Unlike in the past when we had to manually check the tire pressure, today new cars have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System or a tire pressure light to inform you if the tire pressure is incorrect. However, it’s still important to manually check the pressure regularly. Stop at Rusnak/Pasadena if you need a tire gauge…
The exhaust of your vehicle is imperative to it running properly and to keeping you safe. This is because its largest purpose is to remove many toxic gases that the engine creates and keep them from moving into the cabin of the vehicle. That is why our team here at Rusnak/Pasadena Porsche is here to…
The amount of air you fill your tires with impacts their durability and your safety. Too little or too much air could lead to serious repercussions. Driving on tires with low tire pressure is the leading cause of tire failure. The tire will lose its layers due to the steady friction being generated. Its inner…
If you have dim lights in your car or you notice trouble getting your car to start in the morning, this could mean that your alternator is starting to break down. As part your electrical system, the alternator is responsible for recharging your battery when your car is running. The alternator doesn’t usually need a…
Vehicle owners may notice that their car or truck comes with a spare tire. It may either be compact or the same size as the vehicle’s other tires. Compact tires are usually provided when a manufacturer wants to preserve space in the trunk, and they may be referred to as “donuts.” If a provided spare…
Technology has improved in many ways over the years with vehicles. The same is true for scheduling customers. You once could just call the service team to get on our calendar. These days getting an appointment is as simple as visiting our online service scheduler. The online service scheduler is a simple tool you can…
Oil is an essential fluid for an internal combustion engine in any vehicle regardless of make or model. Oil lubricates the internal parts of the engine and prevents damage caused by friction. It also allows an engine to operate more efficiently by lowering the amount of heat that is caused by friction. This extends the…
Your next road trip can be a success or a failure, and it’s largely up to you. A key element to a successful road trip is planning ahead. Actually, planning well even beats planning ahead of time. Emergencies can pop up at any time and good planning can save the day. Here are some tips…
Are you throwing away money in wasted gas and too frequent oil changes? If you are getting your oil changed every 3000 miles, then that is exactly what you are doing. We here at Rusnak/Pasadena want our customers to know that if you have a newer car and come to see us for an oil…
Vehicles are truly sophisticated pieces of machinery. Outside of gasoline or diesel, depending on the type of engine your vehicle uses, you’ll also want to pay special attention to the many fluids under the hood, including motor oil and transmission fluid. The transmission, if you didn’t already know, is the large, rod-shaped device at the…