Services
Fluid Services
Oil Change
The most widely accepted service, but also the most misunderstood service. Many people think the oil should be changed either because “it’s time,” “it’s low,” or “it’s dirty.”
Really there is a different criteria for knowing when to change
the oil. It’s determined by driving conditions, that is how the
vehicle is driven. Auto manufacturers take severe driving conditions
into account when planning their recommendations. Severe driving
conditions are frequent stopping and going, (as in city or urban
driving,) short trips (as in running errands around town,) towing
(as in pulling a trailer or loading the vehicle with heavy items,)
or weather extremes (such as a hot summer or freezing winter) If you
use your vehicle in any of the severe driving conditions listed
above, then auto manufacturers will recommend more frequent
intervals than the average 3,000 mile recommended the change oil
intervals. Don’t forget to change the filter each time as well, as
filters are also negatively affected with severe driving because the
filter gets dirtier quicker with those conditions, along with more
condensation and contaminates will be present. To stay on the safe
side, changing the oil and filter every 3,000 miles is usually
recommended by auto manufacturers.
Oil Change Plus Service Oil Change Premier Service
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Intake Cleaning & De-carbonize
This is our customers' and our favorite service! Our favorite because this service pays for itself over a period of time. The pay back is better fuel economy and performance saving you money.
How does this save money? When the engine is shut off there are still vapors in the intake manifold as well as the combustion chambers. These vapors come in contact with the many surfaces, they dry on the surfaces and form as carbon deposits. Over a period of time they build over and over, causing restrictions. The restrictions have a negative effects on fuel injectors, valves, throttle plates, variable intake runner plates, intake ports and in combustion chambers on top of pistons, valve faces, spark plugs, cylinder heads and head gasket seal edges. This process will occur regardless of the type of fuel used.
So what is the problem?
When the engine is cold, carbon deposits soak up fuel needed for start-up. This can lead to prolonged cranking. After the engine warms up, this fuel soaked carbon dries and forms more carbon. This continues to rob fuel from the combustion chamber and will restrict fuel and air flow, and fuel atomization. This will diminish fuel economy and performance. It can lead to hesitation, stalling and surging. In the combustion chamber, high temperatures make NOX production go up. (NOX is smog) This leads to over working of catalytic converters. Catalytic converters are expensive mandatory emissions devices that fails naturally, so you don’t want to add to the problem! Carbon deposits actually start to glow and will cause pre-ignition. Pre-ignition is a condition when fuel ignites before it is supposed to. This further increases NOX, and engine knock. Today's highly computerized engines retard engine timing, reducing efficiency, compounding the problems. Head gasket materials over worked and can be weakened. This does take time to build up, and could take as long as 15,000 to 40,000 miles to occur.
Carbon build up over 15,000 miles. Valve after decarbonize service Piston Carbon
Induction Service
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Power Steering System Flush
This is one of the most over-looked services, which could lead to costly repairs. This service is often over often over-looked because the technicians tend to treat this as a "check it out" item instead of a "possible service" item.
How does this break down? Power Steering systems generate 800 to 2000 psi of pressure. This pressure develops extreme heat when turning the steering wheel while standing still or maneuvering at low speed (for example when maneuvering in and out of parking spaces). Power steering fluid has to provide lubrication for all moving parts. It also conditions seals which are used under extreme pressure and temperature. With the extreme conditions power steering fluid has to work, such as temperature and pressure, failure is inevitable.
Power Steering Fluid Flush and Exchange Service
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Automatic Transmission Fluid System Flush
Automatic Transmission Fluid is the essence of the transmission. This fluid is called upon to do amazing things in the two temperature extremes, quickly and precisely.
How does this break down? Automatic Transmissions run at an ideal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Automatic Transmission fluid has to provide lubrication for all moving parts, has to condition seals and be a conductor of heat to provide cooling for the transmission. So with all these conditions it is no wonder that without maintenance, failure is inevitable. According to the manufacture's service manual, transmission fluid is expected to last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. But in this case, the manufactures have the wisdom to include an inspection check every 30,000 miles. Theoretically, transmission fluid should hold out in moderate driving conditions. With that said it also means that the fluid will not exceed 175 degrees Fahrenheit. To maintain this temperature is nearly impossible. Our engines are designed to run at 185 degrees to 220 degrees on average. The transmission fluid is pumped through a small coil located inside one of the radiator side tanks for cooling. This radiator cools the engine. The coolant in the engine operates at 185 to 220 degrees in ideal conditions. The problem is that normal driving conditions are not ideal. They include stop and go traffic, with the air conditioning on, we drive up steep inclines, we tow small trailers on weekend and or we take vacations with over-loaded vehicles. This increases the demand on the transmission. Not servicing the cooling system on a regular basis is a fast way to bring up the transmission fluid temperature. The transmission cooling system is designed to be sufficient enough in ideal conditions. We are not ideal in our driving habits or conditions. So when your fluid begins to tan it's time to service. When the fluid browns, friction wear and seal drying has occurred and the life of your fluid has probably been at least cut in half. Your overdue for a full system fluid exchange.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush and Exchange Service
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Brake Fluid System Flush
Brake Fluid is a hydroscopic fluid, this means it absorbs moisture. The brake fluid is pumped into brake lines, hoses, abs pumps, calipers and wheel cylinders to stop our vehicles. When it is brutally cold outside, we still expect our vehicle to stop when called upon and then release the brakes when pedal is released.
So What?
Well as the brake fluid is hydroscopic this means it starts to absorb moisture naturally. Because of this, the brake fluids boiling point lowers. This can lead to brake fade and internal system corrosion. Corrosion leads to possible leaks. If the leak goes unnoticed, it will lead to brake system failure, which is a most dangerous situation. Corrosion in system can cause Master cylinders, calipers, wheel cylinders, proportioning valves, hoses, abs valving and seals to bind tear or leak. The importance of having the system flushed is to remove moisture, and help stop and minimize the creation of corrosion.
Brake Fluid Flush Service
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