Houston Auto Repair

Have you noticed puddling of antifreeze or coolant in parking spaces, garage floors, or driveways after driving your car or truck? This is one sign of potential water pump failure. Leaking coolant is one of the primary signs of an issue with your water pump or cooling system. How Does a Water Pump Work? Today's vehicle manufacturers design water pumps with either an engine-driven pulley system or an electric pump. Water pumps that use engine-driven pulley systems that rely on a network of belts, bearings, and hoses to circulate water and coolant between the engine and built-in cooling systems. Electric water pumps derive their energy from the electrical system instead of relying on the pulley system to circulate coolant. Signs Your Water Pump is Failing or Needs Service #1. Smoking and Overheating - if you see or smell smoke and your car or truck overheating, this is a clear sign there is an issue with your cooling system or water pump. Water temperature gauges will spill over ... read more

As we go into this holiday weekend, there are some things that you should anticipate when it comes to road travel. Many Americans will be taking road trips, meaning there will be an increase in traffic jams and accidents.  While the crowds are inevitable, there are certain safety precautions that you can take to stay out of breakdowns. Consider these driving tips below: Hit the road at the right time - According to Fox Business, 34 million Americans are expected to hit the road this holiday weekend. The best times to travel are before 7 AM and after 9 PM on Friday and before 10 AM on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Don't speed - While this is a no-brainer, you need to watch your speed limit throughout your travels. Not only will there be a ton of cops giving out tickets, but keeping a slower speed will allow you to save some gas money too. For your overall safety, just don't speed. Wear your seatbelt - It's the law, but it is vital for you to stay buckled up througho ... read more

  Leaks can occur at any time in your vehicle but how do you identify a leak and whether or not it is a serious issue? Oil Leak An oil leak will present itself as a black puddle. Leaks most often come from the oil pan or a number of gaskets in the engine. An oil leak will result in low oil levels, and low oil levels will result in engine damage so it is very important to get this rectified as soon as possible. Transmission Fluid Leak Red liquid coming from the front or middle of your vehicle is a sign of transmission fluid leakage. You can check your levels yourself using the dipstick to be sure. It can sometimes happen from a cracked fuel line or broken seal. Do not drive it, instead, you should have it towed to your local auto repair shop for inspection and repair. Coolant Leak Coolant leakage is bright green, orange or pink and has a very sweet smell. It is a symptom of a crack in your car's cooling system. Low coolant levels can ultimately do quite a lot of damage t ... read more

Your brakes are the most important safety components for your vehicle. You would not be able to slow down or come to a full stop without them. For something necessary to secure your safety, you should not let your brake components and fluid go bad. If you know a thing or two about cars, you'll know that air and moisture are the biggest threats to your brake health. If it contaminates your fluid, it'll reduce your braking capabilities and present other hazards. Below are the signs that indicate you have air in your brake lines: Spongy or mushy brake pedals  Ineffective braking/Lagging braking response Loose brake pedal Driving with air in your brake lines is very dangerous, which is why you must visit a trusted auto repair shop to have them fixed promptly.    Fortunately, engineers have made the brake system very securely enclosed. However, leaks can still occur from natural wear and tear. To stop the problem, a professional mechanic has to bleed your brakes ... read more

From Residue to Running Like NewHow a Fuel System Cleaning Can Restore Your Engine Whether you put too much food down the garbage disposal (we prefer composting), too many leaves fall into the gutters or grandma's famous tuna casserole left your oven covered in an unknown greasy substance, things stop performing at their optimal level unless they're cleaned. The same is true for your car's engine. Residue gets left behind in your engine every time you turn off your car. Any time an engine shuts down, it goes through a 'hot soak'. A hot soak is when your engine is still producing heat and there is no air flowing through it to cool it down. During the 'hot soak' period, fuel residues become thin deposits called gum and varnish. with time, these this residues accumulate and bake into rock-hard carbon deposits, which can be very difficult to remove. The hard car ... read more