Michael Hohl Honda Blog

At Michael Hohl Honda, we like making everything easy, convenient and affordable for our customers in and around Carson City, Reno and Sparks. This is why we offer a Pay-Over-Time option for our service and parts center. Drivers throughout South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville and Minden can enjoy available financing for auto service, repairs and part replacements by our expert team of technicians.

Have you ever wondered why your engine is producing smoke? This may be due to overheating of the engine. The combustion engine produces a lot of heat when running. The cooling system is supposed to cool the engine by dissipating this heat. When there is a problem in the cooling system, your engine will overheat. Some of the major causes of engine overheat include:

Faulty Radiator Fan

The radiator is an important component in the cooling system. Therefore, when the fan is not running properly, it will cause inadequate circulation of coolant, hence causing the engine to overheat.

 

There are many ways to ensure your safety while driving. One of the easiest ways is to use good tires and maintain the tire tread and pressure. Tire tread is how much wear is left in the tire, while tire pressure is the amount of air that’s inside the tire. Both of these things are extremely important. Here are some tips on maintaining tire tread and pressure.

Inspect your tires regularly for both wear and pressure. This is especially important at the end of a season like summer or winter. Cold temperatures and hot temperatures can be hard on…

The chances of having a flat tire on your vehicle are substantially higher in the summer and winter when you probably use your vehicle the most. Running your car on a flat tire is never a good idea as it can damage several aspects of your vehicle. The moment you realize that you have a flat tire, you should make it a priority to change it immediately. The process of changing a flat tire is relatively simple and requires nothing more than just a spare tire kit, which is available in all our dealerships in the Carson City area.

The technicians here at Michael Hohl Honda are some of the best in the area. Because of this, we want to provide you with some very valuable information regarding common motor oil myths that you may hear or read about.

Many people believe that oil which is black in color is bad. In fact, oil will sometimes change color based on the type of oil that you've used. When the additives are being consumed in the oil, the color changes. Motor oil changes vary in frequency depending on the make and model of vehicle that you have. They're…

There are few things that are worse than being stuck on the side of the road. You just want to get on with your day, and you can’t easily get away. You need some basic supplies to make it easier to get the car back on the road and to make your day easier as well.

A first-aid kit is a good idea to keep along with you. Another thing to look at are jumper cables and coolant. Those are two of the most common vehicle problems, and they are easily solved if you just have the equipment that…

Many Carson City, NV drivers do not know the warning signs of their car's starter beginning to fail until it is too late. One day, you may get in and the car will not start, leaving you stranded. Having your starter replaced is quick and easy when you have a professional do it. Here are some signs to look for that may be a sign of imminent failure.

A grinding noise is the most common sign of starter failure. This sign is not one to ignore. Even though the car will start, eventually it will damage the flywheel. When…