The shocks and struts in your vehicle are integral parts of your suspension. While you may think of them as interchangeable terms, the two play different, and important parts in the overall function of your vehicle. The Difference Between a Shock and Strut Even though shocks and struts are both responsible for the weight transfer …
Four-wheel drive or (4WD) is one of the best updates the car industry ever made! While people often confuse four-wheel drive with all-wheel drive (AWD), they are different systems. All-wheel drive is the idea that the vehicle’s systems power both the front and back wheels the entire time you are driving. Four-wheel drive systems are …
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Have you ever been driving down the road, listening to your favorite song for the fifth time, and suddenly, a squirrel runs out in front of your car, leading you to slam on your brakes? You stop immediately, and the little guy is safe and sound. This lucky moment thankfully happened with the help of your brake …
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This summer is setting up to be a great one. As the quarantine starts to cool down and the weather heats up, there will be more and more people going outside and traveling. For our road trippers, your car is your lifeline and here at Houska Automotive, we want to make sure your vehicle is ready to run on the open road. There are …
Tired of not knowing about the most important safety feature on your vehicle? We will spare you the research- and give you everything you need to know about replacing your tires. Tires are one of the most important safety features of your vehicle. They support your vehicle load, transmit traction and braking forces to the …
Summertime is quickly approaching, and the sizzling heat is bound to make you turn up the air conditioning in your vehicle. Back in the old days, cars were made without factory–installed air conditioning units, but today, more than 99% of cars have air conditioning in them! Are you wanting to know more about how the air …
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Change of season – Change your oil, saving money on gas with synthetic oil changes. Many may not understand the importance of an oil change. Like blood to your body, oil is the blood to your car. Dirty, low, or no oil in the car’s system can seize up the engine, shutting down the car …
Halloween may be scary to some, but blood shortages are even scarier! In fact, according to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. Our community needs your help! Join us on Friday, October 30 for the annual Houska Automotive Blood Drive, “What’s up donor?” This “Looney Tunes Blood Drive” …
With so many options these days, finding the right car can be overwhelming. After all, it is probably one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. Especially if you’ve never purchased or leased a car before, it can be hard to figure out which is the best one for you. A lot of what …
Back to school looks a lot different for most people this year. Some kids are fully remote, some are back in person part time, and some have gone back to school in person full time. Whatever your specific case may be, the start of school always seems to bring more people out on the roads, …