Castro Valley Auto Repair

Have you ever wondered how long your trusted Honda can keep running before it needs a little extra care? At Adams Autoworx in Castro Valley we can keep your Honda going for a long time. Honda vehicles, like the Accord or Civic, are known for their reliability, but even the best can encounter engine problems as they age. High mileage, wear and tear, and a lack of regular maintenance can take their toll. If you’ve noticed your Honda isn’t running as smoothly as it once did, it might be time to consider an engine replacement. Signs Your Honda Might Need an Engine ReplacementUnusual Noises: If you hear knocking, rattling, or grinding, it’s time to take a closer look. Overheating: Frequent engine overheating can lead to serious issues. Poor Performance: Slow acceleration or a drop in fuel efficiency may signal future problems. Excessive Exhaust Smoke: Blue or black smoke can indicat ... read more

The Honda Odyssey has spacious interior and is a reliable vehicle. It is designed to accommodate the demands of family life such daily school runs, weekend sports events, and long vacation drives. However, the Odyssey requires regular maintenance and timely repairs to keep it roadworthy. At Adams Autoworx in Castro Valley we can provide you Odyssey with everything it needs to serve you reliably for many years – we offer both maintenance services and repairs – hundreds of them in fact – if your Honda Odyssey needs help, our nationally ASE certified mechanics will get it healthy again.   The most common repairs and services we perform on Honda Odyssey vehicles are: Oil Service – we change not just engine oil and engine oil filter, but also check tire pressure, and rotate tires if advisable. We also perform a digital vehicle inspection to make sure other systems of  your vehicle work as they should. Brake Pads Replacement ... read more

Engine oil is vital to your Honda’s engine. Engine oil not only lubricates moving parts, but also removes impurities, metal shavings, and other gunk that gets generated as a by-product of the normal engine operation. Engine oil picks up these impurities and they get deposited on the oil filter. However, over time the filter gets clogged and loses its effectiveness. Engine oil also undergoes chemical changes due to high heat in the engine, and its lubricating properties get diminished. That’s why at Adams Autoworx in Castro Valley we recommend regular oil changes, and we highly recommend fully synthetic (as opposed to synthetic blend) engine oil. If you plan on keeping your vehicle for the foreseeable future, regular oil change is the way to go. Signs your Honda needs oil change Most drivers rely on mileage as a way of telling when their Honda is due for oil change but other factors come into play as well. Here are some signs that it’s time for your ... read more