Rockville Auto Repair

Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Auto Clinic Care for a check up.In today's Auto Clinic Care auto post,we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Rockville residents need fuel to go, and the cleaner the fuel system, the more efficiently the fuel will burn. That means more power and better mileage .A clean fuel system saves money for Rockville drivers at MD gas stations. We guess you could say it all starts and ends at the pump. One of the most important things Rockville residents can do to keep their vehicle fuel system clean is to buy good quality gas. Major brands have detergents that keep gum and varnish from rapidly building up in the fuel system.So buying cheaper gas in MD can actually be more expensive for Rockville drivers in the long run. Now, most cars on MD roads are more than five or six years old. That means they've had time for some dirt and rust to ... read more

The price of gas in MD has got people in Rockville talking. It seems that Rockville folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. First let's start with how we drive around MD. People in Rockville may not realize that they can really save on gas by just changing a few driving habits. One of the biggest is jackrabbit starts - you know, flooring the gas as soon as the light turns green. That really wastes a lot of fuel. Building up your speed at a slower pace uses less fuel and is easier on your engine and drive train. And don't drive with one foot on the brake. That's also a drag on fuel economy, and it wears out your brakes faster, too. Another thing Rockville drivers can do is drive more slowly - but only when it's safe. Sometimes on the freeway we drive an extra f ... read more

Most Rockville drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. MD folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Rockville drivers all know — or should know — that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we can do? After all, some of us Rockville road warriors can't cut back on our driving, and others would like to do more to economize.Weight is one major enemy of fuel economy. The more you lug around in your vehicle, the more fuel you have to burn to get around Rockville. And that means buying more gas and producing more emissions.Of course, your vehicle's weight isn't negotiable. And you can't do much about the weight of your passengers. And this isn't an article about diet and exercise.But look around your car. Are you hauling a bunch of unnecessary weight while driving around Rockville? Do you really need your golf clubs every time yo ... read more

Local Rockville roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Rockville would have some basic items to work on your car: everything you need to change a tire, gloves, a couple quarts of oil, some antifreeze and water. A can of tire inflator is a great temporary fix for minor flats. You'll also want jumper cables or a booster box, flares, a flashlight and some basic hand tools.Now for your comfort and safety: a first aid kit, drinkable water, high calorie food (like energy bars), blankets, toilet paper, cell phone, towel, hat and boots. Keep some change for a pay phone, emergency cash and a credit card.People who live in areas with frequent severe weather or earthquakes may want to carry provisions for longer emergencies.For trips away from home, con ... read more

  It seems like everywhere you go in the Rockville area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some MD auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you start if you want new wheels? At Auto Clinic Care, we suggest you start with your budget. We know, that sounds so practical. But if the look you're after goes beyond just new tires and wheels and enters into the world of suspension modifications, you need to be prepared for the additional cost.Let's start with something easy - you want to give your ride a unique look and the stock wheel size is just right for you. One of the concerns you will have is that the new wheels have the same offset as your vehicle factory wheels.Your tire and wheel professional at Auto Clinic Care in Rockville can help you find the right size wheel or install adapters to make your new wheels fit. All yo ... read more