lundi 6 octobre 2014

Having Decent Oil Changes Cedar Park

By Jocelyn Davidson


Having proper preventive maintenance done to your car is the ideal way to extend the life and use of your vehicle, no matter the age. Oil changes Cedar Park at any local shop will include the filter, a minimum of 4 quarts and normally a 24 point check. Here is what you can expect out of a shop who specializes in this service.

A fluid change is done every three thousand miles on newer cars, and around every four to five thousand miles for older ones. This is because on newer vehicles, the wear on pistons and the engine compartment is less than on older vehicles. Therefore newer ones must have this done more frequently than older ones.

Your vehicle will be put onto a lift and lifted into the air or pulled over an open floor with grating. This is only so that the workers could gain access to the lower engine compartment from the under side of the vehicle where the drain plug is. This is where all changes will start.

A drain pan is placed beneath the drain plug so that all fluids are released in a controlled area and not able to get the floor. Once the drain plug is removed and the fluid is completely drained, the filter is taken off the engine compartment with a filter wrench. It is taken off in a counter clockwise motion, and a new one is placed on. Just before it is replaced, a small amount of fluid is placed onto the protective ring so that no other fluid is able to leak and escape the compartment.

Now they will add in enough fluid to fill your vehicle, so it can require four to six quarts of oil to fill it completely. A smaller four cylinder car would only use 4 quarts, while the larger six and eight cylinder trucks and cars will use more. Once it is filled, a technician will check to be certain of the level and will continue to add until it is full. Many professional shops offer a 24 area inspection before they let you leave.

Your inspection will normally include them looking at the transmission and wiper fluid levels, air pressure in all four tires and looking for ungreased undercarriage areas. Those workers check for any kind of leak while they are beneath your vehicle. If they find any problems, you will be told before you leave.

When looking at businesses to take your truck or car to, it is wise to find out what will be included. Some simply perform the exchange, while others offer free tire rotation and many other services for using their company. Getting the most for your money while using a reputable business will offer you the best deal.

If you are interested in finding the best shop to have this done at, call around to ask if there are ASE certified mechanics available. These are individuals that have been professionally trained to work on vehicles and are able to give you the correct information about anything wrong with your car. For more details, consult a trusted mechanic.




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