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Changing your oil?
Most manufactures recommend that you change your vehicle’s oil and oil filter every 3 months or every 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. Consult your owner’s manual for the exact specifications for your vehicle or ask us for a free Manufacturer’s Scheduled Maintenance Guide for your vehicle. Some newer vehicles are programmed for up to 6,000 miles under “normal” driving conditions. Your owner’s manual will describe “normal” and “severe” conditions relative to your vehicle, but severe driving conditions include driving in stop-and-go traffic making frequent short trips (less than 5 miles per trip), lengthy high-speed trips, driving in extreme temperatures (over 90*F or below freezing), and towing and hauling. The average driver probably considers his or her driving conditions normal, but the truth is that most of us drive under severe conditions far more often that we realize and should time our oil changes accordingly.

Battery, Ignition, Alternator & Starter.
These components make up your starting and charging system. The starter solenoid is the electrical switch, activated by the ignition system when you turn the key, pulling power from the battery, which engages the starter motor. The starter motor spins the engine a few times so the internal combustion process can begin. Once the engine is running, the belt that wraps around the alternator pulley on the front of the motor puts power back into the batter. Whether you have problems starting your car, charging problems or questions about batteries, solenoids and regulator, stop by today for a complete starting and charging evaluation.

Your brakes!
You need brakes to stop your vehicle and if they're not working properly, could cause a crash. Your vehicle has two types of brakes: disc brakes and drum brakes.

Disc brakes
Disc brakes are most generally on the front wheels of your vehicle, and work like a vise, closing around the outside of the vehicle's rotor to slow your vehicle down.

Drum brakes
Found on the rear wheels, brake shoes push against the inside drum break surface of a rotating brake drum to help slow the vehicle down as well.

Air brakes
Found on most trucks & bus's air brakes are used for enormous stopping power. Foundation brakes are the most common air-brake systems found in trucks and buses and work the same way as in rail cars. Using the triple-valve principle, air builds up inside the brake pipes or air lines, releasing the brakes.

Most newer model vehicles are equipped with computer-controlled Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and / or other traction control devices. This safety feature is designed to prevent wheel lock-up and skidding when you apply sudden pressure to your brake pedal.

Engines Cooling System	Heating & cooling system. The cooling system keeps the engine from overheating by transferring the heat produced by the internal combustion engine to the air. It also allows the engine to heat up as quickly as possible, and then keeps the engine at a constant temperature.	How does my heating and cooling system work? The cooling system circulates a fluid through pipes and passageways in the engine. As this liquid passes through the hot engine, it absorbs heat, which cools the engine. After the liquid leaves the engine, it passes through a radiator, which transfers the heat from the fluid to the air blowing through the radiator. Key system components include anti-freeze, cooling fans and the radiator.	SYSTEM COMPONENTS Antifreeze Antifreeze is mixed with a precise volume of water to produce a solution that lowers the freezing point of the water, reducing the likelihood that the fluid in your closed cooling system will freeze, expand and damage the engine block and other system components. Antifreeze also raises the boiling point of water under pressure, enhancing the cooling system's ability to remove and dissipate heat.
Radiator Air flows through the radiator to dissipate the heat which the coolant has absorbed from the engine.	Cooling Fan If you're stuck in traffic or driving slowly you need something to move the air around your engine over the radiator, and cooling fans do just that. Usually mounted just behind the radiator, there are two types of cooling fans, belt powered and electric powered.	Radiator Cap & Hoses The radiator cap is designed to keep the coolant circulating under pressure, which is a is a crucial part of the cooling process. Hoses connect the engine and the water pump to the radiator.	Thermostat The thermostat is responsible for allowing the engine to warm up to the proper operating temperature before allowing the cooling system to begin circulating coolant. Located between the engine and the radiator, the thermostat is a temperature-sensitive spring valve which stays closed during engine warm-up and opens when the system reaches the proper operating temperature.

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