Automotive Maintenance Basics

Most people change their oil regularly. If you don't,dash.
make sure you start changing your oil everySome highly neglected maintenance items that can
3000-5000 miles, or else you are asking for trouble.lead to costly repairs are transmission servicing,
Neglected oil changes can lead to hazardous sludgebrakes, and timing belts. Most transmission fluid needs
build up in your vehicle, or worse yet an undetected oilto be changed every 30,000 miles, as well as the filter
leak which could lead to a blown motor. So first youand gasket. Brake interval changes vary greatly
want to set up a regular oil change schedule for yourdepending on driving habits and the vehicle, but in
vehicle.general 40,000 miles is a good interval for brake pad
After you have a set up a regular oil change schedule,rotors changes. When we are servicing your brakes
you'll want to have a qualified mechanic look over yourwe also check out the hydraulic system and do a
vehicle to check for leaks, inspect the fluids, checkbrake fluid flush if necessary. Timing belt replacements
belts, hoses and the overall condition of your vehicleare a $200-$600 maintenance item that can save you
under the hood. Mobile Auto Experts can provide suchthousands in the long run. If a timing belt snaps on an
a service. In your inspection, we'll take a look at everyinterference motor, you're likely looking at replacing or
maintenance item in your vehicle and makerebuilding the engine from scratch.
recommendations as to which items need to beYour cooling system should also be regularly inspected
addressed immediately, which items can wait, andand serviced by Mobile Auto Experts. Checking your
which items may develop into a potential problemcoolant level, strength and condition is a good idea for
down the road. That way there will be no surprisesany Florida driver especially during the summer months
when driving and maintaining your vehicle.when overheating is a higher risk. A coolant leak could
All makes and models of automobiles are different, butbe present anywhere along the cooling system -
the main components and systems which make up ahoses, radiator, freeze plugs, or water pump. A
car follow the same basic mechanic principles, and thatqualified mechanic can check for a coolant leak which
is why a skilled mechanic should be able to work on allif neglected may lead to costly engine repairs such as
makes and models. With 20+ years of experiencea head gasket replacement. It is generally a good idea
under our belts, we are highly experienced and trainedto flush your cooling system every two years or
to work on all makes and models of automobiles and30,000 miles.
motorcycles, from Hondas to Volkswagens to SuzukisNow that you have some basic maintenance principles
and Harley Davidsons. There is no substitute for theunder your belt, be sure to call us when you need
trained opinion and perspective of a highly skilledanything. Having a skilled mechanic you can trust will
automotive mechanic who can properly diagnose andsave you thousands of dollars in the long run and
repair that "squeak in my front-end," "squeal from theprevent you from being taken by dishonest auto repair
brakes," "vibration when I step on the brakes," or thatshops.
annoying check engine light that is illuminated in your