Houston Auto Repair

The muffler is one of the most crucial parts of the exhaust system. As a responsible vehicle owner, you should understand the basic functions of the muffler and the signs of a bad muffler.   The muffler is responsible for “muffling” the sounds that your engine makes when it goes through combustion. Without a functioning muffler, you can experience extremely loud rides. Another role the muffler plays is to funnel the emissions away from the engine and direct them out of your car in a safe manner. If there is a hole or crack in the metallic pipe, the exhaust fumes can make their way inside your vehicle or somewhere else unsafe.   How to Tell If You Need Muffler Repair/Replacement Your muffler can become damaged with wear and tear. Otherwise, it tends to be a component that lasts a very long time. When an accident occurs involving your muffler, you’ll be sure to notice it. Your car will show the following signs: Excess Noise - Because the muffler acts as ... read more

If your car or truck air conditioning takes a long time to get cold,  Here’s what cold cause the problem: • A/C compressor is weak, It may build up pressure slowly, or require high rpm to produce normal pressures. • The Recirculation door is not working. When the system is in Max A/C, the flap should be closed. Unless the flap is closed, hot outside air dilutes the effect of A/C, causing the ac to take a long to get cold. • Temperature door not operating correctly, If the temperature door isn’t in the Max Cool position, a temperature door even just partly in the wrong position can slow down the cooling by redirecting some of the airflow through the heater. •Failing a heater control coolant valve to close completely, if at all. The temperature door may be in the right position, but on some systems hot coolant in the core still contributes enough heat to the HVAC case to slow cool down.       • Radiator fan problem with, If ... read more