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With the leaves changing color and a chill in the air around Burlington, NJ or Southampton, it's time to start thinking about getting your vehicle ready for the winter months ahead. Fall is the perfect time to bring your car in for routine maintenance at Mike Piazza Honda. Our service center is staffed by factory-trained technicians who know your vehicle inside and out and use only genuine OEM parts. Some key services to consider this fall include oil and filter changes, fluid level checks, tire rotations, brake inspections, and battery tests.

You can use your vehicle in order to jump start another vehicle that has a dead car battery. The two vehicles have to be close enough to each other to attach the cables. The vehicles also have to be off and in the park or neutral position. Find the battery terminals each vehicle. Connect the jumper cables. Start your vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. Have the person start their vehicle. Unhook the jumper cables.

Whether it’s your interior environment or the performance of your engine, air quality is an important part of your driving experience. Here at Mike Piazza Honda, we want the people of Langhorne to have what they need to manage their cabin and engine air filters. We will go over the functions of each, and what you need to consider for proper maintenance.

When you think about air filters, you probably think primarily about the air you breathe. Cabin air filters are responsible just for that, maintaining your interior air 

You've likely seen the term "ASE Certified" when visiting a mechanic's shop or in particular, at a dealership's service department. You've probably gathered that ASE Certified refers to the qualifications of the mechanics or service techs, but do you truly understand what the acronym means or know why this certification is important?

ASE stands for "Automotive Service Excellence," and it means that a mechanic has completed certain requirements in training. Furthermore, it means that the mechanic in question is certified to work on any and every electrical component or system in every 

It is important for you to check your tires on a regular basis. The tread and pressure are two of the things that you need to pay attention to. You can perform the penny test in order to check the tread and pressure. All you have to do is check the penny and put it in the tread of the tire. Your tread is worn out if you are able to see the top of Lincoln's head. You need to get a new tire.

Checking the tire pressure can potentially prevent your tires from blowing out. Maintaining the proper…

A blind-spot monitor is a driver's assistance system that notifies you if there is an object in your blind-spot by illuminating lights in both rearview mirrors and also a sound notification.

Blind-spot monitors are possible by using short-range radar sensors on each side of the rear that let the car's computer know if there is an object in the way. Blind-Spot Monitor Prevents Accidents You'll be surprised at how simple and easy driving is with a blind-spot monitor. High-end cars even have lane-keep assist and accident mitigation systems that will keep you in your lane automatically 

Learning to use a multimeter is actually quite simple, and it can make the difference between experiencing a battery failure while cruising and securely driving with a fully functioning electrical system and a fully charged battery unit. How can you use a multimeter for this purpose, though?

You can take this tool and measure precisely how much voltage is coming from your current battery unit. Ideally, you should see a number that is north of 12.6 volts, assuming you have performed this multimeter test with the engine off. If you have performed this test instead with the engine on…

Routine maintenance is important for any vehicle. One service that is often overlooked involves the fuel system. At Mike Piazza Honda, we want you to know how important fuel system service really is.

Over time, build-up can form inside your fuel system. It can clog lines and take up space in your tank. This can have several negative impacts on your vehicle as you drive around Langhorne. For one, it will eventually reduce your vehicles fuel efficiency. It can also impact how effectively your fuel injectors do their job, potentially causing damage to your engine later on.

There are important measures that anyone should take to keep their vehicle protected during the winter months. It is their responsibility as a vehicle owner to care for it and get the most life out of it. We have a few quick tips on how to do this during the winter.

• Change Over To Winter Tires - Winter tires are designed for the winter elements and are best to use during those months. Make the switch over to get maximum protection.
• Keep The Tank Full - There are dangerous situations that arise when someone gets stuck in the snow and ice without…

Performing a tire rotation on your vehicle is a part of routine maintenance that is going to save you time and money in the long run if you have one done every 5,000 miles. Because all wheels wear differently when driving, it is necessary to switch them around to get the most life out of your tires, keep them wearing evenly and help reduce unwanted wear on your drivetrain that could end up in costly repairs in the future.

How To Properly Rotate Tires

Doing a proper tire rotation is specific to each vehicle considering that every car has…