Gillman Honda San Antonio Blog

With winter almost upon us it is that time of year where it behooves us to have our cars maintenanced to make sure they are prepared for the upcoming months. Having all the fluids checked or changed, and having the brakes and tires replaced are all essential to keeping you safe out on the roads. It is easiest to get your vehicle checked at the beginning of each season, it is a good timetable of routine 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.

Maintaining tire pressure is important because it reduces the chances of punctures, increases ride comfort, and decreases the risk of abnormal tire wear. When you measure, your vehicles tire pressures you should do so before you begin driving for the day.

The Penny Test

Utilizing the penny test you can check your tire tread and make an informed decision about your tire health. To administer the test, you take a penny and turn it so Lincoln's head is upside down. Place the penny between the tread of your tire and if you can see the top of Lincoln's…

The parts department at Gillman Honda San Antonio sees plenty of people who prefer to do their service work themselves. And when we do, we recommend using genuine OEM Honda parts. The term OEM - or original equipment manufacturer - identifies parts that are the same as those that came with your car when it rolled off the line. These are the parts that Honda trusts in all their cars, and they come with a great number…