Rockville Auto Repair

  One topic that hits the news in MD on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some MD drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Rockville who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any way we can.Following recommended service intervals by coming into Auto Clinic Care is one of the best ways people in Rockville can keep their vehicle running efficiently. That means better fuel economy. When you give it some thought, it only makes sense. Dirty oil or transmission fluid can't lubricate or clean. That means more drag which reduces fuel economy.Keeping up with scheduled oil changes and transmission services will save gas for MD drivers.Dirty engine air filters are another efficiency pirate. They rob your engine of enough air to effectively burn the fuel, so you need more gas to get the job done. Replacing a dirty air filter can pay for itself in fuel savings before the next oil chang ... read more

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Rockville drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Rockville drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilometers around Rockville?Are most of your trips less than 10 miles/16 kilometers in below-zero MD temps?Are most of your trips off-highway in MD?Do you drive often in dusty Rockville areas?Do you regularly tow a trailer or carry heavy loads around Rockville?Do you drive in very hot or very cold MD weather?Think about your typical week. Do you live by your nearest Rockville on-ramp and enjoy a non-stop commute? Or, do you drive the neighborhood car pool in stop-and-go traffic on Rockville surface streets? Let's suppose your owner's manual says the severe service oil change recommendation is 3,000 miles/5,000 kilometers and the stan ... read more

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Rockville, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2006 and 2007 models may have them as well. The system has a warning light that is mounted on the dashboard that will go on if one of the tires becomes severely underinflated.Why the new requirement? Because underinflated tires are the number one cause of tire failure. Tire blowouts cause crashes and sometimes fatal accidents. Underinflated tires also need longer stopping distance and can skid, both of which also present dangers on MD roads. Many flat tires can also be prevented by proper tire inflation, and though this may seem an economic consideration, Rockville drivers who have changed a flat on the side of the road recognize that this has serious safety concerns as well.A ... read more

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Rockville. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Specifically, automotive service schedules. And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten.Here is a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked by Rockville residents. They're all very important and need appropriate attention. So here we go, in no particular order.1. Power Steering ServiceBe honest; have you ever thought of this on your own? Your power steering fluid gets dirty and builds-up moisture over time. Cleaning out your power steering system means that dirt and gum are removed and your power steering parts are protected from corrosion. Next time you're in for an oil change, ask your Auto Clinic Care service advisor if it's time fo ... read more