ALL TRANSMISSIONS
And AUTOMOTIVE
Three And A Half Dozen Ways
To Prolong Your Car's Life
Even though Americans seem to worship their cars and trucks, they actually neglect them. The average U.S. car life is about 10 years (or 100,000 miles). With proper maintenance, you can double and even triple your car's life .
Here are some of the problem areas:
Brakes
Clutches
Head Gaskets
Water Pumps
Radiators
Diagnostics
Heater Cores
Air Conditioning
Cooling System Services
Differentials
Universal Joints
Drive Axles
Tune Ups
Fuel System Service
This check list of helpful suggestions offers many ways that you can prolong your automobile investment. Remember, All Transmissions and Automotive is always ready to help repair and service your automobile.
A. Every two weeks:
- Check engine oil. Add oil if needed. Use correct viscosity.
- Check radiator coolant level. Add water or anti-freeze if necessary.
- Check paint for deep scratches, chips, rust. Repair any damage.
B. Once a month:
- Check air pressure in all FIVE tires. Add air if required.
- Check battery fluid (in Unsealed batteries). Add water if necessary.
- Check fluid in power-steering pump reservoir. Add fluid if needed.
C. Every 3 months or 3,000 miles (whichever comes first):
- Change entire oil.
- Change oil filter.
- Check automatic-transmission fluid level and condition. If necessary add additional fluid.
- Check all drive belts (fan belts) on engine. Replace any if needed.
- Adjust drum brakes with manual adjusters.
D. Every 6 months or 6,000 miles:
- Check carburetor. Replace or make adjustments if necessary.
- Check pollution-control equipment. Make any adjustments if needed.
- Replace spark plugs.
- Check clutch free play. Adjust if required.
- Check oil in differential and manual transmission. Add oil if needed.
- Check brake fluid level in master cylinder reservoir. Add brake fluid if necessary.
- Rotate the tires.
- Have headlights aimed.
- Check air condition sight glass (if any). Add refrigerant if required.
- Lubricate all locks and hinges.
- Grease all chassis fittings.
- Wax car body.
E. Every 12 months or 12,000 miles:
- Inspect brake linings. Replace if necessary.
- Time for major tune-up. Replace points, plugs, filters, plus adjustments to carburetor, ignition system and pollution-control equipment.
- Repack wheel bearings.
- Replace all air filters.
- Replace all fuel filters.
- Flush radiator and heater core. Replace coolant.
- Have front-end alignment checked and corrected if needed.
- Replace windshield wiper blades.
- Clean crankcase breather cap.
- Tighten bolts on engine manifolds.
- Have automatic transmission bands adjusted (if possible).
- Adjust valve clearance (if required on your car).
F. Every 2 years or 24,000 miles:
- Replace PCV (positive crankcase ventilating) valve.
- Bleed brake system and replace brake fluid.
- Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter.
G. Every 3 years or 30,000 miles:
- Replace all cooling system and heater hoses.
- Replace oil in differential and manual transmission.
- Test ignition cables and replace if needed.
Our well-trained and certified mechanics are experts at both detecting problems and at making repairs. We have the latest technology. This aids our competent staff in making those accurate and complete repairs. One of our clients says, "Great service and knowledgeable experts. I'll for sure tell my friends and other persons about All Transmissions and Automotive." Service is what we're all about. Our mechanics and office staff are a team that responds well to our customers' needs.
"There is a difference at All Transmissions and Automotive. With the goal of superior customer service, an excellent staff, and sincere appreciation for each customer, we are able to consistently perform to your satisfaction.
Come to where performance and customer service is still the most important concept in doing business."
-- Jim Sharbono, President
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