pressure gauges under the hood of a car

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going. 

tires

There are a wide variety of tires available for your diesel truck, no matter what sort of pickup you drive. The climate, the terrain you drive on, and how you drive will determine which tire is best for you. Here’s a short list of common truck tire types.

hand on car air conditioning vent

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening. 

car with for sale sign on the window

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell. 

muffler system

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to insure smooth, reliable operation. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, create a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

tire balance machine

At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC we know how important tire maintenance is. Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes, we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their jobs.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

 

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