Car care articles
Straight answers to the questions we hear at the counter every week, written by the KJLux Auto service team.
Acura Maintenance Minder codes explained for Carrollton driversAcura Maintenance Minder codes explained: A, B and sub-codes 1 to 7, when to act on them, and how ASE-certified techs in Carrollton service and reset them.
Air-cooled Porsche 911 care in Texas heat: a Carrollton guideAir-cooled Porsche 911 care for DFW summers: oil temps, zinc-rich oil, valve adjustments, leaks and weak A/C. ASE-certified help in Carrollton. Read more.
Audi oil leaks: common causes and fixes in CarrolltonAudi oil leaks explained: valve cover, PCV, oil filter housing, rear main seal and oil pan leaks on the 2.0T, 3.0T and 4.0T. Free estimates in Carrollton.
BMW Condition Based Service explained for Carrollton driversBMW Condition Based Service explained: what CBS tracks, how the countdowns work, when to change oil sooner, and how KJLux in Carrollton resets it right.
Check engine light flashing vs steady: what to do next, from a Carrollton shopCheck engine light flashing or steady? What each one means, when to stop driving and why a free code read isn't a diagnosis, from KJLux Auto in Carrollton.
Dealer vs independent luxury auto repair: a straight answer for Carrollton ownersDealer vs independent luxury auto repair: what federal law says about your warranty, what still goes to the dealer, and how KJLux in Carrollton documents it.
Escalade and Yukon electrical problems, explained by a Carrollton shopEscalade and Yukon electrical problems: battery drain, black screens and low-voltage warnings, with fixes from GM bulletins. From KJLux Auto in Carrollton.
How often to change oil in a luxury car: a Carrollton guideHow often to change oil in a luxury car: factory intervals by brand, severe-service rules and oil approvals, plus how KJLux in Carrollton sets your schedule.
How to read a dealer service quote, from a Carrollton independent shopHow to read a dealer service quote: labor hours, recommended vs required items and fluid flushes. KJLux in Carrollton gives free, itemized written estimates.
Infiniti common problems by model for Carrollton ownersInfiniti common problems by model, from QX60 CVT judder to the QX50 VC-Turbo recall, with symptoms, causes and fixes from ASE-certified techs in Carrollton.
Jaguar cooling system problems: a Carrollton guide to the warning signsJaguar cooling system problems: coolant pipe, water pump, thermostat and cap leaks on V6, V8 and Ingenium engines. Warranty-backed repair in Carrollton.
Land Rover air suspension problems: a Carrollton repair guideLand Rover air suspension problems: warning messages, compressor, air spring and valve block faults, coil kits and ASE-certified diagnosis in Carrollton.
Lexus maintenance schedule explained for Carrollton ownersLexus maintenance schedule explained: what's due at 5,000, 30,000 and 60,000 miles, hybrid extras and what's optional, from ASE-certified techs in Carrollton.
Luxury car brake job cost: what drives it, from a Carrollton shopLuxury car brake job cost explained: rotors, wear sensors, electronic parking brakes and carbon-ceramics. Free itemized estimates at KJLux Auto in Carrollton.
Mercedes-Benz Service A vs Service B: a Carrollton shop’s guideMercedes-Benz Service A vs Service B: what each includes, how they alternate and what Flexible Service does. KJLux in Carrollton uses MB-approved oil.
Mercedes Sprinter maintenance schedule for work vans and campersMercedes Sprinter maintenance schedule explained for diesel and gas vans: Service A and B intervals, DEF, fuel filters and what hard use changes. Carrollton.
Texas heat car care: a summer checklist from CarrolltonTexas heat car care in DFW: what summer does to batteries, A/C, cooling, tires and interiors. New customers get a free safety inspection in Carrollton.
Texas window tint law explained for Carrollton driversTexas window tint law explained: front window limits, the windshield strip, medical exemptions and stickers, checked against DPS rules. KJLux in Carrollton.
Used luxury car inspection checklist for Carrollton buyersUsed luxury car inspection checklist: history, recalls, walk-around, test drive, module scan and paperwork. ASE-certified KJLux techs in Carrollton can help.
Volvo service intervals explained for Carrollton ownersVolvo service intervals explained: what's due at 10,000, 20,000, 40,000 and 60,000 miles, oil spec, brake fluid and T8 hybrids. KJLux Auto in Carrollton.
Windshield replacement and ADAS calibration: a Carrollton guideWindshield replacement and ADAS calibration explained: static vs dynamic, OEM glass, HUD and rain sensors, and what to ask. Itemized estimates in Carrollton.