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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…

For years now, the Honda Civic name has been synonymous with reliability, value, and fuel-efficiency. The new 2018 Honda Civic, now available at Gillman Honda San Antonio, definitely fulfills these expectations, and it also adds new dimensions of sophistication and style. Whether you’re looking for a dependable commuter sedan or coupe in San Antonio, TX or a great family vehicle, the 2018 Honda Civic is certain to fit the bill. 

The aggressive and sleek…