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Maintenance Quick Reference:
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| Oil Change, Filter & Lube |
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every 3,000 miles
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| Tire rotation |
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every 2nd or 3rd service
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| Air filter |
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every 15,000 miles
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| Automatic transmission service |
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every 30,000 miles
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| Fuel filter |
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every 30,000 miles
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Helpful Automotive Advice
| My car won't start and won't crank
over. What do I do? |
If your car
won't crank over, check the battery voltage by turning on the
headlights. If the lights come on bright, have someone watch the
headlights while turning the ignition key to the cranking position.
If the lights dim or go out, your battery is low or dead. Also check
your car's battery cables. They might be loose or corroded.
If the headlights stay bright, you probably have a bad starter or
starter solenoid. If your car has an aftermarket alarm system, you
might have an alarm system problem.
Remember if you try to use Jumper cables, Red is the positive
terminal and Black is the negative terminal (Ground). Hook up both
the Red terminals, then the Ground terminals, then start the car you
are using to jump the broken car. Rev up the engine on the running
car, this will give you extra power to start the broken car and
protect the electrical of this car. Then have someone start the
broken car. If possible, remember to wear glasses when working
around batteries.
+ ALWAYS REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!! + |
| My Check Engine light is on! What does it mean? |
When the
yellow or orange Check Engine (or Service Engine Soon) light on, the
car's computer is monitoring the fuel injection, smog system and
some ignition systems. If the car is running normally, don't worry
too much. Look at the other gauges and warning lights. If they are
normal, you probably have a sensor or emissions problem. Bring it to
your repair shop at your convenience. You are probably using extra
gas, but you will not get stuck with your car.
If your car is sluggish or missing and the Check Engine light is
on and the rest of the gauges look normal, you need to drive to a
shop as soon as possible. Your car's ignition system or injection
system maybe malfunctioning and you could get stuck!
If your Check Engine light is on and the other gauges are not
normal, TURN OFF YOUR CAR! Tow your car in to prevent further damage
and to avoid getting stuck on the way to a shop! |
| How do I keep my car from breaking down? |
Most people
driving today's cars do not understand how to repair their own car.
Regular, routine maintenance from a high-tech auto repair shop will
help avoid a breakdown. During routine maintenance, the shop can
catch problems early before they become major repairs. Routine
maintenance will also keep your car in better shape for a longer
period of time.
We would like to see our customers every 3,000 miles for a Lube,
Oil & Filter. At that service interval, we can get a good overall
look at you car. Depending on your driving habits, rotate your tire
every second or third service. Every 15,000 miles change your air
filter. Every 30,000 miles service the automatic transmission and
replace fuel filters. 60,000 miles is usually the biggest service
interval. Tune ups, cooling system and timing belts are all done at
60,000 miles. This service is expensive, so remember to budget for
it in advance.
We can
always estimate the price to you in advance.
Schedule an
appointment |
Don't end up stranded..
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