WarrantyGrease 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 Ask Dave's Kyle Auto & Diesel Repair About the Importance of Service IntervalsToday in our Dave's Kyle Auto & Diesel Repair blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the l... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 16, 2026 Distributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementIf your vehicle is newer than the mid 2000s, it likely doesnt have a once-popular ignition system which uses a distributor cap and rotor. But if your vehicle is old enough to have them, its important to make sure they receive regular attention since theyre instrumental to your engine running smo... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 15, 2026 What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 14, 2026 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in KyleTheres not much Kyle drivers can do about the price of gas in TX, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop lights and p... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 13, 2026 A Sensor that Makes SenseTheres an electronic device in your vehicle you may not even know about: the oxygen sensor. Your vehicle probably has more than one of them, and these oxygen sensors help your vehicle burn fuel efficiently, reduce emissions and protect important parts in your engine. An oxygen sensor senses how... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 13, 2026 Don’t Skip Out on These! (Vehicle Maintenance Items You Should Never Postpone)Maybe that little sticker on your windshield is giving you the reminder that its time for your vehicle to have an oil change. Youve thought, Aw, I can skip this one and save myself a little money. When it comes to things you should never ignore on your vehicle, timely oil changes are number one... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 12, 2026 |
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