Car Care and Safety Tips
For the past hundred years, the Texaco Star has been a guiding light for motorists who care about their cars and enjoy driving. To help you get the most out of your car and keep you safe while driving, we offer useful tips and sound advice. Maximizing performance and keeping you safe on the road is what Texaco has long been about. Here are some tips to keep you on the road, and to keep the roads safe for everyone.
Featured Texaco Tip Brakes Both disc and drum brakes slow your car by creating friction, which also causes brake parts like pads and shoes to wear. Ignoring your brakes can cause damage to your brakes -- and ultimately result in brake failure.
When braking, if you notice a flashing brake warning light, hear squealing or grinding noises, feel the steering wheel shake or sense the need for an increased stopping distance, it's very likely time for a brake service.
Both disc and drum brakes slow your car by creating friction, which also causes brake parts like pads and shoes to wear. Ignoring your brakes can cause damage to your brakes -- and ultimately result in brake failure.
