By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has the answers.
Inspecting wear and tear items on any commercial truck is a great way to make sure you stay reliably on the road. With a trained eye, a variety of issues can easily be caught before trouble arises, saving you critical time and a lot of money in the process. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, one of our top priorities is preventative maintenance, and noticing a problem before it becomes a bigger one.
Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help. Here’s a look into remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means, and why they’re a great way to give your car new life.
Windshield wipers are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and by then it’s too late. There’s a good chance you haven’t changed windshield wipers in a long time, so it might be a good idea to inspect them before rainy weather catches you off guard. Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.
At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintenance certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble free all boils down to maintenance.
Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.
As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Trucks from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. Here are some tips from Hipps Automotive to keep your older truck running for a prolonged time.
An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.
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