Longview Auto Repair

When your ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) light comes on, it isn’t necessarily telling you that your brakes have failed. Try out your pedal, see how it feels! it’s letting you know there’s a problem within the ABS system. Most importantly; this could mean that a critical safety feature on your vehicle is inoperable. How the ABS System Works Your ABS system at its core is a safety system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking. When the wheels lock up, the tires lose traction and you may lose steering control. The ABS system helps restore steering by rapidly pulsing brake fluid pressure to 2 or more wheels. This pulsation breaks the locked steering system and restores steering control to you, the driver. Here’s how it works in simple terms: Wheel speed sensors monitor how fast each wheel is turning If one wheel slows down too quickly (about to lock up), the system reacts The ABS module automatically reduces and reapplies ... read more

If your car’s AC isn’t blowing cold air, it’s usually because something is off with the refrigerant, the AC compressor/control system, or how air is moving through the vents inside your vehicle. Sound complicated? It can be. The good news? Were all over it. Low Refrigerant Is the Most Common Reason Refrigerant is what actually removes heat from the cabin. If it’s low (often from a small leak), the system can’t do its job, and cooling performance drops fast. Some clear signs of low refrigerant: It’s cold right when you turn it on, then it goes warm It takes longer than you’re used to to cool down You notice your AC cycling more than usual Also, refrigerant doesn’t just disappear. If it’s low, it leaked out! Compressor or Clutch Issues The compressor is the part that circulates refrigerant through the system. If it doesn’t engage or fails internally; you can end up with air that’s mostly warm no matter what the AC ... read more

Transmission fluid plays a critical role in how your vehicle shifts, cools, and protects internal components. As it ages, it loses its ability to lubricate, control heat, and carry away wear material. Replacing that fluid—at the right time and in the right way—is what helps extend transmission life. What a Drain and Fill Does A drain and fill removes a portion of the old fluid from the transmission pan and replaces it with new fluid. Because some fluid remains in the system, the change is gradual. That’s often an advantage. It refreshes the fluid without disturbing material that has settled inside the transmission over time. For higher-mileage vehicles or those without a consistent service history, this is typically the safer approach. Repeating this service periodically can steadily improve fluid condition with minimal risk. What a Transmission Flush Does A transmission flush replaces nearly all of the old fluid in one service, including fluid in the torque conv ... read more