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Archive for March 2024Getting New Tires in Houston?Posted March 31, 2024 10:42 AMThere are so many tire choices in the Houston area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Houston area folks so you want do it right. Westside Automotive Westside Automotive Automotive Tips: AlternatorPosted March 24, 2024 9:40 AMYour alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the power outlets. After your alternator makes enough electricity to do all that, it recharges your battery with what’s left over. Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Houston DriversPosted March 17, 2024 8:00 AMHouston residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors. Contact us for more tips to help you improve your performance and safety. Westside Automotive The Westside Automotive Guide to Vehicle DiagnosisPosted March 10, 2024 8:53 AMModern Houston vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)Posted March 3, 2024 12:14 PMThere's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the rotating power of the engine to turn a mechanical part. But engineers had an idea. Why not consolidate all those belts into one that ran a bunch of different parts simultaneously? Voila! The serpentine belt. It's found in the front or side of your engine unlike older belts which were often in a V shape, the serpentine belt has ribs on it which more effectively connect with the pulleys that power the other components. A serpentine belt may power the water pump, power steering pump, alternator, and the air conditioning: all from one crankshaft. Now, all that's fine when everything is working well and the belt is intact. But when a serpentine belt wears, gets loose, or breaks, it can affect many engine components at once. Not an ideal situation. If you hear squeals coming from the engine compartment, see a battery light, or the engine overheats, those could be signs that your serpentine belt needs replacing. The good news is that they usually last a long time, from 60,000-100,000 miles or 100,000-160,000 km. Still, they don't last forever, and your vehicle's manufacturer usually recommends replacing them when they've gone close to the expected maximum. It’s also recommended that you replace the pulleys and belt tensioner at the same time as they have the same service life. Regular maintenance and inspection of the serpentine belt is not only a good idea; it’s one of those things that you should not let "slip" by. Westside Automotive | ||
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War Clan, 05/16/2024
They are very professional. I was updated over the repairs on mechanical or maintenance issues found. In my case the alternator had to be replaced. I recommend you, more less to have an idea of your car issue so you can discuss with them over the repair and pricing.