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The differential in your rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicle houses the gears between the rear wheels. These gears provide the wheels the ability to maneuver independently from one another when you go around a corner.

The wheels closest to the turn are called the inside wheels, and those on the opposite side of the vehicle are referred to as the outside. When you turn a corner, the inside wheels only need to travel a short distance to get around the turn, so their speed is slower. The outside wheels, though, make a wide arc. To accommodate the wheels’ distances...

Driving on the highway every day to get to work, we see policemen, ambulance and fire trucks on the scene in many occurrences and during these occurrences many motorists just drive their vehicle like normal, maybe look to see what is going on, but most importantly they just speed on by the scene in the lane they were in even before spotting the incident. Guess what? They are wrong and breaking the law.

The move over law was created to save the lives of those vehicles that pull over on busy highways to save lives. Once you see those emergency…

Have you had your brakes inspected lately? Experts recommend having your brake system inspected annually or every 12000 miles to make sure that your brakes are working properly and that you will be able to stop when you need to.

The components of your braking system can become worn or damaged over time. It’s common for the brake pads and rotors to wear out with regular driving, but other components may also need replacement. During a brake inspection, a service person will inspect the entire brake system, from the brakes lines and fluid to the brake pads and rotors…

Seasonal maintenance from Gillman Honda San Benito will save you money, and extend the lifespan of your car.

Not everybody is fully aware of the different kinds of fluids in their vehicles, their wide-ranging functions, and how to check them. Let’s browse over the basics of three such fluids: transmission fluid, motor oil, and coolant.

Coolant is intended to prevent your engine from overheating. It is added to the radiator, where a fan blows cool air over the inside of your vehicle to keep it running as appropriate. The radiator should have a cap on its top somewhere.

 

Do you want to get yourself or your loved one a new car? Well, we at Gillman Honda San Benito have the best cars and a financing application tool that will save you a lot of time, unlike the times when a lot of paperwork was needed to be done. You will be able to fill in forms online without having to visit our showroom. Our team is available in our online showroom to help with any credit queries. The rest of the process will be faster than you expected.

It's holiday season, and that means - well, a lot of things. Most importantly, holiday season spells "lots of food"!

Whether you're going to a friend's house, to visit family, or somewhere else, it's likely you'll transport food somewhere. Even though we regularly groceries home from the supermarket, moving prepared food as loads more difficult. Following are a few tips you should follow when transporting prepared dishes.

Don't send away reusable dishes. By giving the gift of food to others, you signify to keep the dish it's gifted in. Save yourself money and reduce…

Diverse and sporty are words used to easily describe the 2018 Honda Civic Sedan, 2018 Civic Coupe and 2018 Civic Si.

Under the hood the 2018 Civic Sedan and 2018 Civic Coupe have a 1.5-liter direct-injected DHOC VTEC Turbo engine that produces 174 horsepower and 167 pounds-feet of torque. The 2018 Civic Si has the more powerful 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine with and output of 205 horsepower and 192 pounds-feet of torque.

Standard on all Sedan trims and standard on Touring trims for both the Sedan and Coupe is the Honda Sensing suite. 

Even though it's a bit late for this storm, many San Benito residents are brushing up on their flood survival skills, and many media outlets are doling out advice. Unfortunately, not all advice is good advice—even from respected sources!

We spotted a Cars.com article on what to do if your car is stuck in a flood with several great tips, and one old myth that could get you killed in a real emergency:

"Do not try to break windows to get out."

If your vehicle is sinking, water pressure will prevent you from opening the doors or…

School is back in session, and one thing you may need to complete your back-to-school checklist is a new carpool system to get your kids safely to class. Whether you've always wanted to try carpooling instead of the bus, or last year's carpool parents are sending their kids to college, Gillman Honda San Benito has a few tips to get organized.

• Hold an official meeting for your friends interested in a carpool. It's easier to plan when you're face-to-face, and gives you time to hash out schedules and rules.
• Make sure every parent participating has a…