Did you know that an engine replacement can be one of the costliest repairs you can do for your car? Most engine malfunctions can be avoided with better preventive maintenance. It's important to take the welfare of your motor seriously by making sure you have the appropriate engine service performed on a regular basis to avoid a costly engine replacement.
Engines are a true marvel consisting of high temperatures, hundreds of moving parts, and electrical systems working alongside complicated mechanical systems. These systems are operating at thousands of repetitions per minute while we sit in a comfortable seat relaxing with very minimal effort. It is important not to forget about the hard work we demand from our engines on a daily basis. Make sure you give it the attention it deserves.
Engine Service Tips:
- Timing belts and timing chains are the most common major engine service. They should be checked at every 60,000 miles and again at 100,000 miles.
- Oil leaks are a clear indicator of a needed engine service, and are almost always the direct result of poor maintenance. Seals become hard and dry and do not protect against fluid loss. Leaks can lead to catastrophic engine failures.
- Make sure you get fluid flushes and fuel injection cleanings as recommended by the manufacturer. Read your owner's manual or consult with your auto mechanic to know when your car is due.
- Tune-ups may be a good resource for your vehicle. A tune-up means different things for different cars, but, usually, it involves spark plug replacement, spark plug wire inspection, setting the timing belt or timing chain, a thorough, diagnostic inspection of engine parts and the replacement of air filters and fuel filters where applicable.
- Make sure other repair services for your car's ignition systems, ignition wires, crank case, fuel pump, water pump, sensors (including oxygen sensor, sometimes referred to as an O2 sensor), distributor cap and rotor, are taken care of on a regular basis. Your car is a complex machine and other components will break down occasionally.
A well maintained vehicle is a fuel efficient vehicle. Proper preventative maintenance can significantly increase your fuel mileage.
For quality engine repair, contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information about our engine service. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
Did you know that an engine replacement can be one of the costliest repairs you can do for your car? Most engine malfunctions can be avoided with better preventive maintenance. It's important to take the welfare of your motor seriously by making sure you have the appropriate engine service performed on a regular basis to avoid a costly engine replacement.
Engines are a true marvel consisting of high temperatures, hundreds of moving parts, and electrical systems working alongside complicated mechanical systems. These systems are operating at thousands of repetitions per minute while we sit in a comfortable seat relaxing with very minimal effort. It is important not to forget about the hard work we demand from our engines on a daily basis. Make sure you give it the attention it deserves.
Engine Service Tips:
- Timing belts and timing chains are the most common major engine service. They should be checked at every 60,000 miles and again at 100,000 miles.
- Oil leaks are a clear indicator of a needed engine service, and are almost always the direct result of poor maintenance. Seals become hard and dry and do not protect against fluid loss. Leaks can lead to catastrophic engine failures.
- Make sure you get fluid flushes and fuel injection cleanings as recommended by the manufacturer. Read your owner's manual or consult with your auto mechanic to know when your car is due.
- Tune-ups may be a good resource for your vehicle. A tune-up means different things for different cars, but, usually, it involves spark plug replacement, spark plug wire inspection, setting the timing belt or timing chain, a thorough, diagnostic inspection of engine parts and the replacement of air filters and fuel filters where applicable.
- Make sure other repair services for your car's ignition systems, ignition wires, crank case, fuel pump, water pump, sensors (including oxygen sensor, sometimes referred to as an O2 sensor), distributor cap and rotor, are taken care of on a regular basis. Your car is a complex machine and other components will break down occasionally.
A well maintained vehicle is a fuel efficient vehicle. Proper preventative maintenance can significantly increase your fuel mileage.
For quality engine repair, contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information about our engine service. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
