March 2026Good Service at Parkway Car Care Equals Good Fuel Economy in RowlettWhether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Rowlett drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in TX, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventive mai... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on March 29, 2026 Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engines many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a part called a timing belt, which enables the synchronizing of two of your engines components, the camshaft, and the ... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on March 27, 2026 Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attention. It's important to know how your tires are doing because a tire failure can be very dangerous to y... Read More Posted in Tires on March 26, 2026 Ask Parkway Car Care About the Importance of Service IntervalsToday in our Parkway Car Care blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on March 25, 2026 Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter DriverYou may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers.Here are a few things you may give the cold-... Read More Posted in Winter Prep on March 24, 2026 Automotive Tips from Parkway Car Care: Air Conditioning ? Common ProblemYour auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Rowlett. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Rowlett drivers that visit Parkway Car Care is contaminated refrige... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on March 23, 2026 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in RowlettTheres not much Rowlett drivers can do about the price of gas in TX, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop lights an... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on March 22, 2026 Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine.There are different types of motor oil: ... Read More Posted in Oil Change on March 22, 2026 Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on March 21, 2026 The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... Read More Posted in Transmission on March 20, 2026 |
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