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There are few things as iconic in as an American road trip. The wide open road, the vast wilderness, the endless oceans, tallest mountains, the largest ball of string, all iconic to the American road trip. Route 66 is world renowned for it’s weird and zany attractions, it’s long empty drives and as being one of the first highways in the US. Originally stretching some 2,400 miles from Chicago southwestward through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and ending in Santa Monica California. The road served as a major path during migration from the horrific dust bowl consuming the Midwest. Which lead to the development and growth of small tourist towns all along the route. The route gained most of it’s popularity because of the geography which it went through. Mostly flat, and connecting to California, the route became very popular with commercial trucking ... read more

With spring right around the corner drivers will be hitting the road running down warm weather and greener pastures. Now is a great time to get your car ready for the long and winding roads ahead. A little car maintenance will go along way in keeping your car rolling down the highway and running at it’s most efficient. Wiper Blades Here in Central Texas it seems that my wiper blades get neglected the most out of all of the parts of my car. Summers are hot and rain is sparse so they hardly get used. It’s usually one of the few days that it rains and i use them as they rip apart across my windshield or when I go to inspection and fail. Replacing a wiper is easy, takes less than 5 minutes and usually doesn’t require any tools. It’s recommend by mechanics that they get replaced at least once a year around fall. Generally we abuse our wipers a lot mor ... read more

With out a doubt headlights are one of he top safety features on a car. Without them we wouldn’t be able to drive at night, or in adverse situations. We trust them to always light up the road ahead of us when we turn them on and we use them to signal other motorists to danger or a friendly warning that a police officer may be up the road. We neglect them until they burn out, or until the lenses are foggy. Hazing is caused by the wearing away of the protective hard coat which then exposes the softer plastic underneath to scratches, oxidation and grime. There are several ways to clear up an old headlight ranging from the simple and cheap to the pricey and a professional. No matter what the path the first step is always to wash the headlight and get all of the dirt and grime off. Second you’ll need to get several grades of sandpaper, ranging from coarse to fine. anytime s ... read more

HyperMiling (Hyper-Mile-Ling) is a series of techniques, or as some might say a philosophy of driving that squeezes the most fuel efficiency out of your car. Through various techniques, and driving habit changes any car can greatly improve their gas mileage. Lets take a quick look at a few. Ok, first we’re going to start with one of the most obvious ways to save money on transportation. Drive less. Walk, ride a bike, live closer to your job, take the bus, all these are on the “duh” list, but are essential to the hypermiling philosophy. Check your tire pressure Most people don’t really think about it, but an under inflated tire creates more drag and friction for your car to over come, this in turn leads to lower fuel economy. Check your tires at least once every couple weeks to ensure they are inflated to the proper PSI, which is listed on t ... read more

Coolant, or Antifreeze is typically a 50/50 mixture of water and glycol. The glycol acts as the antifreeze agent and the coolant, keeping the water inside of the radiator from freezing in extreme cold and from boiling over during routine driving. While water is a better heat transferer, the addition of glycol allows the cooling system to maintain a stable level of heat during all driving and weather conditions. There are only two types of consumer coolants. Separated by the type of glycol used. Ethylene Glycol, until recently the standard antifreeze. A green toxic liquid that has been reported to cause birth defects, reproductive damage and even death if consumed. Ethylene glycol antifreeeze has a sweet smell and taste with makes it very appealing to animals and small children, and can be fatal if consumed. Propylene Glycol, A significantly less tox ... read more

Thanks to an early cold front, we are all mindful that winter is coming on hard and strong here in Central Texas. It’s time to winterize your car. If you need car repair, Temple, TX or car repair, Belton, TX then let’s make that happen now before you break down on the side of the road in the cold. Let us show you how to winterize your car the right way. Looking at ways you can prepare your car for winter and what you’ll need to tell your mechanic when you walk in there or maybe you can do most of this yourself. The Car Care Council recommends the following steps on how to winterize your car: Have the battery and charging system checked for optimum performance. Cold weather is hard on batteries. Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system. As a general rule of thumb, this should be done every two years. Make su ... read more

Here at Eurotech, we see a lot of car repair, Temple, TX or car repair, Belton, TX for texting and driving. I would say it’s out of hand but the problem is actually in hand, the phone is in the hand of the driver and needs to be put down and the driver needs to be driving. Not texting and driving. To avoid being one of the thousands looking for car repair, Temple, TX or car repair, Belton, TX wait to send that text until you stop your car. Even if you’re using a talk to text program, your life isn’t worth it. Some information we’ve pulled from a website about texting and driving www.Distraction.gov scares us! Did you know that there are more than 153.3 billion texts sent every month in the United States which includes Puerto Rico, Guam and the Territories. At 55 miles per hour, glancing dow ... read more

It’s amazing to me that with all the technology and information out there, we still have people who will say “I’m safer if I’m thrown from my vehicle during an accident than if I’m trapped inside” and they won’t wear a seat belt. Now, I’m not a physics major and if you’re looking to see vehicles involved in accidents or you want to see car repair, Temple, TX or car repair, Belton, TX you can stop by the shop here at Eurotech Car Care but what I’d like you to imagine right now is riding around with an elephant in your back seat. That’s right, an elephant. In an accident, a 60 pound child thrown forward becomes a 2700 pound projectile or an elephant hurtling through your vehicle during an accident when not buckled in correctly. Now, that puts things into perspective doesn’t it? Volvo has been on the forefront of safety innovation for decades and always pro ... read more

Are you a business and want to try to avoid car repair, Temple, TX or car repair, Belton, TX? Stay safer on the road and keep your fleet of vehicles in great shape? Consider having your employees attend a defensive driving course to polish their driving skills and reduce your business insurance premiums. National Safety Council Driver Safety Training has proven to be an effective solution to control liability costs associated with work related crashes. When an employer has all employees attend driver safety training, the standards are known and each employee can be held accountable as well as safety issues addressed prior to an accident happening. Attendance of classes also reduces insurance premiums and fleet repair bills by minimizing accident rates. Attendance in Driver Safety training also keeps employees aware off the clock as well and improves their skills on and off the job. Public perception of your business can be based on your employees driving skills ... read more

Let’s talk BMW ownership in Central Texas and car repair, Temple, TX or car repair, Belton, TX. Owning a BMW isn’t like owning a run of the mill car, you can’t just take it anywhere for service or repairs. You need to take it somewhere they know the brand and are experienced. Here are some tips to extending the life of your BMW and improving the overall performance – especially gas mileage and emissions: Tip #1: Cleanliness of your engine is the best preventive maintenance you can perform on your BMW. An overall clean engine runs cooler and is easier to work on and is much less likely to cause premature failure of other parts. If you need car repair, Temple, TX or car repair, Belton, TX, who wouldn’t want to show up at the mechanic with a clean engine? They will appreciate you. Tip #2: Using the mileage guidelines as your benchmark, regular routine replacement of all filters, lubricants, coolant and the other parts noted in your owner’s manual is ... read more