What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?
November 10, 2015
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in New Orleans, Louisiana, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most New Orleans motorists don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, ... More
Make Your Battery Last
October 30, 2015
Todays report from Boudreaux's is on car batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadnt. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of New Orleans veh... More
Shake It Up in New Orleans!: Why Wheel Balancing
October 27, 2015
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, us New Orleans auto owners generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicles wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto ... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
October 14, 2015
No matter how well theyre made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the car maker to issue recall notices to New Orleans residents and to fix the affect... More
Defensive Driving In New Orleans Louisiana
October 13, 2015
There was a man in New Orleans who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just Kidding!) When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Louisiana highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to ... More
Talk To Boudreaux's About New Shoes For Your Vehicle
October 1, 2015
Custom wheels are one way that New Orleans folks express themselves and personalize their sedan. But they arent as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several critical factors need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have ... More
PCV Valve Service At Boudreaux's In New Orleans
September 25, 2015
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does an important job for New Orleans auto owners. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the sedan engines ru... More
How Your Check Engine Light Works
September 18, 2015
Have you ever had an experience like this in New Orleans Louisiana? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing! You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stoppe... More
Keep it Flowing With A Fuel Filter Replacement At Boudreaux's
September 15, 2015
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around New Orleans Louisiana use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel f... More
To Save Gas Around New Orleans: Keep Up with Your Scheduled Service
September 9, 2015
One topic that hits the news in New Orleans on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Louisiana car owners is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us New Orleans motorists who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need t... More