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Is it “Normal” or “Severe” Service?

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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...

Motorcars Ltd – Maintenance Series – Injection systems need maintenance too.

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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...

Motorcars Ltd – Maintenance Series – #3 Engine Oil

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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...

Motorcars Ltd. – BG Brake Service

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— BG Brake Fluid Service When service is required, our technicians, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, will quickly and effectively flush all oxidized and corrosive fluid from the entire braking system. This will be replaced by a specially formulated brake...

Vehicle Terms and Abbreviations

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We know that car repair can be confusing, especially for beginners. Fixing your own vehicle requires a familiarity with car terms and their abbreviations. So take a look at Motorcars LTD’s list of standard abbreviations for common vehicle terms. We’ve...

Common Cause of Transmission Problems: Old Transmission Fluid

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Transmissions perform under many adverse conditions and expose the transmission fluid to wide swings in temperature. Trasnmission fluid deteriorates over time. The Problem After 30,000 miles, Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATF) will begin to age and start to oxidize due...