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Having your vehicle’s cooling system inspected regularly can save you money. The cooling system is responsible for removing built-up heat. If the engine is allowed to get hot, parts will begin to break.

Pistons that become hot start to expand, and once they do, they can not fit in the cylinders. The pistons will rub and scrape the cylinders. Overheating damages both the pistons and cylinders. The radiator or heater hose can burst when a car overheats. This can be a dangerous condition. Scalding steam is created when this happens. 

It's never a good thing when the car doesn't start, but it can happen to anyone. Even strangers sometimes ask people they don't know for a jumpstart. If this should ever happen to you, it is best to be prepared and here's how Gillman Honda San Antonio says you can do that.

1. Carry jumper cables in your vehicle at all times.
2. Identify the positive end of jumper cables by looking for the color red.
3. Identify positive battery posts by looking for red, or the larger post is typically positive. 

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…

Windshield wiper fluid is beneficial when it comes to cleaning your windshield to ensure proper visibility on the road. Although some drivers in Selma may prefer using water to clean the windshield, windshield wiper fluid have the following advantages over using water in cleaning the windshield;
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We here at Gillman Honda San Antonio located here in Selma are here to tell you that getting your oil changed every 3,000 miles is a myth that has been passed around from father to son. It is the rule that virtually all drivers follow in order to maintain their vehicles properly. Many do not know that recent advancements in the oil and auto industry actually allows most newer cars to drive a greater distance between oil changes than ever before.

Where cars in the 1980s should only go up to 3,000 miles between oil changes a newer…

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.