Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. I hear
an intermittent noise from the front
of my car. Do I need to worry about
it?
A. Every noise should be checked by
a qualified technician. Use you best
judgment, if it sounds bad, get it
checked right away. Quick
action on a problem can many times
save big dollars.
Q. I have a leak under my car.
How can I tell what is leaking?
A. The coloring of the liquid
identifies the type of liquid.
Coolant Fluid is orange or green,
Engine fluid is Brown or Black,
Transmission Fluid is Red or Pink,
Power Steering Fluid is Light Brown,
Differential Fluid- Brown.
depending on the leak it could mean
trouble, don't wait until it's too
late!
Q. When should I rotate my tires?
A. Rotating your tires should be
done every 6,000-9,000 miles. This
will ensure proper wear and extend
the life of your tires while keeping
you safe.
Q. My engine light comes on, what
should I do?
A. When you first start your car,
all the dashboard lights will come
on as a safety test. These lights
will go off when the test is
complete. If the engine light comes
on after a test or sometime later,
you need to have your checked.
The check engine light is a warning
from the on-board computer system.
It could be a simple problem to fix,
left alone it may become major,
don't ignore this light!
Q. What dashboard lights should I
worry about and which are just
precautions?
A. Every dashboard light is
responsible for notifying the owner
of issues that need to be addressed.
If any of the following lights are
lit you need to have your vehicle
looked at: Engine light, Oil light,
ABS light, Traction light, Tire
Pressure light.
Q. What is the difference between
maintenance and safety?
A. Maintenance is done to prevent
any future problems from occurring
to the vehicle. Safety is to prevent
any incident that would cause damage
to the vehicle, to you or to the
driver who is driving next to you.
Q. Why are there different types
of oils?
A. Synthetic oils are premium , high
concentrated lubricants. They are
for all vehicles and provide higher
mileage. Regular oil works just as
well as synthetic oils when it is
changed on a regular basis (every
3,000-5,000 miles).
Q. With the change of the season
and the temperatures, do I need to
have my car checked?
A. It is a good idea to have your
coolant checked to determine its
freezing and boiling points to
verify whether it needs to be
changed. Have your air
conditioner tested before the summer
heats up, it is cheaper to fix
before the season gets started.
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