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Are you driving on bald tires? How can you tell when your tread is too thin? The answers are not hard to find once you know just a few simple things about measuring tread depth.

How is tread depth expressed?

Tread-depth measurements are always recorded in 32nds of an inch (e.g. 4/32 inch, not 1/8 inch).

What tools are used to measure tread depth?

Professional mechanics use a depth gauge to get an exact reading. At home, a penny or quarter can be used to measure tread depth. Insert the coin into the tread with the president…

Your pre-owned car from Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center has been inspected for quality, and comes with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report with information on how it has been maintained through the years. Now its maintenance is in your hands.
 

Our professional service center, located in Nederland, is always here to help whenever you need an oil change, battery replacement, tire rotation, and more—but to provide the best possible care for your vehicle, it is important to check engine fluids at home.

Checking Your Oil

This should be done once a month. Make sure the engine is cool, then locate…

According to research from the American Automobile Association—better known as the AAA—there are many drivers one the road who go into debt because they cannot afford the cost of repairs. Oftentimes, this is because of a lack of regular maintenance which leads to more expensive car repairs down the line. Fortunately, our team at Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center is here to...

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Maintaining proper tire pressure is important if you want your vehicle to deliver optimum performance. For instance, if you have a leak in your tire, you will want to address the issue immediately! That is why our Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center would like to share with you this handy video from the experts at Autoblog.

Spring is on the best times to take care of your car. It feels so good to drive around town with the windows down in your shiny, clean car. Winter blues are on their way out and being replaced with springtime fun. Prepare your car now and enjoy the exciting times ahead.

• Brush up on your owner's manual and follow the recommended service schedules.
• Flush and refill the cooling system (radiator) according. The level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked.

It might seem like an easy thing to figure out. If you are grinding gears and breaking your transmission, you're driving a manual wrong.

It's not always so straight forward as that. There are a number of habits you might have learned that won't bust up your engine right away, but over time, they could cause parts to wear out much faster than they should.

Resting your hand on the gear stick seems innocuous enough. You aren't shifting, just setting your hand down.

The trouble is, that gear stick is connected directly to the selector fork…

Drivers from across Texas have plenty of options when it comes to routine auto repairs. If you shop service by price or just go to the garage that can fit you in on short notice, we hope you'll consider Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center for all your automotive parts and service needs...

If the engine is the heart of the car, then oil is its lifeblood. Yet how much do you know about this substance, and why it is so important to change it regularly?

Oil begins in a reservoir called the sump. It is sucked from the sump through a pickup tube, where it is pressurized and sent on a journey around the engine.

First, it passes through the oil filter, which removes particulates which could damage the engine. Keeping your oil filter clean and replaced is vital to engine health, especially if you travel dusty roads.