L & L Automotive
3987 E Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512.894.4486

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Oil Filter

As your engine runs, dirt gets into the oil.  Oil sludge can also start to build up.  Fortunately, motor oil contains detergents that clean the engine and gather up contaminates.  The o...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024

DRIPPING SPRINGS: Have You Considered Synthetic Oil?

I recently saw an ad for synthetic oil.  I really hadn’t heard about it before, so I asked by service advisor for some background.  Basically, the inside of your engine gets hot becaus...
Published on: Mar 31, 2024

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change

Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more.  Following these recommendations is very ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2023

The Maintenance Mindset For DRIPPING SPRINGS Drivers

{{ image('MzA0') }} In DRIPPING SPRINGS, we know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems really hard to remember to do it. We generally accept that many things in life require regular mai...
Published on: Mar 15, 2022

The Maintenance Mindset: Full-Service Oil Change At L & L Automotive

{{ image('MzIx') }} people generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance: their teeth, clothes, yards and so on, but people in TEXAS often don't apply the idea of maintenance...
Published on: May 08, 2021

Oil Change

An oil change:  Sounds simple, but there’s some important things to know about preventing oil sludge. Oil eventually starts to turn into jelly.  Literally – petroleum jelly.&nbs...
Published on: Apr 06, 2020

L & L Automotive Tip: Use The Correct Fluids In Your Vehicle

Big advances in automotive technology have led to the development of high-tech fluids to keep pace.  A simple example of this is the cooling system.  For decades it was primarily made from i...
Published on: Jun 12, 2019