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Winter recovery check, potholes can cause damage that needs to be addressed, alignment (pulling), noises that need to be looked at

Jasper - 3 year, 100k warranty, oil change intervals should not necessarily be adhered to, check your oil level periodically.

Good service reviews, proximity to where you live or work, same personnel visit to visit, no need to go to the Dealer for most service

Hoses provide a flexible connection for coolant flow between the engine, radiator, engine and heating block. What are the hoses in a car? Coolant hoses include the upper and lower radiator hoses plus heater hoses. Some cars include a bypass hose. When a belt breaks, slips and ultimately wears out,everything from the power steering pump to the alternator and air conditioner stops working. When should I replace belts and hoses? Most manufacturers recommend replacing hoses every four years. V-belts...

Do you have your headlights on when your windshield wipers are on? PennDOT reminds motorists toturn on their vehicle’s headlights anytime their windshield wipers are on - it’s the law. Dim headlightscan indicate a wiring issue with the connection. Cloudy or glaze headlight covers can be restored bycleaning with toothpaste and microfiber cloth.

What are the different types of filters on a vehicle? Engine Air Filter, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, Cabin Air Filter, Emission Valve & Filter. Symptoms that indicate your air filter needs replacing:• Reduced fuel economy• Misfiring engine• Unusual engine sounds• Check engine light on• Air filter appears dirty• Reduced horsepower• Black, sooty, smoke or flames exiting the exhaust• Small of gasoline when starting the car

Check for wear by looking at your brake pads through the spaces between the wheel’s spokes. Theoutside pad will be pressed against a metal rotor. Generally, there should be at least 1/4 inch of the pad.If you see less than 1/4 inch of the pad, you may want to have your brake pads inspected or replaced.Brake inspections on the front end a vehicle can be 1.25-2.5 hours on average. Just having new padsinstalled may take 30-60 minutes.

1. What are the 7 fluids in a car?• Oil• Radiator Fluid• Transmission Fluid• Power Steering Fluid• Brake Fluid• Air Conditioning Coolant• Washer Fluid 2. How often should you check your car fluids?You should check your coolant level 2x per year, once before winter. Check your brake fluid every oil change or at least once a year. 3. What fluids should be flushed in a car?Draining the coolant and flushing the radiator should be done approximately every ...

Pennsylvania safety inspections for passenger cars and light-duty trucks require that the following items be checked: suspension components, steering, braking systems, tires and wheels, lighting and electrical systems, glazing (glass), mirrors, windshield washer, defroster, wipers, fuel systems, the speedometer, the odometer, the exhaust systems, horns, and warning devices, the body, and the chassis. For most vehicles in the 42 counties, Non-I/M region this safety inspection will also include a...