Customer Appreciation Day!
ALL of our Old or Future Customers are Welome to attend.
Saturday, May 12th from 11am till 3pm
Free Food, Games and Door Prizes for those who Attend.
We will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday from July 2th Untill July 7th
Are there bad cars or just badly maintained cars? It's a fact that
preventive maintenance is the basic ingredient to a long-lived, reliable
vehicle. But how does one define "maintenance"? The dime-store answer is:
Read your owner's manual and define your driving habits.
The engine is the most expensive part of any vehicle, so preserving it is
fundamental. And the most important part of preserving the engine is
changing oil, which must be performed on schedule, using high-quality oil
of the proper viscosity. That part is easy. The more complicated part is
determining what constitutes "on schedule," and selecting the right oil.
Although it might not be as simple as it sounds, begin by reviewing your
owner's manual. Today's terminology can be complex, but it is essential
to understand which maintenance schedule-most manuals include two
schedules-is right for your vehicle and your driving habits.
To avoid engine-killing sludge buildup, you must
pick the right oil-change schedule, either normal or severe. This will
involve an honest evaluation of your driving habits. Highway driving is
easy on cars. Short trips and traffic are extremely hard on cars.
Whichever you do more often determines how many miles or months you can
go between changes. It's your decision, but be realistic. If there's
doubt, use the severe service schedule.
If your manual reads like most, you'll see that many manufacturers are
recommending oil change intervals that are higher than they were in the
past. Some recommend oil changes every 5,000, 7,500, or even every 10,000
miles. Sticking to these schedules is great-if your oil is up to the
task.
Fortunately, motor oil manufacturers are responding to this trend.
ExxonMobil recently became the first major oil company to introduce a
"high endurance" line of oils. The line includes three products-Mobil
Clean 5000, Mobil Clean 7500 and Mobil 1 Extended Performance-which
provide guaranteed protection for 5,000, 7,500, and 15,000 miles,
respectively. If you're going to stick to the schedules your manufacturer
recommends, make sure your oil is up to the task. Even if you decide to
go less than 5,000 miles between changes, make sure you use high quality
oils like the Mobil offerings.
Second to changing engine oil is properly maintaining your cooling
system. To be safe, check the coolant, and all vehicle fluids, according
to the shortest time or distance recommended, not the longest. Coolant,
even extended-life variants, should be tested for condition every six
months and coolant levels should be checked monthly. Proper testing may
prompt you to flush and refill long before the extended-life interval has
been achieved. A word of warning: never allow coolant to stay in the
radiator until it changes color, because that change indicates rust, and
rust is essentially dissolved engine.
Never cheat on maintenance. Maintenance cheaters rationalize and justify poor maintenance decisions with highly imaginative theories, but they ultimately only cheat themselves. You can't fool metal. Metal doesn't have feelings. It's impossible for metal parts to disregard forgotten or cheap penny-pinching, dollar-foolish, inadequate maintenance! Improper maintenance means prematurely worn parts and high repair bills. Proper maintenance provides reliability, longevity and, peace of mind.
Change your automobiles engine oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles for extended engine life.
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Technicians at Sun City Automotive's Auto Repair Center have access to the most extensive training in the automotive industry. Furthermore, we employ ASE®-certified technicians for all areas of work performed. To find out more about ASE® certification, click on the link below.
ASE® - The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Founded in 1972, ASE® has a single mission: To improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.
We currently offer the NAPA® AutoCare "Peace of Mind" Warranty, providing our customers with 24-months/24,000-miles of worry-free protection on qualifying parts and labor. Wherever you may travel, our warranty is honored at over 12,000 NAPA® AutoCare locations across the country.