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Maintenance and Service Tips - Brakes Care

The brakes on your vehicle may not be at the forefront of things you think about every day, but they are essential to your safety. At DCH Honda of Temecula, our service center team recommends a periodic inspection of your brakes roughly every six thousand miles, around the same time that you get your tires rotated, and we can help make the entire process as simple and easy as possible.

 

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Brief Note on Car Wax

Whether you apply it yourself or you have the techs at our DCH Honda of Temecula service department apply it, car wax is a must. Why? What is car wax? Simply put, it's your car's first line of defense against the elements.

A Seal of Protection

Car wax forms a protective seal over your car's exterior paint job and clearcoat. It fills and smooths gaps in the clearcoat, restoring shine and shielding your car from further superficial damage. The potential damage comes from rainwater and road spray, often filled with corrosive pollutants.

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The Importance of Engine and Cabin Air Filters

Wherever a filter is found in your engine, its job is to remove contaminants and optimize performance. Air filters in your engine and cabin remove debris and purify the air you breathe as you’re driving.

In a gas engine, air is a requirement for the process of combustion. However, precision engine parts would struggle and quickly become damaged or worn if the air entering the system was filled with contaminants. Your engine air filter fits into the air intake and keeps a variety of particles from damaging parts.

 

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Replacing a Flat Tire with the Help of DCH Honda of Temecula

You probably learned how to replace a flat tire when you were younger. If it's been a few years since you learned and you're not familiar with the process, DCH Honda of Temecula would like to run through the steps that you take to replace a flat. You'll be back on the roads of Temecula in no time.

  • You want to make sure that your vehicle is safe while you're changing its tire, so park your vehicle away from traffic and on a flat surface.
  • Pop off the hub cap, and loosen all of the lug…
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Don't Find Yourself At Risk for a Tire Blowout

Have you checked your tires lately? Even a cursory look is better than nothing. After all, not caring for your tires can lead to increased blowout risks. The failure to replace a dry-rotted tire would be an egregious oversight. The same is true of ignoring "minor" sidewall cracks or slow leaks. Bulges and blisters on a tire shouldn't be overlooked, either.

Keep in mind, a blowout means you rapidly lose tire pressure after the tire outright explodes. If an old and worn tire hits a speed bump too fast, it could blowout. Imagine if the same thing happened on…

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How Can You Address a Roadside Emergency?

Getting a flat tire is never enjoyable. Suffering the problem on a lonely road late at night makes things worse. With the skill to change a tire and the ability to do so with little light, you navigate a tough situation. Accessing a spare phone to make up for the one that’s not getting any reception lends a gigantic assist.

Yes, the first step towards dealing with any emergency involves being proactive. Understand that any time you drive, an emergency could arise. So take steps to deal with potential breakdowns at night or incidents related to inclement weather.

 

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