Phil's Car Care
22321 E MARTIN DR PORTER, TX 77365 | (281) 354-8700

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Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car

TX air quality affects Porter drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle? ...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026

Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Porter, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the o...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025

Busted in Porter: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.  So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free? Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025

Do I Need AWD? (Pros and Cons of AWD)

When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it's tempting to say, "I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather."  Well, may...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025

Simple Answers from Phil's Car Care for Porter: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do Porter drivers need to have it done?Phil's Car Care Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as ha...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025

Things to Know About the Cost of Auto Repair

Profit margins in the automotive service industry are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated and expensiv...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025