Brake fluids help lubricate the system that helps keep the brakes working properly, but they do not lubricate the pads. This may seem odd since maintaining brake fluids helps keep the brake system working properly, but putting fluid on the wrong side of the pad would make the brakes less effective.

Brake pads are the part of the brake used to stop the car. The pad applies friction to the wheel, and friction supplies the force that slows the car down. Cars cannot stop on a dime, but they can slow down. 

Here at Capitol Hyundai Montgomery, we believe that it is important to keep our customers informed and educated when it comes to maintaining their cars. As area residents will be acutely aware, regular maintenance and care are particularly important during the harsh winter months. As such, we have decided to put together some helpful winter car care tips to help get you through.

Since it gets dark pretty early during the winter, it is important to ensure that the lights on your vehicle are all in good running order. 

When you're driving, you shouldn't feel any kind of vibration from your vehicle or experience any kind of pulling to one side of the road. If you experience any of these issues, then your tire pressure might not at the proper level.

Your tire pressure can change because of the temperature outside your vehicle or if there is any damage to your tires. If the pressure is too high, then there won't be as much of the tire touching the roadway, which could impact stopping and handling curves. 

When the alternator fails in your vehicle, you will definitely know it. Most people mistake the car battery for the driving force of all the devices in your vehicle.

When you have your vehicle inspected at the service center, the team will do a thorough check of the charging system. This will make sure that the belt is spinning and charging the alternator, and that it is providing all the accessories in your car with the right amount of power. 

You know that motor oil helps your car run safely and that your car requires an oil with a specific viscosity rating. But what do motor oil viscosity ratings mean? We have the answer, here at our Hyundai maintenance center in Montgomery, AL.

Let's define viscosity first. This quality measures a liquid's flow resistance. Thick liquids like molasses flow slowly, so we say that they have high viscosity. Water and other thin liquids flow quickly, so they feature low viscosity. Motor oil viscosity ratings always have a W and a hyphen, and examples include 5W-20 and 10W-40. 

Brakes are something that you hardly ever think about until something goes wrong. Your brakes use friction to overcome the energy generated by the car moving forward. When the driver pushes on the brake pedal, the lever pushes a piston into the master cylinder. The master cylinder is filled with hydraulic fluid. This multiplies the force of your foot and transfers it to the brake system. The hydraulic fluid causes the brake caliper to press the brake pad against the brake disc. This creates friction and heat in the brake pad.

Have you ever hit a pot hole and your car seemed to bounce? Although this is not good for your vehicle, it could have been a whole lot worse if it wasn't for your suspension. That's why we here at Capitol Hyundai Montgomery want you to know the basics about what your suspension does and when it needs to be serviced and replaced.

The suspension of your vehicle can be thought of as shock absorbers. There are probably tons of rocks and other debris that your car runs over on a daily basis that you don't even…

Driving during winter is no doubt a thrilling experience. That is until your regular wiper blades begin to miss the windshield leaving behind a trail of streaks. This not only reduces your visibility completely but also ruin your driving experience. Regular wiper blades are simply not designed for such challenging seasons of the year, but winter wiper blades are.

The benefit that comes with your winter blades available at Capitol Hyundai Montgomery is that They do not allow ice to cl

Here at Capitol Hyundai Montgomery, we are all very excited for the holidays. This is a time to get together with your family and have a great time. One of the best things about the holidays is the amazing food. Some of the best family gatherings are the ones where everyone brings a home-cooked dish. If you are one of these people making a homemade dish, there are some things you should know when transporting the food.

Having your car repaired at a dealership is an easy decision. Having your vehicle serviced at our dealership is a decision that should be made just as quickly.

The technicians who work in the parts and service departments at our dealership are highly skilled and well-trained technicians who are licensed to work on your car model and make. Our technicians are required to attend continuing education training courses sponsored by the manufacturer.