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In addition to the coolant itself, your vehicle's cooling system has other parts that contribute to the cooling efforts. One such component is called the engine fan, and these parts can be invaluable when they work properly.

Engine cooling fans get their energy in various ways. Some motor cooling fans get their motive energy directly from the engine by way of belts and pulleys. Others may be directly connected to drive shafts by way of special clutches. 

The exhaust system in your car is responsible for bringing in air from your engine, removing toxins, and sending the air back out into the environment. In addition, the muffler of your exhaust system helps quiet the noise that your car makes. If your car has suddenly become much louder as you are driving, you probably need a new muffler.

A car that has trouble getting up to speed is often having a problem with the exhaust system. Holes in the muffler or pipes can make your car less efficient and have difficulty picking up speed. 

Driving your vehicle shouldn’t feel like you’re trying to corral an unruly child in a bounce house. You have enough to contend with when you’re on the road. Normal wear and tear can create a suspension system that’s loose and shocks that don’t absorb the road’s imperfections.

The suspension system allows you to control the vehicle’s steering. It also provides comfort while you’re riding by protecting you from road bumps. Finally, your car's suspension is designed to keep the wheels on the road. Wheels require the road’s friction to move…

Many car owners believe that the windshield wiper fluid in their vehicle is just for cleaning dirty windows now and then, but it actually has several more very important attributes. In addition to normal windshield washing, here's a few reasons why washer fluid is such an important part of your vehicle’s operation.

1. Washer fluid is specifically produced with anti-freezing solution to protect your windshield washing system and fluid lines during the winter months.
2. The chemicals in the fluid are capable of breaking down foreign objects on your windshield. 

In any vehicle, as you accelerate, gears are being shifted. This is either done manually by the driver or automatically by the car. Regardless of the type of transmission you have, we here at Pensacola Honda want to be sure that you understand the importance of transmission fluid.

Virtually everybody knows what tires are – those rubber things on vehicles that help you grip the road when you drive – although surprisingly few people understand the mechanisms of how tire tread help vehicles adhere to the road.

The patterns cut into rubber tires are called tread. When water is present, tread channels water that the tires pick up from the ground thanks to centripetal force. As the water is pushed outwards, tires are better able to grip the road. If tires do not have tread, water can pool up underneath tires, potentially causing the vehicle to sits on such puddles…

Millions of Americans travel by car each year on a trip of at least 50 miles from their homes. If you are planning to road trip it from Pensacola to somewhere else, it's important to make sure you follow these tips.

Make sure your car is in good shape. Have any needed service done at Pensacola Honda, where we will inspect your car for you as well to make sure it is safe for travel.

Plan out your route. Though smartphones and GPS devices mean you can get directions on the fly, it's a good idea to plan…

Few things are more terrifying than when a warning light comes on while you're driving. Should you pull over, drive to the nearest mechanic or ignore the warning and hope for the best? Warning lights exist for a reason: to allow the vehicle's owner to remedy the situation before it causes a serious problem. If a warning light comes on while you're driving in Pensacola, the experienced auto technicians at Pensacola Honda can help diagnose any problems you're experiencing. Some warning lights require immediate attention. Common dashboard lights you may notice include:

Do you need a part for your Honda? Whether you drive a Honda Fit or a Honda Odyssey, it's important to use parts that suit your car perfectly. That's why we recommend using original equipment manufacturer Honda parts.

What are OEM Honda parts? They're parts designed specifically for your model by the same manufacturer that created your Honda in the first place. That's how you know that any genuine Honda part you use will meet the same level of quality that went into your vehicle.