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The Benefits of a Transmission Flush

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Replacing your car or truck’s transmission can be very expensive.

It can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500 to replace the transmission in your vehicle. To help extend the life of your vehicle’s transmission, you may want to consider a Phoenix transmission flush or a Tucson transmission flush.

A transmission flush works to prolong the life of your vehicle’s transmission. By regularly replacing the transmission fluid in your car or truck, you are ensuring that your transmission will work smoothly.

Cars and trucks with old, dirty transmission fluid have problems. Shifting between gears becomes sudden and jerky. A transmission flush protects against this.

A transmission flush helps to remove contaminants inside the transmission, which allow it to work better. The new transmission fluid your car gets during a transmission flush, allows it perform better.

Excessive heat breaks down the effectiveness of your transmission fluid, which is why it needs to be replaced.

While transmission flushes are good for most cars, some cars should not get them.

It is important to note that transmission flushes are not meant for all vehicles. High mileage vehicles that have never had a transmission flush should not get one. That’s because a flush could loosen sludge inside your transmission causing more problems.

However, if you have a low-mileage vehicle, you should consider getting a transmission flush every 30,000 to 50,000 miles to extend the life of your transmission.

If you have any questions about transmission flushes, be sure to speak with a certified mechanic.

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Tips To Keep Your Car’s Interior Looking Like New

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

During the colder weather months, you probably don’t clean your car as often as you do during the warmer months.

However if you want to keep your car or truck looking great, you’ll want to take the time to make sure its interior is spotless. While a clean interior may not be as important as an oil change or a tune up, a clean interior does improve the resale value of your vehicle.

Below are some tips to help you keep your car or truck clean whether it’s summer or winter. We’ve organized them by the type of cleaning problem.

Removing Stains

Stains are a common problem in the interiors of cars and trucks. The best thing you can do is to treat the stain as soon as you can. Use a portable wet vacuum to help wash the stain out of the interior. There are a lot of great carpet-cleaning products to help remove stains. Be sure to follow directions when using any cleaning products. Also be sure not use bleach or any harsh cleaning supplies as they may damage your vehicle’s interior.

Removing Smells

It’s sometimes difficult to get a smell out of your vehicle, especially if it’s been there for a while. To help remove smells, sprinkle baking soda on the seats and floorboards of your vehicle. Baking soda helps to neutralize acidic smells. Allow the baking soda to sit for at least an hour. Then vacuum up the baking soda.

If the smell persists, try leaving a small bowl of cider vinegar in your car over night. The vinegar works great to eliminate smoke odors.

Removing Dust

It’s important to remove the dust that collects in your car or truck from time to time. Dust buildup can sometimes make its way into electrical components inside your vehicle and cause problems. Use a damp rag to wipe away dust that has accumulated on your car or truck’s dashboard and center console. Treat the dashboard and console with a conditioner to help protect against sun damage.

These are just a few tips to keep your car or truck looking great. Always remember to have a Tucson transmission flush or an El Paso timing belt replacement to make sure your vehicle is in top shape.

Tags: car interior cleaning, El Paso timing belt replacement, removing smells in car, removing stains in car, Tucson Transmission Flush
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Selecting The Right Engine Coolant

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

anti freeze

With the temperatures dropping, it’s time to check your engine coolant.

Engine coolant also known as antifreeze, is just as important as oil. Engine coolant benefits your car in the following ways:

Engine coolant prevents your engine from overheating.
Engine coolant has chemicals that prevent the liquid from overheating and turning to ice.
Engine coolant protects your car’s radiator from corrosion.

You should regularly check the coolant levels of your car. It’s often a good idea to get them checked during an oil change. Every two to three years you should replace all the coolant in your car or truck if you’re using standard engine coolant.

If you visit your local auto parts store, you will see all types and brands of engine coolant for your car or truck. So which one do you choose?

Standard Engine Coolant

Most standard engine coolants use a 50/50 blend of water and ethylene glycol. This chemical helps protect against rust and corrosion. This antifreeze is typically a green color. It helps keep your engine cool at temperatures 34 degrees below zero and 265 degrees. It usually needs to be changed every two to three years.

Premium Engine Coolant

This engine coolant is usually an orange color. Premium engine coolant typically has a longer service life than standard engine coolant. Premium antifreeze can typically last up to five years or up to 100,000 miles.

Which One Do You Choose?

The standard engine coolant is just as effective as the premium engine coolant. The question is: Do you want to change your engine coolant every two to three years or every five years?

Before deciding on which coolant is best for your vehicle, read your owners manual and consult with an auto mechanic.

You can always talk to your mechanic about coolants during your next Santa Fe oil change or Tucson transmission flush.

Tags: antifreeze, Engine Coolant, Santa Fe oil change, Tucson Transmission Flush
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Flush That ATF

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Everyone has heard the saying, “If you can’t find ‘em, grind ‘em!” at some point in their lives. This, of course, refers to shifting a manual transmission. If you can’t find the gears, just grind them until the transmission goes into the proper gear. Automatic transmissions have alleviated much of this wear and tear on your car’s gears, though. To ensure your transmission stays in proper working order, a Tucson transmission flush may be in order.

A transmission flush can be done in one of two main ways. Your mechanic can recycle fluids through the cooling line without removing the transmission pan. This procedure is faster and less expensive, but could miss problems, especially on older model vehicles. The second procedure involves your mechanic dropping the transmission pan. This process takes slightly longer and may have a larger investment, but is helpful in finding things like metal shavings in the transmission fluid or discolored or burnt transmission fluid. These may be signs of a more serious concern that can be corrected with a Tucson car tune up before you’re left stranded.

Either way, your mechanic can tell you, based on your vehicle’s make, model, and age, which procedure is best for you.

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Why You Need To Flush Your Vehicle’s Fluids

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Fluid flushes are an essential part of properly maintaining your vehicle.

Between your Phoenix transmission flush, your brake fluid flush, and your power steering flush, it seems like vehicles are constantly in need of a fluid flush of some sort. For many people who are told they need a fluid flush, it seems as though you car is constantly thirsty for fluid or maybe that your mechanic is just making things up!

Of course, fluid flushes are real and a very important part of properly maintaining your car. The fluids used in your vehicle are vital for keeping your car on the road and fully functioning for years to come

Like an oil change which replaces old oil that has collected soot and metallic particles that can cause damage to the engine, fluid flushes involve removing the old and dirty fluids and replacing them with fresh fluid.

The fluids in your vehicle all have a different lifespan so you will need to consult your owner’s manual or a certified mechanic for more details on when you will need to change yours.

If you need a Tucson transmission flush or any other fluid flush, don’t hold off, take care of it right away or risk damage to your vehicle.

Tags: Brake Fluid Flush, Phoenix Transmission Flush, Power Steering Fluid Flush, Tucson Transmission Flush
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