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The suspension system in your vehicle is designed to help minimize the vibrations you feel from the road, and it is designed to keep your car from being damaged by road bumps and dips. Sometimes, the suspension system becomes defective and needs to be serviced.

When the suspension on your vehicle is experiencing difficulties, you may notice that your vehicle bounces a lot more after hitting a bump. Your vehicle may also lean heavily into turns when the suspension isn't right. If you are experiencing a harder ride with a lot of vibration as you drive, your suspension might…

Your tires don't all wear at exactly the same rate. Many things, such as the type of drivetrain you have, can affect the rate of tire wear. That is why we here at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville felt it necessary to give you the basics about tire rotations.

Tire rotations need to be completed regularly to maximize the usable life of tires. Without it, you will end up paying far more for full replacements. While experts recommend that you should have your tires rotated once every 5,000 to 6,000 miles, this number can be far lower if you…

To quickly see if the battery in your car is still functioning properly, you'll need a voltmeter, gloves, wire brush, and safety eye-wear.

Open the hood after the car engine is off, put on your protective eye-wear and gloves, and use the wire brush to clean the contacts on the battery terminals,

The voltmeter has only two color-coded cables. Red cable to battery positive terminal, black cable to battery negative terminal.

Now that the cables are secure on the car battery, load test the voltmeter. If the reading comes back at 12.4 or higher, the battery is still…

Your tires are only going to last for a certain amount of time, and then they will wear out and they will no longer work for you like they should. If you feel that your tires might be in trouble, Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville is here to look at the treads and let you know if you need a new set.

If your tire treads are worn down, your tires are not going to grip the road in the way that they are meant to. If your tire treads are not what they should be, you will find it hard to…

All drivers should check their exhaust system for leaks or problems, but people who just take a few short trips around town may want to keep an even closer eye for problems. Exhaust systems on cars that just drive a couple of miles a day don't have time to get hot enough to evaporate collected water, which can lead to rust damage.

If you notice vibration when you start up your car, especially through the pedals, seat, or steering wheel, you might have an exhaust problem. Popping and hissing noises are another warning sign, as well as reduced gas…

You are looking to take care of your vehicle fully. Anything that your vehicle needs to have completed, you are ready to take on that job. You can find help with replacing cabin and engine air filters through Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville and the services that we provide.

If you are trying to figure out how your cabin air filter can be replaced, know that you do not have to do that on your own. We can handle the work for you and keep the air in your vehicle clean and fresh. If you are trying to replace the engine air…

Changing your oil regularly is one of the best ways to ensure your engine keeps running smoothly. This also helps you prevent breakdowns since your motor oil helps your car stay in top shape.

One of the most common oils you can use today is the conventional oils. This is because they are not only affordable but also have chemical additives that meet most car manufacturer requirements. As a result, these oils do a good job at keeping the internal engine surface well cleaned, reducing breakdowns, preventing overheating and providing viscosity that your car needs it that much.

 

Are your headlights dimmer than usual? If so, the foremost thing you should do is check the state of your battery and the alternator. If the two are in excellent condition, your attention should be on the lights. Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville suggests the following tips for fixing dim headlights.

First, clean the headlights thoroughly and adequately. You may tape them off with the right masking tape to prevent damage to the adjacent paint. You can use extra fine steel and grease to get rid corrosion then do sanding with a disc.

 

You probably put a lot of time and hard work into researching which car you wanted to buy, studying all aspects of the ones that caught your attention. You considered everything from fuel economy to features and all things between. After finding the perfect one and making the purchase, now you want to keep it running like it did when you drove it off the lot.

Honda cars, trucks and SUVs are designed to be more efficient. At Barbour Hendrick Honda Greenville we recommend one of the best ways to keep up with your vehicle is to pay attention when your check engine light turns on. The check engine light will be visible on your vehicle's dashboard. It will warn you when something is damaged or in need of replacing on the vehicle. These are few of the common reasons why your check engine light may turn on:

• The EVAP valve needs to be replaced
• The catalytic converter is damaged
• Spark plugs are faulty