Automotive News & Information - Creekside Automotive

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There’s no need to take your car to different specialized shops all over town in order to maintain your vehicle, just because you drive a high-end vehicle. Since we are dedicated to luxury and performance automobiles, at Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, our team of expert mechanics has the knowledge and ability necessary to handle all your maintenance and repair needs.

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, we like to offer a little insight from time to time. Here are some quick tips to unlocking the secret of keeping a transmission going strong.

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An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex, and as a result, computer diagnostic systems are becoming a necessity rather than a convenience. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, our state of the art technology and trained technicians are ready to diagnose any transmission issue you may be experiencing with your car, truck, or SUV.

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better. If your battery dies after your car, truck, or SUV sits for a few hours, the battery itself isn’t necessarily the problem. While having the battery tested is a good place to start, many people mistakenly make a bad battery diagnosis, when actually something in the electrical system is to blame.

If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.