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When you're traveling in your vehicle, use your senses. If you pay attention, you could catch minor exhaust problems early.

Poor Fuel Efficiency

Each time you take a trip, try to gauge how quickly your vehicle burns gas. If you're constantly refilling the tank, the exhaust probably has leak. You should never ignore this type of leak because it will make the engine work harder.

Acceleration Problems

Taking care of your vehicle should not just stop on the internal components or those under the hood. The tires are the most important components of the vehicle. This is because when the tires are not in good working condition, all the other components of the vehicle will not work properly. The traction of your vehicle determines the speed, comfort, and general performance.

Therefore, ensure you check for the following regularly:

• Check the amount of pressure on all tires. A well-balanced pressure level will ensure that your vehicle operates optimally.
• Check the tread depth – proper care 

Driving around with a chip in your windshield might not seem like a big deal, but it can quickly become an issue that warrants immediate attention. You will want to have a chip repaired before it continues to spread unabated. When this happens, the integrity of your windshield can become compromised.

You will want to remember that the purpose of your windshield is to protect you and your passengers while you are driving. If it has a crack, then that very same windshield can actually shatter while you are driving. This can result in major damage and possibly cause an…

Dont let a flat tire keep you from having a fun day. Here are Barber Honda's tips to change a flat tire on your own in a short amount of time.

• Before you start, make sure you have your vehicle off the busy road, in a safe spot where you can tend to your flat tire.
• Remove the wheel cover from your tire, and loosen the lug nuts that are holding the wheel on.
• Use the jack stand provided with your flat tire to raise up your vehicle.
• Remove the lug nuts completely, and remove the flat tire.
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It is important to keep an eye on your coolant system to make sure that you always have enough coolant. Every few years it is a good idea to have a coolant system flush at Barber Honda to ensure that coolant is flowing well throughout the entire engine. It is also important that you stop the engine immediately if your vehicle starts to overheat to avoid engine failure.

So how do you identify coolant system problems? Here are a few obvious symptoms:

• Coolant leaking out onto the ground
• Warning indicator light on dash
• Temperature gauge in the red
• Engine smoking…

Our dealership wants to make you know the function and importance of your car's timing belt. The timing belt is responsible for keeping your vehicle's crankshaft and camshaft rotating at a synchronized rate. If the belt fails, your engine will shut down and can become damaged. This can lead to you being stranded on the side of the road and paying an expensive repair bill.

Your owner's manual will advise you on how often your timing belt should be changed, but it's usually between 60,000 to 100,000 miles. If you hear any high-pitched shrieking…

What does oversteering or understeering mean? These terms refer to the sensitivity that a specific vehicle has to its steering. Understeering happens when the car does not steer as much as what the driver has intended. Oversteering is the opposite and means that the car steers more then what is intended by the driver.

Lateral Acceleration and steering angle are what determines both of these types of outcomes. Understeering seems to be a characteristic of a front-wheeled drive. The wheels seem to continue going straight even though the driver has turned the steering wheel to turn. 

Motor oil is essential to the overall health and longevity of your engine. It's basically an engine lubricant enhanced with additives. The additives keep your engine running smoothly during your daily commute through Bakersfield. Synthetic oil is an entirely man-made alternative that serves the exact same function, but it consists of different components.

Motor Oil and Synthetic Oil: Close Cousins

Motor oil consists of petroleum products derived from crude oil. Additives enhance motor oil's viscosity, which cause it to coat engine parts in a lubricating film. 

 

When you purchase a vehicle, you take on the responsibility of maintaining all aspects of your vehicle. Even if you haven't experienced a flat tire recently, you may need to check on the spare tire that you have in your vehicle. If you don't have one at all or need to replace it, you have the choice between two different tire options.

One option for a spare tire is a compact temporary tire that is small in size. It's much slimmer than your average tire. While it can replace a flat tire, it can't be driven…

With another school year about to start, students and parents are busy arranging transportation to and back from school. Every member of our team at Barber Honda wants to help you get ready for the start of a new school year by ensuring your vehicle has everything it needs and is in good condition. We also have some helpful tips to make the commute as safe as possible.
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