Automotive Industry News & Information - Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how you know what is okay to use? At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

At some point, while waiting for your tank to fill up, you’ve probably wondered what the difference is between the choices of gasoline at the pump. Typically, you see three buttons, with a number between 85 and 98, in ascending order and ascending prices. These numbers are octane ratings, which you probably know; but what is an octane rating, really?

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what types of maintenance to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, our goal is to keep your fleet going.

Your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot of clean air. 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 ensure you get the best air quality in your vehicle and explain the process of where this dirty air is going to our area drivers.

Do you have a performance car, truck, or SUV that you’re looking to upgrade? A stall converter might be your next step; from Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, here’s what you need to know.

At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we enjoy providing you with useful knowledge that pertains to the ownership and maintenance of your car, truck, or SUV. You may have noticed more and more electric cars hitting our roadways over the past few years. With that in mind, here’s a brief, but interesting look at the history of electric cars.

Keeping our customers safe and on the road is our goal at Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX. When something goes wrong with your engine or your vehicle’s electrical system, your car will usually let you know immediately. However, when the rubber meets the road, you need to know that your tires are in great shape as well.

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.