Auto Care Blog by Experienced Mechanics IN LEWISVILLE
Keep up to date with trending car service options and best auto maintenance practices with the Lorentz Automotive auto care blogs. Each month, we will explore a topic related to the auto care industry, whether it be car AC repairs and their cost, wheel alignments and how to know when it is time for one, or what to do when your check engine light comes on (hint: call us!). Learn how to care for your vehicle and more with our auto care blog straight from the experienced mechanics at Lorentz Automotive.
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What Does the Color of My Exhaust Smoke Mean?
A vehicle that is experiencing internal problems may display various sorts of symptoms. Sometimes warning signs can come in different forms of noises, vibrations, smells, or even colorful exhaust smoke. Your emissions can be very telling on what's happening inside...
Is It Safe to Drive with an Oil Pressure Warning Light On?
To make this quick, the answer is: No, it's not safe to drive with the oil light on. In fact, it can be pretty hazardous. If the oil light is lit on your dash, you should take care of this problem as soon as you can. What Does The Oil Light Mean? It's important to...
Fundamental Car Maintenance for the Back-to-School Season
We understand it is still August, but the 2021-2022 school year will be here before we know it. Now is the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is suited to handle the carpools, college commutes, and even trips back to the office. Despite where and when your...
Will My Car Sustain Damage If I Continue to Drive With The Check Engine Light?
Every vehicle has an internal computer that uses the information to alert you of a problem in pretty much any part of your car. Consequently, none of the warnings are voluntary. The check engine light is one of these warnings that spell trouble and cannot simply be...
Having Difficulties Starting Your Car? It’s Probably Your Battery or Alternator
There's nothing more annoying than hopping into your car, putting the key in the ignition, just to be taken aback that your car won't start. This happens to everybody at one point or another in the journey of car ownership. Your first thought should be: is it the...
4 Ways to Have Fun with Your Car This Summer
Summertime is known to be a time of adventures and relaxation, but some of us aren’t ready to take that risk of traveling yet. However, there are still plenty of fun and Covid-free things to do in your car this summer. Here are four fantastic ways to have fun with...
What are the Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor?
Oxygen sensors have a specific job to do, and that is to check the oxygen levels in your vehicle. They send their findings straight to your vehicle's powertrain control module, and from there important information regarding your exhaust system is processed to detect...
Why Does My Vehicle Need a Coolant Flush?
To ensure optimal performance of your vehicle, you should have the fluids regularly flushed as part of your routine maintenance. As a rule of thumb, you should have a coolant flush every 30,000 miles. The coolant plays a vital role in keeping the engine cool and...
Is it Safe to Drive with Your Check Engine Light On?
It has happened to most of us at one time or another. You might be driving around the city just fine only to suddenly discover that your check engine light has come on. Not knowing exactly why that light has come on might trouble you, but you might not notice anything...
How Often Should You Change Your Spark Plugs?
Spark plugs might be a small part of your vehicle, but they have a large task. Any car has a lot of parts that have to work well together. When one thing goes wrong, even if it's a little thing, it all shuts down. The spark plugs in your vehicle are one of the parts...