It’s the start of the new winter month and time to focus on another preventative maintenance service. Last month we talked about getting a Battery Service to avoid cold temperature starting problems. . Cold temperatures also put extra strain on many other parts of your vehicle. One of the parts affected by the cold is […]
Battery Service: November Preventative Auto Service of the Month
It’s the start of the new month and time to focus on another preventative maintenance service. Cold temperatures put extra strain on many parts of your vehicle. One of the parts most affected by the cold is your vehicles battery. As temperatures drop, a battery that never gave you any problems before may start to […]
Cooling System Service: October Preventative Auto Service of the Month
It’s the start of the new month and time to focus on another preventative maintenance service. As temperatures drop and winter approaches i think it’s a good time to take a look at the cooling system service. Let’s answer a few common questions about engine cooling system’s and cooling system service procedures. How does my Cooling System work? […]
Power Steering Fluid Flush
A power steering fluid flush every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km) will help prevent hydraulic power steering problems and save you from costly repair bills. Hydraulic power steering systems use pressurized power steering fluid reduce the effort required to steer your vehicle. Over time, heat generated by the power steering pump, moisture and contaminants within […]
Power Steering Fluid Service: September Preventative Auto Service of the Month
It’s the start of the new month and time to focus on another service. This month we will take a look at the power steering fluid service. We will start by answering a few common questions about getting a power steering fluid service. How does my Power Steering System work? Hydraulic Power Steering Operation. On vehicles equipped […]
Maintenance Services
Oil Change Have your oil changed every 6 – 12 months or 3000 miles (5000 km) – 10000 miles (16000 km). Wheel Alignment Your wheel alignment should be checked every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or any-time you feel your vehicle is not handling properly. Brake Service Getting a brake service done every 12 months or 16000 miles […]
Battery Terminal Service
You should get a battery terminal service every year. Over time dirt and corrosion builds up in your battery and battery terminals. This corrosion on your battery terminals can lead to poor connections. Late model vehicles have many different on-board computer and networking systems. All of these systems rely on battery voltage to properly operate. […]
Transfer Case Service
You should get a transfer case service every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – 50,000 miles (80,000 km) using manufacture recommended fluid. Check your vehicle owners manual for specific differential service interval. If your vehicle is 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive than it has a transfer case. The transfer case transfers power to the front or […]
Differential Service
You should get a differential service every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – 50,000 miles (80,000 km) using manufacture recommended fluid. Check your vehicle owners manual for specific differential service interval. When you turn a corner your outer wheels travel further than your inner wheels. The differential is designed to compensate for this difference in distance on […]
Injector Flush
You should get your vehicles injectors flushed every 30000 miles (50000 km), its a good idea to replace your fuel filter (if equipped) at the same time. Your vehicles injectors are electrically controlled nozzles that spray fuel into your engine to be burned in the combustion chamber. They are full of tiny little holes that […]