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At DCH Honda of Temecula, our associates value our consumers, which is why we share a goal to help them stay informed about their vehicles. Your vehicle has hundreds of gaskets that serve an important purpose. Gaskets bind at least two surfaces together to prevent fluids and gases from leaking. Most gaskets are made out of multi-level steel. There are many types of gaskets, such as head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, and bearing gaskets.

Although your vehicle's gaskets are long-lasting, they will eventually wear and will need to be changed. 

We have a goal at DCH Honda of Temecula to keep our consumers informed about ways to care for their vehicles. To keep the exterior clean, it is important to wash it on a regular basis.

How often should you wash your car? If the weather is typically mild, and you keep your vehicle in a garage most of the time, then washing your vehicle once per month will probably suffice. Those with long daily commutes may need to wash their vehicles weekly to remove bug splatter and other debris. Weekly washes may also be beneficial for those who live…

If your vehicle took some damage this past winter, now is the time to get your tube of touch up paint and fix it up. You don't want to leave a spot bare for too long. This can result in rust forming and spreading quickly. Here are some tips that will help you complete the touch up job like a pro:

Make sure that you save the container of touch up paint that you're using. If you need more, you'll be able to match it exactly. Try to apply the paint with a professional brush. Usually, touch…

When you are driving, you have a responsibility to look out for those around you. A vehicle is a powerful thing to control, and you must be wise in the way that you control yours. DCH Honda of Temecula wants you to be safe in all of the driving that you do, and we want you to look out for bicycles on the streets.

Paying attention when you are driving is vital, no matter what, and it is something that you must do if you want to avoid hitting into bicyclists. You must watch the road and pay attention at…

We want you to know all about vehicles and the best way of caring for them. One of the things that you have to learn about as a pet owner is the proper way of getting pet hair out of your vehicle and its seats. It is important for you to be able to get that hair out of the vehicle when cleaning it.

You can use a balloon to help you clear pet hair out of your vehicle. Blow the balloon up and then move it over those surfaces that are covered in pet hair. The static that comes…

Android devices have become incredibly popular in the past few years. It might not surprise you to learn that many modern vehicles offer Android Auto, which is a popular in-vehicle technology system for hands-free calls, music, directions, and other apps. Let your friends from DCH Honda of Temecula tell you all about it.

Tired of traditional GPS systems? Android Auto offers Google Maps so that you can always get from point A to point B with accurate directions. With Waze included, you will be able to listen to your favorite music wherever you go. 

You care about keeping your vehicle in good shape. If you have heard about people who had their vehicles damaged by rodents, you should figure out what you can do to keep rodents from messing with your vehicle. This is especially important if you know that there are rodents hanging out in the place where you store your vehicle.

You can wrap mesh around various parts of your vehicle to keep rodents from getting into those locations that would mess up your vehicle the most. You can keep rodents from getting to important parts of your vehicle by protecting those…

Every now and then, you are going to come across someone that has some damages in their windshield. These damages can happen at anytime. Therefore, you have to be ready to take care of your windshield. If you ignore the windshield damage, then you are going to come across other problems.

While the popular course of action is to remove the windshield, there are some cases where you do not have to replace the entire windshield. You instead have the option of repairing the windshield if there is just a small chip on the windshield. This can save you a…

There are many reasons that you might have to drive in the winter months, and there will be times where you will have to head out on the streets when conditions are less than perfect. It is important for you to know how to drive safely when the weather is bad.

You should know where you are going and how you are going to get there before you head off on a trip in the winter. You do not want to have to make any sudden turns that you were not expecting so you should study your travel plans before…

An advantage to understanding how various systems in your car work is to save you time and money on repairs. Temperature extremes of cold or heat can adversely affect the way your battery functions. Recognizing the symptoms can help you to avoid becoming stranded unexpectedly.

Your battery's ability to decreases by 20 to 50 percent in cold temperatures. Any battery that is beginning to age can fail to start at all after sitting in freezing temperatures overnight. Your motor's oil can also thicken in cold temperatures, making it more difficult for the battery to coax parts into functioning…