Posted on 12/23/2022
How Often Should I Have My Brake Pads Replaced Brakes are essential in any vehicle and should always be in good condition. The car's disc brake system comprises necessary parts such as brake pads and rotors that wear over time. However, there is no way to standardize wear and tear for all cars. Here are the factors that determine how often you can replace your brake pads: 1. Materials The durability of your brake pads depends on their material makeup. You can buy standard metal brakes or more expensive carbon-ceramic ones that last longer. High-performance cars and heavy-duty vehicles use the carbon-ceramic brake. You can also find brake pads made from steel and metals to suit different driving environments. 2. Brake Pad Hardness Another important factor determining the frequency of brake pad changes is the constituent compounds. Depending on car type and driving needs, you can find different compounds ... read more
Posted on 11/30/2022
How to Prep Your Car for the Holiday Season Whether you’re planning to go on long road trips over the holidays or just need to drive around town to run your errands or go to work, you need to prepare your car for any troubles on the road. We recommend you bring your vehicle to Northrich Automotive for a seasonal car inspection to give you the reassurance you need that your vehicle is in working order and safe to drive. Here are some of the key tips that you should follow: Check your tires. They should be properly filled with air and have deep enough treads. Good tires ensure your car makes proper contact with the road. Install new windshield wipers - While winters in Texas are pretty dry, you could come across bad weather going out of town. If it has been at least a year since your last replacement, they need to be changed. While you are at it, top off on wiper fluid. Moni ... read more
Posted on 10/29/2022
How to Tell If You Need a New Catalytic Converter Catalytic converters are major exhaust devices in automobiles used to limit emissions and rid them of harmful substances. As your vehicle ages, it can fail for a number of reasons. Nearly every vehicle has a catalytic converter. When they stop doing their job properly, you may notice the following warning symptoms. Please be on the lookout for these signs, so you know when to take your car to the catalytic converter specialists at Northrich Automotive. 1. Rattling Noise Catalytic converters can be noisy when they become faulty. In some cases, they will rattle. This sound is a result of an excessive amount of sulfur lingering throughout the exhaust system. You should get this taken care of as soon as possible. 2. Blue Exhaust If you notice your vehicle producing blue exhaust smoke, it should strike you as a concern. Blue smoke can be a result of t ... read more