Your should get a transmission service every 2 – 5 years 30000 miles (50000 km) – 50000 miles (80000 km) using manufacture recommended fluid. Check your vehicle owners manual for specific transmission service interval. Just like your engine oil, your transmission fluid needs to be replaced regularly. Both manual and automatic transmissions are a very complex part […]
Brake Service
Getting a brake service done every 12 months or 16000 miles (25000 km) will clean up any corrosion that may have built up over time preventing premature brake wear. Most of your mechanical brake parts are located behind your wheels. Dirt and debris will build up behind there over time and can cause your brakes to rust. This […]
Wheel Alignment
Your wheel alignment should be checked every 20,000 km. As your vehicle ages, gravity works against the springs that it rides on. Over time, the springs weaken causing your vehicle to sit closer to the ground. When your vehicles ride height changes, your steering angles also change. Your wheels start to point in or out slightly. This happens equally […]
Brake Fluid Flush
A brake fluid flush every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km) will help prevent brake hydraulic problems and save you from costly repair bills. Over time, your brake fluid absorbs moisture in your brake hydraulic system. Your brake fluid can only absorb so much, then the moisture starts to rust your brake hydraulics from the inside out. This rust will […]
Coolant Flush
Most coolant is good for 3 years and some long life coolant is good for 5 years. You need to find out what you have in your vehicle and have a coolant flushed accordingly. If your car is over 5 years old and you haven’t had a coolant flush yet, you could be severely damaging […]
Oil Change
Have your oil changed every 6 – 12 months or 3000 miles (5000 km) – 10000 miles (16000 km) using manufacture recommended oil. Its always best to follow your manufactures service schedule, having said that be sure your getting oil that meets or exceeds the minimum specification. Most late model vehicles have a built in oil […]