San Jose Auto Repair

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Did you know?

The list below is the secret to getting many more miles of reliable service from your vehicle.

FLUID SERVICES


Coolant Flush


Includes drain and discard coolant


Flush coolant thoroughly


Test thermostat


Inspect radiator


Test electric fans


Test fan clutch


Test heater operation


Test radiator cap


Inspect coolant reservoir


Oil and Filter Service 


drain and discard motor oil & filter


install new oil filter


install new drain plug


fill with approved motor oil


Check & top off all fluids


Transmission Service


Road test vehicle


Scan computer for codes


Check "technical service bulletins"


Remove and clean transmission pan


Drain and discard transmission fluid & filter


Install new transmission filter & pan gasket


Fill with approved transmission fluid


Road test vehicle and recheck fluids


Check & top off all fluids


Brake Fluid Flush


Road test vehicle


Test fluid condition & level


Perform brake inspection


Flush all brake fluid from entire brake system remove all impurities


Fill with approved brake fluid


Bleed brake system


Road test vehicle to ensure brake system is operating properly


Power steering Fluid


Road test vehicle


Test fluid condition and level


Perform steering system inspection


Flush entire power steering system to remove all impurities


Fill with approved power steering fluid


Road test vehicle to insure steering system is operating properly


Rear Differential Fluid Service (and Front Differential if your car is equipped with a 4WD)


Road test vehicle


Remove and clean differential cover


Drain and discard differential oil


Inspect for damage in differential


Install new gasket or sealant with cover


Fill with approved gear oil and additives if required


Transfer Case Fluid Service (if equipped with a 4WD)


Road Test Vehicle


Check for technical service bulletins


Engage and test 4WD system and ensure proper operation


Drain and replace transfer case fluid with approved fluid


Road test vehicle and Recheck fluid level
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