Gillman Honda San Antonio Blog

A differential is a component in most modern vehicles, especially those with all-wheel drive and full-time four-wheel drive. The differential receives and splits the torque from the engine to the front and rear axles.

While older model vehicles operate without a differential, newer models benefit from the adaptability of this component. Due to the rate of rotation of the front and rear axles that can differ given the circumstance, a differential is necessary to distribute power equally. This results in a smooth turning experience while driving.

There is a lot of action going on under the hood of your car. Your engine is a carefully designed machine with parts that must move in perfect time with each other in order for the whole engine to function. The part that is responsible for keeping this rhythm just right is the timing belt.

The timing job is tasked with making sure the camshaft and crankshaft in your engine work together in a synchronized way. Should the timing belt fail at this task, the engine will cease to run. It is therefore vitally important that you take time to…

If you’ve ever had to slam on the brakes, you understand how important it is to have a working brake system. Most people don’t realize how many components are involved in braking. Regular brake inspections are crucial to making sure your brakes are working properly.

When you press the brake pedal, it causes the brakes to apply a force to the wheels, slowing down or stopping your vehicle. The brake system is made up of the brake line, brake fluid, calipers, rotors, and brake pads. These components can become worn and damaged over time, so proper maintenance is…

Here at Gillman Honda of San Antonio, we are looking forward to matching individuals and families with their dream vehicles throughout 2018. We also want to emphasize the importance of adhering to local laws and regulations that help to keep you and your loved ones continually safe while enjoying your new vehicle.

Move Over Laws were created to enable roadside workers such as law enforcement, emergency responders, construction crews, firefighters, and construction crews the ability to remain as safe as possible when responding to motor vehicle accidents, traffic violations...

The cold weather is quickly approaching and while it might be cold now, we all know how cold it is about to get in just a few short weeks. Not to mention, we will be adding snow and ice to the mix as well. We here at Gillman Honda San Antonio want you to be prepared and ready for the winter ahead. Let's talk a bit about routine seasonal maintenance.

It is the holiday season, and all you can think about is getting to your Aunt’s pumpkin pie and all her other fixings. You usually do not have to bring anything except your appetite. However, this year is a little different. You are required to cook a dish yourself. As tedious as this is, deep down you hope it can compare with your Aunt’s, so you prepare to cook and package it with care.

We, as humans, must have fluids in our bodies at all times to function. Vehicles are constantly in need of fluids to keep them functioning as normal. Let’s detail two of the most popular fluids that every modern vehicle needs to work as they’re supposed to. Transmission fluid helps switch gears, in both automatic and manual versions of vehicles. Without it, the gears in the aptly-named gearbox would quickly wear down, causing slips and potentially vehicular failure.