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2301 South Townsend

Montrose, Co 81401

(970)240-0288
 

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to find out why we recommend complete preventative maintenance services.

Why Visit Your Lube Center Regularly?

Visiting your lube center regularly will help you maintain a healthy, hassle-free vehicle.  Shop n' Lube's professional  technicians may spot a potential problem that can be easily addressed now.  Ignored, that little problem could grow into a great big expensive problem later.  Your body demands fluids, so does your car. Having brake, steering system, battery and automatic transmission fluids inspected regularly can save you from any number of dilemmas, like when you shift your transmission into drive and it won’t!   Your lube professional can keep your engine running smoothly by providing timely maintenance services.

Why Change Your Motor Oil?

The life expectancy of your car depends on your answer. Motor oil gets contaminated by substances like dust, 

metallic shavings and even antifreeze. And did you know that the additive package, which is part of your fully 

formulated  motor oil, would break down in time and become a contaminant, too?
 

As contaminants are whipped into the oil, sludge is formed. This sludge will stick to parts of the engine causing 

the  engine to perform less efficiently. Eventually, this sludge can cause engine failure. Neglecting oil changes is 

hazardous to your engine's health!
 

Changing your oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first, is generally recommended. However you 

should follow the recommendations in your owner's manual. Even a car that is not running will get oil 

contamination as a result of accumulated moisture. If the car isn't run long enough to get rid of the moisture, it 

becomes damaging.

The oil filter's job is to remove oil contaminants. It sifts out the solid particles while allowing the oil to flow 

unrestricted through the engine. When the oil filter becomes full or "clogged," the oil and contaminants will flow 

around the filter "by-passing" is a safety mechanism. As far as your engine IS concerned, dirty oil IS better 

than none at all. However when by­passing occurs, contaminants head straight for the engine where they can 

eventually cause permanent engine damage. Studies also show that fuel economy and emissions are adversely 

affected during by-passing.

Why Change Your Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter?

Replacing you automatic transmission filter and fluid at recommended intervals will save you time, money and 

aggravation.  Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) keeps the moving parts of the transmission lubricated so they 

can run smoothly.   The automatic transmission filter protects the moving parts of a transmission by removing 

harmful metal filings and abrasive particles from the transmission fluid. It keeps the fluid clear and clean so it can 

cool and lubricate the transmission properly.

Gear lubricant is special oil formulated for the extra lubrication needs of gearboxes such as the manual transmission, the differential the steering gear box and the transfer case in four-wheel drive vehicles. These gears perform best when operating in a pool of oil. Gearbox lubricants should be serviced between 12 and 24 months or between 12,000 and 24,000 miles, depending on your vehicle and its individual driving conditions.  Owners’ manuals give specific recommendations.

A cabin filter is a mechanism that keeps the passenger compartment of your car from getting stale and unhealthy.  

Although hidden, a cabin filter is an important function.   To keep air quality at its best, filters should be replaced  according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Generally once a year or every 15,000 miles, more frequently if you drive in dusty or industrial conditions.  Regularly changing your cabin filters can maximize the life of your car’s HVAC system by reducing debris and corrosion on the evaporator core.  Cabin filters stop most 

airborne particles, and some are even capable of eliminating odors.  That’s welcome news for people with 

allergies and others concerned about air quality.

Why Manual Transmission Service?

A manual transmission allows the engine to transmit power from the engine to the wheels via a series of gears. Different gears determine the ratios between the engine revolutions and the wheel revolutions.

     What are the benefits of a Manual Transmission Service?

           Extends the life of the transmission

           Minimizes the effects of oxidationdeterioration due to heat and high speed driving

           Reduces wear and spalling (gear flaking) which causes lower lubrication efficiency

           Maintains warranty requirements

     Your manual transmission should be serviced at intervals specified by the manufacturer. 

           These are generally:

               Every 15,000 miles for cars driven under "severe" conditions such as stop and go mountain driving.

               Every 30,000 miles for cars driven primarily on the open highway

Why Flush Your Radiator?

Because it is vital that your car's cooling system perform efficiently, the radiator should be serviced regularly. Your car's engine cooling system will operate at the correct temperature and avoid delays, expense and frustration of a radiator boil-over or winter freeze-up.

   During the 20-30 minute service:

       The cooling system will be checked to identify any leaks.

       Rust, corrosion and contaminated engine coolant will be removed.

       The cooling system will be refilled with the appropriate ratio of water and anti-freeze coolant to 

       protect against freezing, boil-over and corrosion.

       Radiator cap is also checked.

We recommend that you have the radiator flushed and filled in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended service intervals. Generally that is every 12,000 - 24,000 miles or every 12-24 months or as special circumstances require.  We will check the resource manual for you particular vehicle and advise you accordingly.

The transfer case is a gearbox found on most four-wheel drive vehicles which directs a portion of the power
from the transmission to the front and rear wheels.

     What are the benefits of a Transfer Case Service?

          Extends the life of the transfer case  

          Minimizes the effects of oxidation deterioration due to heat and high speed driving

          Reduces wear and spalling (gear flaking)

          Minimizes high speed foaming of fluid which causes lower lubrication efficiency

          Maintains warranty requirements

We recommend this service in accordance with the car manufacturer's service intervals. We will check the resource manual specifically for your car's recommended service requirements.

The differential allows wheels to turn at different speeds, enabling corner turning with improved traction. 

The differential gears are lubricated with a fluid that carries heat away from them, thereby preserving their life
and performance. Most four wheel drive cars have both a front and rear differential.

   What are the benefits of a Differential Service?

     Extends the life of the differential

     Provides protection against rust andcorrosion in the differential

     Minimizes the effects of oxidation

     Deterioration due to heat and high speeddriving 

     Reduces wear and spalling (gear flaking) 

     Minimizes high speed foaming of fluid which causes lower lubrication efficiency

.    Maintains warranty requirements

The old and contaminated gear oil is removed from the differential gear box. We replace it with new gear oil
that contains the correct additives to help keep the gear cases operating properly.

We recommend this service in accordance with the car manufacturer's service intervals, or as special circumstances require - such as water contamination. We will check the resource manual specifically for your
car's recommended service requirements

We can all breathe cleaner air by having our PCV valves and breather elements changed regularly. The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and breather element process exhaust fumes to reduce air pollutants. Changing PCV valves and breather elements help the air filtration system do its job effectively.

Antifreeze circulates in a sealed system providing engine cooling, passenger compartment heating, and corrosion 

protection to the engine. However, time, hot and cold cycling, oxidation, and topping-off with water can render the antifreeze incapable of meeting these basic performance requirements. The additives are eventually used up, the freezing and boil-over protection is diluted, and the glycol itself degraded. Continued use can lead to overheating, freezing, and engine failure. Regular antifreeze service protects the entire cooling system (coolant passages in the engine block, radiator, thermostat, valves, water pump, hoses and computer sensors) just as regular oil changes protect the engine.  

Time & Mileage: Extending the service life of antifreeze beyond manufacturer recommendations is an expensive gamble. Recommended service intervals for conventional green antifreeze range between 2 years /30,000 miles (whichever comes first), and 3 years / 60,000 miles (whichever comes first). The recommended service interval for the newer orange-colored antifreeze is 5 years / 150,000 miles (whichever comes first).

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