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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.
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.
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
oxidation
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
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.
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.
Minimizes the
effects of oxidation
Reduces wear and
spalling (gear flaking)
Minimizes high speed foaming of fluid
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 and
Minimizes the effects of oxidation
Deterioration due
to heat and high speed
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
Your engine's air filter captures airborne contaminants, like bugs and dirt, out of the air before they enter your engine. Each gallon of gasoline burned by your engine requires 10,000 gallons of air - that translates into a lot of contaminants being sucked into your air filter Left unchanged, dirty air filters can lead to poor acceleration, lower gas mileage and poor engine performance.
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.
Why should the Air Filter be
replaced?A clean air filter removes abrasive dust, insects
and leaves from the air before it enters the
engine. These contaminants cause
excessive wear to moving parts. By allowing the correct
mixture of air and fuel,
a clean air filter will provide maximum gas mileage and better
engine performance.
What are the benefits
of Air Filter Replacement?
Increased fuel economy and decreased operating costs
Prolonged, trouble free engine life.
Maintenance of engine
performance
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.
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 /
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