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At Piazza Honda of Philadelphia, we make it easy to have a well-equipped emergency kit in your car in the local area. Having a few select items that take up very little space in your car can make the difference between getting to safety and spending a cold and dangerous night on the side of the road.

Often times, the difference between moving forward and being stranded is a bottle of fluid. Keeping an extra quart of oil or some windshield wiper fluid can act as insurance against a leak, or just running out. Having a small funnel can make…

There are things that are taught to all drivers, and some of those things are true, and others are myths. You might have learned a lot about vehicles through the years, but it is important for you to know which information that you have received is true and which pieces of information are false. There are many motor oil myths that have been told through the years.

It is a myth that you must take your vehicle to have its oil changed before you head off on a trip. You only need to do this if the oil is due…

To help you keep your vehicle running at its best and avoid unexpected auto expenses, review our five tips for summer car care below. When you finish, you can schedule a service appointment right on our website and save time at the dealership.

1. Coolant System
   During the summer, the greatest threat of breakdown is your engine overheating. To ensure you're not stuck on the side of the road, have your coolant system inspected and filled before the summer heat hits.
2. Wipers
   Wipers in poor condition will leave streaks across your windshield and reduce your visibility.?

On May 14, 2018, Honda announced their excitement of starting mass production on the all-new 2019 Honda Insight. The announcement, accompanied by a $61.5 million investment in Indiana and Ohio production plants for the growing Honda lineup, is a big achievement for local communities and American consumers alike.

Beyond an investment in the local areas, the production of the 2019 Honda Insight exemplifies the commitment of Honda to introduce more electrified vehicles into America. The initiative is proudly headed by the Indiana plant that will produce all Honda Insight models

While changing a flat tire may be a relatively easy task to complete, it is important that you do it correctly. You should never attempt to change a tire on grass or dirt as the jack could sink into the ground. That could result in the vehicle tipping over and landing on a person or object.

Once you have found a flat spot to raise the car, use the jack to lift the vehicle off the ground. Once this has happened, you can start the process of taking the wheel and tire off. After the damaged tire is off, you…

The head gasket goes between your cylinder head and engine. It seals in the combustion chamber. Most cars have a custom gasket, so it depends on your car's make and model. The gasket allows for the right compression and also keeps in gases from the exhaust. Altogether, the gasket is needed to make your engine more efficient. However, there can be issues that arise from long-term use and certain types of cars that are more prone to blown gaskets.

The head gasket seals in things tightly and allows pistons to run through the metal sheet. If you notice that…

Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, take a toll on the performance of a car battery. Most people associate a dead battery with below zero temps, but extremely high temperatures are just as guilty. Unless you're living somewhere where the temperatures are around 77 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, make routine battery maintenance a top priority.

In cold weather, as the mercury drops, so does the capacity of lead acid batteries. At -22 degrees Fahrenheit, the battery runs at around 50% of its normal capacity. Because motors demand a stronger boost to start in cold weather...

Traction, control, handling and fuel efficiency should all be among your primary concerns when searching for a new car. Still, you may not be aware that your choice of front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive can directly impact all of these important factors. For this reason, we’ll now take a look at these two drivetrains side by side so you can understand the differences.

You’re probably aware that a front-wheel drive vehicle is driven only by the front two wheels, and this provides certain advantages to a vehicle. Primarily, FWD vehicles offer improved traction and control on wet or…

Brake fluid is an essential part of any car's brake system. It provides the force needed to stop a vehicle at whatever speed it may be going as quickly as possible.

In modern automotive brakes, each wheel has a brake pad that clamps down on a rotor that's attached to it. The friction this creates slows the wheel to a stop. This action is performed by cylinders that are powered by pressurized brake fluid when you step on the brake pedal. When brake fluid leaks, the amount of force the brakes can apply is reduced because of the…

When it comes to choosing the right kind of oil for your vehicle's motor, you have a couple of options. Here at Piazza Honda of Philadelphia, we want you to have all the facts so you can choose the right oil for your motor.

Oil that comes from nature with just a few added chemicals is called conventional oil. It is a basic lubricant that keeps motors running smoothly most of the time. Synthetic oil is created in a laboratory and scientifically designed to be the best possible motor oil. Always check out your owner's manual to see…