Maintenance
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The median age for cars in the Humble, TX area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At CMC Auto Care we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mile...Published on: Oct 25, 2012 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Nov 06, 2012 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Dec 05, 2012 -
If you've ever been driving around Humble and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in ...Published on: Jan 01, 2013 -
Today in our CMC Auto Care blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Humble with recommended intervals: Let's s...Published on: Jan 10, 2013
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Buying a new car in Humble is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you dec...Published on: Mar 08, 2013
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The hottest TX news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Humble. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes ...Published on: May 30, 2013 -
Every Humble car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, y...Published on: Jun 04, 2013 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Humble residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to rememb...Published on: Jun 11, 2013 -
As Humble consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in TX, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. I...Published on: Jul 16, 2013
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Recalls are pretty serious for Humble residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Humble residents still might want to know about. For these less seri...Published on: Sep 27, 2013 -
High gas prices in Humble increase the cost of living for TX drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion o...Published on: Jan 30, 2014 -
TX service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Humble drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the ty...Published on: Mar 07, 2014
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Sometimes busy Humble residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around TX in a Model T, you migh...Published on: Sep 03, 2014
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A generation ago, Humble drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less r...Published on: Apr 03, 2015 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Humble?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed s...Published on: Feb 26, 2016
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We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Feb 29, 2016 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Humble drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Wh...Published on: Mar 06, 2016 -
When your vehicle breaks down in the Humble, TX, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to b...Published on: Mar 27, 2016 -
If you are a driver in Humble and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a...Published on: Jul 17, 2016