mileage, then consider letting someone at Goodson Acura of Dallas check your computer to see if there is an issue that needs to be repaired or if it needs to be reset.
Keep your fuel injectors as clean as possible. This will allow the fuel in your vehicle to reach the points where it's needed in an efficient manner without blockages.
If you've ever walked down the car wash aisle at your favorite store, you've probably noticed the immense amount of options that are available to clean your vehicle. These supplies, in fact, are not just for looks, as regularly washing your vehicle is an important part of good vehicle maintenance.
One reason that car washing is important is that it helps to protect your vehicle's paint. By removing bird droppings, sap, and other environmental contaminants that fall in Dallas, you help protect your vehicle's clear coat, which protects the overall integrity and beauty of the paint…
The price of synthetic oil is more than conventional oil. Is the added price worth it? With synthetic oil, you do gain something more than would be the case with the conventional version. Chemical components put inside synthetic oil support its ability to work a little harder inside the engine.
Synthetic oil doesn't evaporate as quickly and maintains decent viscosity levels. And synthetic oil delivers these and other benefits even during high-intensity driving. People who put lots of miles on their vehicles and deal with less-than-desirable driving conditions need help
