5 Signs Your Honda Needs a Transmission Service

You might need a Honda maintenance appointment between regular servicing if things don't seem quite right. Your local Honda dealership will be able to check your car, identify any potential problems, and complete any maintenance required. more 1: Unpleasant Odors If you notice a sweet, syrupy scent after your engine has been running, your coolant fluid could be leaking. In contrast, a rotten egg smell could suggest a fault with the catalytic converter or problems in the engine. Meanwhile, a musty smell could mean mold is growing inside your moist air conditioning system. 2: Sizzling Engine Noises If you think you can hear sausages sizzling in the pan when you're driving your Honda, it's time to get your car checked out. When you have a fluid leak, it can drip onto a hot engine, creating a telltale sizzling sound. This may be more apparent as you bring your car to a halt and switch the engine off. Other signs may include a puddle under your car or fluid levels that continuously drop. 3: Hard Brake Pedal Brakes use a pressurized system, so it's normal to feel some resistance. Spongy brakes are never a good sign, but your brake pedal shouldn't feel too hard either. If it becomes difficult to press the brake, you may have an issue with a component within the system. This could be a faulty brake booster, a vacuum leak, air in the brake lines, low brake fluid, or failure of the master cylinder. The only way to be certain is to get your car checked at your dealership. 4: Decreased Fuel Efficiency If your car seems to be using more gas than usual, it could point to a problem. It could be as simple as underinflated tires, or it could be a more significant issue, such as dirty spark plugs or a failing oxygen sensor. If your tires are inflated correctly or the problem persists, take your car to be checked out. Visit Your Honda Dealership Getting problems fixed quickly is essential as it prevents further damage and costly repairs. As experts in Honda, your local dealership will be able to get you back on the road quickly. With a state-of-the-art service center and highly skilled technicians, we're always happy to help. Visit us at Bristol Honda in Bristol, TN to give your car the TLC it deserves.

Every time you drive, your car's tires take a beating. As they grip the road, the tread wears down and will wear away almost completely over time. The material also ages over the years, causing it to break down eventually. All of these factors combined make you need to replace your car's shoes every five or six years. more 1. Worn Down Tread Keeping track of how much your tread has worn down is a must. You can do that using a tread depth gauge for an accurate measurement or a penny for a rough measurement. If the gauge shows you there's 1/16 of an inch or less of tread, then it's time to get to the dealerships and get your car some new shoes. When using the penny, turn it upside down and place it into the tread. If you can see Abraham Lincoln's entire head, then your tread is too shallow. 2. Lots of Miles There's no specific number of miles you have to drive before you need to replace the old rubber on your wheels. However, it's typically wise to outfit your car with new shoes after driving 60,000 miles on your old ones. That way you'll be replacing them before they start to deteriorate. 3. Visible Cracks Although your tread is the part in contact with the ground, it's not the only area that can wear down with time. The sidewalls can also become worn or damaged. If you see what looks like cuts or cracks in the side wall, then you better get to the dealer. Cracks can be a sign that there's a blowout in your near future. 4. Bulges or Blisters Bulges in your sidewall are another problem, and they're typically a sign that your sidewall is getting weaker. Big or small, a bulge or blister is never good news. Like a real blister, the bulge on your sidewall can eventually pop, leading to a very dangerous situation if it happens while you're driving. 5. Visible Tread Wear Indicator When you inspect your tread, don't just take a look to see how deep or shallow it is. Look out for flat rubber bars that are running perpendicularly to the direction of your tread. If you spot two or more of those, then it's a sign your tread is too shallow. These bars are designed to be invisible when you have enough tread. Need some new shoes for your car? Come by Bristol Honda in Bristol, TN so we can fit the best rubber on your car's wheels today. Image via

Even a Honda needs routine maintenance, as parts inevitably wear out due to age and wear. Worn parts can break or fail and cause more serious problems, but regular maintenance allows these issues to be identified and promptly repaired. As your Honda dealer, we want to give you some examples of the types of Honda routine maintenance we provide. more Battery Testing The battery is one of your Honda's most important components, as it provides the initial electrical charge that allows your engine to start. Without a working battery, the only way to get your engine started is by jump-starting it. A battery gradually wears out as the chemicals inside it decay and break down, and it will eventually fail. Fortunately, we can test your battery to determine its remaining strength. We recommend testing the battery yearly, starting from your battery's third year. Our technicians will connect your battery to our battery tester. This machine will identify any weakness or potential failure in the battery. If the battery is weak, we can quickly install a new one for you in minutes. Brake Servicing Your Honda's brakes are very efficient and will stop your car in seconds, even when you're traveling at speed. As time passes, the combination of pressure and heat generated by braking will slowly cause wear and tear on the system and its components. Worn or damaged brakes increase your stopping distance, and this can lead to an accident. We test each braking system component to ensure they're undamaged and working efficiently. Your brake fluid is tested, then drained and replaced. Finally, the brake pads are replaced, and we examine the rotors to ensure they're smooth and flat. Radiator Flushing The radiator is the center of your vehicle's cooling system. Liquid coolant moves through your engine and absorbs heat. The heat is then transported to the radiator, where it's removed by heat exchange. Coolant also absorbs other items like dirt, minute metal chunks, and other debris. This material is dumped in the radiator as the coolant circulates through the engine. Over time, the debris accumulated in the radiator forms a sludge that can block it. A blocked radiator prevents heat from being removed, and your engine temperature will soar. We fix this problem by connecting our fluid-exchange machine to your radiator hoses. This machine drains the old coolant, cleans any traces left behind, and then fills your coolant again. Keep your Honda running smoothly by scheduling a service appointment at Bristol Honda in Bristol, TN, today. Image via