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Having your vehicle's oil changed on a regular basis at the service department at Jenkins Hyundai is important to performance. Have you ever wondered what those numbers and letters on the bottle of motor oil mean? They relate to viscosity, measuring the amount of resistance that a particular motor oil has as it flows throughout the engine. Oil moves more slowly the higher its viscosity.

Let's use a bottle of 10W-30 motor oil as an example. 

Nobody enjoys driving a vehicle whose air conditioner is filling the cabin with dust. Also, most of us are not likely to let our engine get destroyed by every single road particle that hits it during the drive. Enter cabin and engine air filters.

These two filters play a significant role in extending the useful life of your motor and cleansing the cabin air that you breathe. 

There are so many things to consider in the winter that you normally don't have to in the summer and this is why so many people choose to dislike the winter months. In addition to bundling up to head out even for a few minutes, you also need to allow for some additional time when you are going somewhere. Your vehicle experiences a lot of additional wear and tear on each drive, and you need to make sure that your fluid levels are topped off, including your fuel tank.

People often let their fuel tank run down below half…

Have you ever been stuck on the side of the road with a broke down vehicle? If so you were probably of the traffic zooming past you. Luckily some people hopefully were courteous enough to get over which you probably greatly appreciated. With that in mind could you imagine working on America's roadways every day and the risk that it presents?

 

Horsepower was created in the 18th century in order to measure the amount of weight a horse could carry, and it is now used as a term in the 21st century for engines in cars. If you wish to know more about horsepower you can ask Jenkins Hyundai today. Certain cars will achieve different acceleration goals as noted in their horsepower capabilities. A sports racehorse is said to carry less weight than a working horse, therefore vehicles can be the same way. Different car manufacturers will give their vehicles different horsepower ratings. Some cars can have higher horsepower...

As a driver in Bridgeport, you might need a car, but you get torn between choosing an all -wheel or 4-wheel drive. Our staff at Jenkins Hyundai is always ready to help you know the differences, hence making the right decisions. The several variations include the following:

If you want to avoid trouble in the winter it is a really good idea to keep your gas tank full. If you let your gas get below the halfway point or wait until your tank is on empty before filling it up you could have problems.

 

You are conscious about your vehicle and don't want it to go without tender love and care. That's why you always make sure the oil is changed regularly, but could you be doing it too regularly? If you have a newer vehicle and you're still changing oil every 3,000 miles, then yes.

Do you spend a lot of time in your vehicle each week? If you're like most Americans, the answer is "yes." On average, American drivers spend 15 hours per week in their vehicles. You know that this can average a significant amount of money spent at the pump.

That won't be the case if you choose the gas-sipping, 2018 Hyundai Sonata though.

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata comes in both hybrid and hybrid plug-in models. In addition, there are six (yes, we got that right!) trim levels to choose from. All are fuel-efficient and offer different creature comforts. Choose…

Do you drive a Hyundai Santa Fe currently, or are you looking at one for the first time? Either way, you'll be impressed with the all-new, 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe which is packed with safety features and beautiful style.