thx2012, Author at Alamo Auto AC

- January 31, 2022
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Brakes
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Winter Road Ready
Texas has freezing weather and rain in the forecast, so you can expect ice on the roads. Without proper tires, and even with them, the best way to stay safe during these conditions would be to stay home. Sometimes driving on icy roads may be unavoidable. If staying home is not an option; here are

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- January 4, 2022
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Blog, Oils, Steering
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Beginners Guide to Fluid Exchange
Vehicles use fluids to keep all of the moving parts lubricated and at correct temperament by transmitting heat away from it. Because there are many different fluids going on your car, it is very easy for them to become contaminated. When these fluids come into contact with dirt and clunky particles they are no longer

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- December 28, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Blog, Diagnostics
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5 Reasons to Wax Your Car
Keeping your car clean is a lot of work! Every step seems tiresome and time consuming, and makes you wonder if it’s worth it. Getting to the waxing process is a journey, but getting through it is so gratifying! Without wax, you may find it more challenging to maintain a glowing exterior over your car’s

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- December 21, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Blog, Diagnostics, Engine
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Can I Drive with my Check Engine Light on?
Your check engine light is an alarm on your car; however, it isn’t specific. A check engine light may become lit due to simple maintenance issues. A check engine light may also become lit as a warning that your car is about to break down and leave you stranded on the side of the road.

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- December 20, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Blog
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Protecting your Battery
Everything is bigger in Texas; including the heat index. Anyone native to San Antonio knows that Texas heat is a different type of heat. Due to our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Texas’s heat index is skewed compared to outside temperatures. Despite the knowledge of our climate, many drivers don’t recognize that the intense

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- December 20, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Blog
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Signs of Transmission Trouble
A vehicle’s transmission is the missing link in the communication between the engine and the wheels. The transmission not only allows for movement of your vehicle it allows for speed guidance. The transmission ‘transmits’ (hence the namesake) the energy from the engine into the wheels at whatever interval you are trying to go. Transmissions also

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- December 10, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Blog
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When to Change Your Engine Air Filter
An air filter is a relatively inexpensive, but important, part of any vehicle. Engine air filters keep dust, particles, and contaminants out of the engine while it is sucking in air. This is because, as the engine runs, it sucks in air as needed. The reason process becomes is due to the fact that with

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- December 1, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Belts, Blog, Oils
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Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair
You don’t need to understand your vehicle’s engine to understand that you need to have it checked out. Your engine will usually start giving you signs that it may not be working perfectly, and listening to these signs could save you thousands in repair costs. It can be scary to hear the words ‘engine repair’;

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- September 12, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Blog, Diagnostics, Filters
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Tires
Tires embody the term “from the ground up”. They are one of the most important parts of your vehicle and their condition is vital to your safety. So how do you manage the upkeep on these integral parts of your favorite machine? Research! Let’s start with some interesting facts: 1. They make tires black Tires

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- September 6, 2021
- By Tiffany Porter
- In Belts, Blog, Oils
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Budget Friendly Wheel Services
Tires are one of the most important parts of any vehicle. Constant monitoring, maintenance and vigilance of tire conditions can save car owners thousands; however, understanding wheels may not be as easy as it seems. What are those markers? What is the recommended pressure? How do you compare brands? All of these questions are great;

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