September 2026When Are Your Tires Worn Out?Hey Kyle area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our TX streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Kyle area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is the ... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 27, 2026 Strutting Your Stuff (Shocks and Struts)Ever wonder how your vehicle is able to move over bumps, potholes and other irregularities in the road and you hardly feel a vibration in the cabin? Its your shocks and struts doing the hard work along with the rest of your suspension and tires. They keep the ride smooth and are important for yo... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 21, 2026 Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 20, 2026 Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 20, 2026 Power Steering Pump ReplacementWhen youre driving and you hear a squeal or groan when you turn, it may be a sign your power steering pump is on its last legs. The same is true if you feel your steering is slipping or doesnt respond to your hands like it used to. Precise, responsive steering is, of course, important when it ... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 19, 2026 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine'... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 18, 2026 Grease is the WordIf you have a rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle, it has a driveshaft. Its the metal tube that transmits mechanical power from the transmission to the differential and, ultimately, to your wheels. Because it does a lot of turning in its lifetime, it is lubricated so that power can ... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 18, 2026 Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 17, 2026 A Stitch in Time at Dave's Kyle Auto & Diesel RepairYou probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehic... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 17, 2026 A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 16, 2026 |
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