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Last century's vehicles required more frequent tuneups. While it's good news for today's automobile owners, your vehicle should still be regularly serviced so you can extend its life. Vehicles are extremely expensive today, so most owners want to regularly maintain their vehicles so they last well beyond the warranty. But it can be possible that you are experiencing some issues that indicate you need an immediate tuneup in Buda, TX right now. Fuel Mileage Isn't As Good Have you been filling the gas tank more often even though you're still traveling the same distances every day? It's possible your vehicle has a reduction in fuel mileage. If you're getting fewer miles out of that tank of gas you just bought, then you'll need to figure out why. It could be as simple as a sticking brake pad or the wrong tire pressure, but you need to figure out why. Noisy or Squeaky Brakes Do you have to put a harder foot on your brakes to stop? Perhaps they squeak or are noisy when you use them. You may e ... read more

Many people rely on their vehicle's air conditioning, but don't understand the complex components that make it run. Here at Austin's Automotive Specialists we don't expect our clients to be experts in automotive a/c, but it can help to have a basic understanding of how a car's a/c works, so you can be aware of what needs to be done to keep it in good working order, and when it should be maintained. What Are Refrigerants? Refrigerants are similar to radiator coolant that are responsible for converting the hot air inside a vehicle into colder air. The refrigerant absorbs the hot air and releases it back out, resulting in cooler air. One type in the past was called freon, a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) that was discovered to be harmful to the ozone layer in the 90s. Since then, much safer products for the environment are used. Common Parts That Compose an A/C System An a/c system in a car is made up of a compressor, condenser, receiver dryer—also known as an accumulator, an evaporator ... read more