Automotive News & Information - Thomas Myers Automotive

When you see tires advertised, you’ll often see the word “radial” attached to it. What does this mean, and where did radial tires originate? Myers Automotive, Inc in Granbury, TX is here, with answers to questions you weren’t even asking.

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The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to ensure smooth, reliable operation. At Myers Automotive, Inc in Granbury, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, creates a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Myers Automotive, Inc in Granbury, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.

Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Myers Automotive, Inc will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

Modern cars are marvels of technological ability. If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you especially understand how advanced cars and SUVs have become. At Myers Automotive, Inc in Granbury, TX, we provide what run of the mill service centers can’t; a deep understanding of luxury and performance vehicles, and the equipment necessary to care for them.

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Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from Myers Automotive, Inc in Granbury, TX.

Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from Myers Automotive, Inc in Granbury, TX.