Discover How to Test Your Car's Battery Safely

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…
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Stay on the Road with Good Tire Treads

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…
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If You Just Drive Around Town Keep an Eye on Your Exhaust System

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…

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We Will Deal with Cabin and Engine Air Filter Needs

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…
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Using Conventional Oils

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.

 
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Why You Should Install Winter Wiper Blades Each Year


When you are in the middle of a winter storm, there is nothing worse than turning on your windshield wipers to only have them fail. This, unfortunately, happens to many people every year. This can, however, be avoided if you know what to do. Here at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville, we want you to be prepared this winter and make sure this doesn’t happen to you. To prevent this from occurring, all you have to do is make sure to replace your standard wiper blades with winter wiper blades. Now you may be saying, "like that is going to work…
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Using sand, salt, and kitty litter on patches of ice

If you have ever been stuck in a driveway or on the side of the road due to icy conditions, then you know how important it is to have a product on hand to help you gain traction to get you on your way.

Some people have kitty litter in their trunks, and they think that this inexpensive option will fare as well as salt or sand. This is simply not the case. Kitty litter, when used for automotive applications, is typically used to contain the spills from fluids such as oil and antifreeze due to its ability to absorb…
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Why Regular Fluid Maintenance is Essential

Automobiles are among the inventions that have made a big difference in day to day activities. We, therefore, need to take good care of our cars if we want them to serve as for a long time. We may rarely remember car fluids when we think of vehicle maintenance thus the need to discuss fluid maintenance.

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Finding the Right Tire for Your Needs

If you are looking for a new set of tires for your specific vehicle, trying to understand all of the available options may be daunting. Here at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville, we have a team of professional experts on staff to help drivers like yourself understand your ideal options. There are numerous different brands and types of tires to choose from, so below there are a few examples to help you understand your options when buying new tires.

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Ways to Lower Expenses

There is arguably nothing worse than having your car break down on the side of the road, especially while your cell phone is dead or there are no people around. This is significantly less likely to happen if you regularly perform maintenance on your vehicle. Although maintaining a vehicle takes a lot of time, frustration, and effort – and grease on your hands – it’s well worth it.

Find an inexpensive vehicle that has high gas mileage. Both of these will help clear your pocketbook so you have more money to maintain the vehicle.

 
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