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There is a myriad of roadside emergency kits on the market today all designed to prepare you for any driving situation or travel disaster. When putting together a basic kit, be sure to include jumper cables, a first aid kit, a flashlight, and triangle reflectors and roadside flares. Additional items that might prove helpful include a blanket, bottled water, tools, survival essentials such as matches and emergency radio, extra antifreeze and motor oil, and tire repair items.

The auto and emergency preparedness experts and enthusiasts at Piazza Honda of Springfield are eager to...

To help you understand how your car works, we often provide useful posts. Today, we want to inform you about your auto's gaskets.

Every automobile features gaskets, and most of those are found in and around the vehicle's engine. Gaskets form a seal between two surfaces, and they prevent liquid and gas leakage. Typical gaskets include the head gasket, the intake manifold gasket, and the exhaust manifold gasket. Made of thin, layered steel, rubber or copper, gaskets experience wear and aging, and they will eventually require replacement. While pinpointing a mileage limit on gaskets...

Replacing a flat tire can seem like an intimidating task, but it doesn't have to be if you are prepared for the eventuality of having a flat tire while driving down the road. If you have the correct tools and have practiced changing a tire prior to it actually happening, you can be confident in your ability to change a tire.

To practice, make sure you have the proper items: a spare tire, a jack, and a lug wrench. Loosen the lugs on the wheel slightly and then use the jack to lift the car. Remove the lug nuts…

If you notice it takes longer to start your car in the morning, it might be an indication that extreme weather has finally taken its toll on the car battery.

When the heat becomes unbearable, it is causing havoc inside the car battery too. The chemicals could start to evaporate, and that means that there will be less to ignite the chemical reaction needed to get the car started and power all your devices. Running the headlights, powering the doors and windows, and making certain the charging stations are working will get more challenging.

All cars and trucks require oil to work and function properly. While visiting your local automotive store, you may have noticed oil labeled synthetic next to conventional oil on the shelf. Have you ever wondered what makes synthetic oil different from conventional oil?

Synthetic oil comes from the ground like conventional oil, but that's where what's the same about them ends. Instead of being refined, synthetic oil is distilled. The purifying process for leaves synthetic oil in a state where it can be designed for particular uses. For instance, it can be customized to meet the...

When you're driving a vehicle, an important component is a braking system. One of the parts of this system is brake fluid. This fluid is important to have in the vehicle because it allows the different parts to stay lubricated and moving in a smooth manner so that you can stop the vehicle.

Brake fluid moves through the system lines and delivers force when you depress the brake pad. This force is sent to each of the brake rotors and the wheels. If there are issues with the brake lines, then the fluid can leak out of the vehicle…

While you may have learned the importance of having your oil changed every 3,000 miles, this is no longer the standard for vehicles on the road today. This myth still exists as those who provide oil changes continue to benefit from more frequent oil changes.

So, how often does your vehicle need an oil change?

This all depends on the make and model of your vehicle. At Piazza Honda of Springfield, we suggest reviewing your owner's manual to see how often you should be changing your oil. For most vehicles, changes are necessary only every 7,500 miles…

Almost everyone has been told to change their oil at the 3000 miles mark. For years, it's been go-to for many people. Many people have always changed their oil at this point -- but what no one tells you now is that 3,000 miles are far too soon.

With the many advancements in oil and car technology, newer cars can often go twice as far without needing an oil change. While it is, of course, always best to consult your owner's manual -- or, alternatively, consult with your local dealer. So if the 3,000 miles myth is moot…

It is always a good habit to keep your gas tank full not just so that you always have enough gas, but so that you can avoid other problems that can occur when you get air in your tank. Air is not the culprit, but rather the condensation that air holds. That condensation can cause your fuel lines to freeze and that can cause some major problems.

Come visit us here at Piazza Honda of Springfield so that we can get out vehicle all winterized and ready for the colder months. We will make sure that your vehicle will be…

Making sure your oil's changed is something that you need to remember to do when you own a vehicle. Whether you own a truck, car, SUV, something else, it's necessary to have the oil changed on a regular basis.