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Manufacturers Scheduled Maintenance All vehicle manufacturers produce a maintenance schedule for each vehicle that they build. These maintenance schedules are designed to optimize the safety and dependability of your vehicle. In most cases, if the severe weather schedule is adhered to in Minnesota's climate along with periodic inspections it will decrease operating costs and minimize repair bills.
Corroded Battery Cables Corroded cables and a weak battery cause starting trouble. Have battery and charging system checked if the engine turns over slowly. Warm weather puts more demand on your vehicles electrical system than cold weather. It's a good idea to get your battery, alternator, and starter checked before summer vacation travel. Back To Top Tired Tires Worn tires are dangerous. Proper inflation, alignment and balance will extend tire life. Back To Top
Old Brake Fluid Have the brake fluid flushed out and new fluid installed every 24 months or 25,000 miles. Brake fluid gets moisture contaminated and losses it's ability to seal and lubricate over time. If the fluid in the brake master cylinder appears dark in color it may be time to replace it. Back To Top
Did you know that you burn less gas at highway speeds with your windows up and your air conditioner on than you do with your windows down and air conditioner off? Government tests prove it. Reduced air drag with closed windows makes the difference. Back To Top
Cooling System The cooling system in most vehicles should be flushed and new anti-freeze / coolant installed every other year. The pH conditioner in coolant wears out and the system becomes acidic and contaminated which can cause corrosion of internal engine parts, radiators, and heater cores. Back To Top Alignment Most vehicles should have their alignment checked every year. The springs and suspension sag from the weight of the vehicle which changes the alignment angles. This can cause tire wear and handling problems. Back To Top Automatic Transmission Your automatic transmission fluid should be changed every 25,000 miles of normal driving. In most vehicles, transmission fluid gets contaminated much like your engines, oil and seal additives wear out. Check your vehicles maintenance manual for specifics on your vehicle. Back To Top Engine Cleanliness One very common sight, during the summer months, is seeing a motorist standing on the side of the road, with the hood of the car gaping wide open, and billows of steam issuing from the engine cavity. While this could be the result of a blown radiator, or a worn-out water pump, it has been our experience that it is usually, more commonly, the result of a ruptured radiator hose, or a broken fan belt. Fan belts and hoses do wear out with time but far too many of them wear out prematurely because of one thing...oil. Oil that leaks from the engine, coats the rubber and promotes rapid deterioration. Rubber products, under the hood of a vehicle, that are exposed to oil and the extreme heat of summer driving may be expected to last only 6 to 8 months rather than 3 to 5 years. Not only are the belts and radiator hoses made of rubber but the spark plug wires, vacuum hoses, motor mounts, electrical connectors, and heater hoses are also made of rubber and rubber products. The oil mixed with dirt combine to thoroughly coat the entire engine compartment. This, in turn, insulates the engine and can actually make it run hotter. The main culprit, for oil leaks, is usually the valve cover. In recent years, most auto makers have not used a gasket but, rather, an RTV silicone which is applied to the valve cover, in place of a gasket. The cure for all of this?
Timing Belt Maintenance In simple terms goes like this. There are basically two types of engines. One type is known as a non-interference, this means if the timing belt breaks the engine is able to free wheel without damaging the internal parts. The other type is known as the interference engine, this means if the timing belts breaks the piston can make contact with the valves, resulting in severe damage. Either way, it is important to maintain a good timing belt. Most cars recommend replacing the belt at every 60,000 or 90,000 miles depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Back To Top
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