Car Care and Maintenance for Southwest Texas Customers

At Wheel Zone of Texas, we want you to improve your vehicle’s gas mileage and reduce tire wear when driving around Houston, Katy, and Woodland, TX. We provide maintenance and car care in Southwest Texas and help you understand the following:

  • Why and how your tires wear.
  • How to get the best mileage.
  • How to get the most out of your tires.
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  • Our Services

    • Alignment
    • Mechanic Work
    • Wheel Repair
    • Tire Repair

  • Car Maintenance and Care Tips

    • Change your fluids on time, every time.
    • Change your oil every 3,000 miles for regular and 5,000 miles for synthetic oil.
    • Change your antifreeze fluid every 30,000 miles.
    • Change your brake fluid every 30,000 miles.
    • Change your transmission fluid every 30,000 miles.
    • Schedule maintenance checks every 15, 30, 60, and 90,000 miles.
    • Replace your air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first).
    • Replace your fuel filter every two years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first).

  • Tire Maintenance and Care Tips

    • Rotate your tires every 5,000 miles or every six months.
    • Check your tire pressures approximately once a week. Low tire pressures can affect fuel economy, handling, and comfort. To accurately measure your tire pressure, check tires when they are cold. Wait at least 3 hours after driving.
    • Always make sure your wheels are properly aligned. Badly aligned wheels will lead to the dragging of the car on the road.
    • Check your spare tire each month, and keep it properly inflated so it is ready to go when you need it most.
    • Use the penny trick to determine if the tread on your tires is worn to low. Take a penny and put Abraham Lincoln’s head into one of the tread grooves. If the tread covers part of his head, you’re okay. If you can see all of his head, it is time to replace the tire. Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch.

  • Gas Mileage Tips

    • Check and/or change your air filter every six months to improve fuel economy and keep your engine running smoothly.
    • Do not bother topping off when filling your car’s gas tank. Any additional gas is just going to slop around or seep out.
    • Tighten up the gas cap. Gas will evaporate from your car’s gas tank if it has an escape. Loose, missing, or damaged gas caps cause 147 million gallons of gas to evaporate each year.
    • Go for the shade. The hot summer sun that makes the inside of your car feel like a sauna also evaporates fuel from your gas tank.
    • Use the right oil. You can improve your car’s gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil.

Most importantly, always check for potential problems before they happen. You may also contact us with inquiries about our services.