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If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas explains.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straightforward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.