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What is the difference between “Normal Service” and “Severe Service” and why does it matter. Many drivers in the City of Houston probably believe that we should be following a “Normal Service” maintenance schedule as opposed to a “Severe Service” maintenance...
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Fuel Injection Systems Many modern engine designs utilize what is called “Direct Injection.” This means that the fuel is introduced directly into the combustion chamber and not through the intake valve as was the norm for many years with the port injection...
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Other Maintenance Items Requiring Attention Regular engine and gear oil changes are not the only maintenance issues facing our customers. Tire Pressures and Tire Wear Tires are critical safety elements even in good weather, and the tire pressure and wear should be...
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Other Fluids – Why and When should we change it? Front and Rear differentials, transfer cases and transmissions – all full of gears and valve bodies – rely on good, clean fluid to keep these gears from chewing themselves to pieces. What Our Experience Has...
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Engine Oil – Why and When should we change it? Many European manufacturers define the engine oil change interval at 12K to 16K miles; but unless your vehicle is always operated under “perfect” conditions, you will need to change your engine oil much...
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Recommended Maintenance Your vehicle needs more maintenance than the car manufacturers recommend. As an independent repair shop specializing in Land Rover, Jaguar and MINI Cooper, we see a lot of vehicles with a wide variety of problems. The most expensive repairs...
