Is it necessary for to days cars?
A: Preventive Maintenance: Every year millions of dollars are spent on preventive
maintenance, fitness equipment, health clubs, etc. All in the hope of improving the quality of their
lives. Most thinking people realize the benefits of regular exercise and proper diet. All in the
pursuit of good health and to feel good. Our vehicles also need preventive maintenance to be
dependable. Automotive professionals also realize the benefits of proper automotive
maintenance, better performance, longer life, safer roadways, cleaner air, and maintaining the
vehicles value. It is true, newer vehicles do compensate for some minor problems. That makes
it even more important to make sure your vehicle is properly maintained. Time and time again,
proper maintenance has been the key to less costly repairs in the long run. Preventive
maintenance is expensive when it is all done at one time
Q: Why have your vehicles Serviced? & Repaired? at Independent Repair Shops?
1: Most households have several vehicles that very in ages and manufactures.
A: Most peoples today want to have their vehicles serviced and repaired at a single reliable
location convenient for them. And like having their own mechanic or Tech.
2: DealerShips can repair and Maintain the newer vehicles but often lack the parts -
tool
formation to maintain - repair other makes and years
3: Muffler Brake exhaust etc: shops can deal with specific repairs but normally are not able to do
general repairs.
4: Lube & Tune Shops specialists etc: can do maintenance but normally don't have the equipment
and
information to do the full range of repairs and maintenance needed on todays vehicles.
5: Only the Independent General Repair Sector has the equipment and training & staff to deal with
all
of the Repairs and Maintenance services for the full range of vehicles in the typical household
Q: Air Conditioning
What's the deal on freon?
A: Air Conditioning: Scientists have concluded (Freon) or CFC-12 and other chlorofluoro carbons
deplete the ozone. So to protect the earth’s ozone layer the Clean Air Act was implemented.
Newer vehicles, mostly after 1994, no longer use CFC-12. However, there are still approx 30
million vehicles that require service. When CFC-12 is depleted these vehicles will require
alternative refrigerant as the EPA believes they are safer for human health and the environment
than CFC-12 and meet the EPA’s “acceptable subject to use conditions”. It is important to
discuss the Purchase of Alternative Refrigerant (more information at EPA’s site http://www.epa.
gov/ozone/title6/SNAP/snap.html also http://www.epagov/ozone/) and others.
Q: Carbon Clean?
A: Because carbon build up in to days engines " induction systems" it is very important to keep
them clean. Most shops use the 2 hose system which causes the fuel to reverse and does a
better job of dissolving carbon, where the one hose system busts the carbon, the carbon needs
to be cleaned out of the throttle body, plenum chambers and valves. Carbon build up on the back
side of valves absorbs fuel like a sponge, if bad enough can hold the valve off the seat along
with restricting air & fuel flow
Q: Fuel
What Octane Rating should I use?
A: You should always check your owner's manual. In the Denver area due to the altitude we
have 85 octane available at the pumps and for most vehicles it seems to work OK. Most
manufacturer recommends 87 octane unless you have a high compression engine like some of
the performance vehicles which recommend higher octane. You should not use the higher
octane unless it is recommended by the manufacture.
Q: Oil
A: Always use the oil that manufacture recommends. Some oils claim you can extend oil
changes, just remember longer service intervals may cause the manufacture to deny your
warranty. Synthetic motor oils are sometimes recommended by the manufacture (example)
engines that run hotter, like the Corvette as it's oil can run around 260 Degrees compared to a
normal temp of 220 Degrees also in engines that have a bigger than normal oil reservoir (oil
pan). Remember oil not only lubricates but has to suspend contamination in the oil not Allow
containments to adhere to the internal engine parts. The better the oil additives in the oil the
better it keeps the contaminates off internal engines parts Use synthetic oils in real cold
climates. Not all synthetics-blends have all needed additives If cost is not a problem use OEM
recommended you can't go wrong. Oil & oil filter results available theautoanswerman.com
B: Example Oils have to move and lubricate through a cold engine as well a move and
lubricate in the hot engines long distance oils just widen the window at the cold and hot ends of
the window but you still have the wear and contamination of engine wear so give your car the
maintenance it needs
Q: Tires
Speed Rating & Load Index & Service Descriptions
(See tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general /speed.htm) they have a complete break down
example P195/60R15 87S , the 87 is the tires load index the S is the speed rating
the higher the load index the greater the load capacity
87=1,201 pounds/ 89=1,279 pounds/88=1,235 pounds/ 86=1,168 pounds etc:
Speed rating is the maximum speed for which the tire is rated example
S = 112 mph /N=87 mph /P=93 mph/Q=99 mph/R=106 mph/S=112 mph/T=118 mph
U=124 mph/H=130 mph/V=149 mph/Z=149 mph/W=168 mph /Y=186 mph etc check out tirerack
there is a lot of good info on that site .
Q: Transmission Flush-Service
A: To days Vehicles require specific transmission fluids (Factory recommended fluids only)
because of their design, Built in slippage and electronic components require more maintenance.
So changing the (filter) Servicing the Transmission is very important but also important is power
flushing the Transmission fluid is important especially with the computer controlled
transmissions as the computer looks at the quality of the shift and also the speed of the shift so a
sticky valve body or clutch pack can cause other problems and cause drive ability problems.
A: Preventive Maintenance: Every year millions of dollars are spent on preventive
maintenance, fitness equipment, health clubs, etc. All in the hope of improving the quality of their
lives. Most thinking people realize the benefits of regular exercise and proper diet. All in the
pursuit of good health and to feel good. Our vehicles also need preventive maintenance to be
dependable. Automotive professionals also realize the benefits of proper automotive
maintenance, better performance, longer life, safer roadways, cleaner air, and maintaining the
vehicles value. It is true, newer vehicles do compensate for some minor problems. That makes
it even more important to make sure your vehicle is properly maintained. Time and time again,
proper maintenance has been the key to less costly repairs in the long run. Preventive
maintenance is expensive when it is all done at one time
Q: Why have your vehicles Serviced? & Repaired? at Independent Repair Shops?
1: Most households have several vehicles that very in ages and manufactures.
A: Most peoples today want to have their vehicles serviced and repaired at a single reliable
location convenient for them. And like having their own mechanic or Tech.
2: DealerShips can repair and Maintain the newer vehicles but often lack the parts -
tool
formation to maintain - repair other makes and years
3: Muffler Brake exhaust etc: shops can deal with specific repairs but normally are not able to do
general repairs.
4: Lube & Tune Shops specialists etc: can do maintenance but normally don't have the equipment
and
information to do the full range of repairs and maintenance needed on todays vehicles.
5: Only the Independent General Repair Sector has the equipment and training & staff to deal with
all
of the Repairs and Maintenance services for the full range of vehicles in the typical household
Q: Air Conditioning
What's the deal on freon?
A: Air Conditioning: Scientists have concluded (Freon) or CFC-12 and other chlorofluoro carbons
deplete the ozone. So to protect the earth’s ozone layer the Clean Air Act was implemented.
Newer vehicles, mostly after 1994, no longer use CFC-12. However, there are still approx 30
million vehicles that require service. When CFC-12 is depleted these vehicles will require
alternative refrigerant as the EPA believes they are safer for human health and the environment
than CFC-12 and meet the EPA’s “acceptable subject to use conditions”. It is important to
discuss the Purchase of Alternative Refrigerant (more information at EPA’s site http://www.epa.
gov/ozone/title6/SNAP/snap.html also http://www.epagov/ozone/) and others.
Q: Carbon Clean?
A: Because carbon build up in to days engines " induction systems" it is very important to keep
them clean. Most shops use the 2 hose system which causes the fuel to reverse and does a
better job of dissolving carbon, where the one hose system busts the carbon, the carbon needs
to be cleaned out of the throttle body, plenum chambers and valves. Carbon build up on the back
side of valves absorbs fuel like a sponge, if bad enough can hold the valve off the seat along
with restricting air & fuel flow
Q: Fuel
What Octane Rating should I use?
A: You should always check your owner's manual. In the Denver area due to the altitude we
have 85 octane available at the pumps and for most vehicles it seems to work OK. Most
manufacturer recommends 87 octane unless you have a high compression engine like some of
the performance vehicles which recommend higher octane. You should not use the higher
octane unless it is recommended by the manufacture.
Q: Oil
A: Always use the oil that manufacture recommends. Some oils claim you can extend oil
changes, just remember longer service intervals may cause the manufacture to deny your
warranty. Synthetic motor oils are sometimes recommended by the manufacture (example)
engines that run hotter, like the Corvette as it's oil can run around 260 Degrees compared to a
normal temp of 220 Degrees also in engines that have a bigger than normal oil reservoir (oil
pan). Remember oil not only lubricates but has to suspend contamination in the oil not Allow
containments to adhere to the internal engine parts. The better the oil additives in the oil the
better it keeps the contaminates off internal engines parts Use synthetic oils in real cold
climates. Not all synthetics-blends have all needed additives If cost is not a problem use OEM
recommended you can't go wrong. Oil & oil filter results available theautoanswerman.com
B: Example Oils have to move and lubricate through a cold engine as well a move and
lubricate in the hot engines long distance oils just widen the window at the cold and hot ends of
the window but you still have the wear and contamination of engine wear so give your car the
maintenance it needs
Q: Tires
Speed Rating & Load Index & Service Descriptions
(See tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general /speed.htm) they have a complete break down
example P195/60R15 87S , the 87 is the tires load index the S is the speed rating
the higher the load index the greater the load capacity
87=1,201 pounds/ 89=1,279 pounds/88=1,235 pounds/ 86=1,168 pounds etc:
Speed rating is the maximum speed for which the tire is rated example
S = 112 mph /N=87 mph /P=93 mph/Q=99 mph/R=106 mph/S=112 mph/T=118 mph
U=124 mph/H=130 mph/V=149 mph/Z=149 mph/W=168 mph /Y=186 mph etc check out tirerack
there is a lot of good info on that site .
Q: Transmission Flush-Service
A: To days Vehicles require specific transmission fluids (Factory recommended fluids only)
because of their design, Built in slippage and electronic components require more maintenance.
So changing the (filter) Servicing the Transmission is very important but also important is power
flushing the Transmission fluid is important especially with the computer controlled
transmissions as the computer looks at the quality of the shift and also the speed of the shift so a
sticky valve body or clutch pack can cause other problems and cause drive ability problems.
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Do you need to warm up your car?
(1) Letting a vehicle Idle in cold weather 5 to 10 minutes to warm up the
engine while clearing snow & windows and other things you really
need to know that this practice actually damage a modern vehicle,
unless it was built before computerized systems.
Prolonged idling also wastes fuel, add to air pollution, & possibility of theft
(2) Computerized vehicles shouldn't be warmed up, Idling especially in
cold weather,causes partially combusted fuel residue to build up inside the
engine, This build-up damages the internal components & less fuel
efficient. emissions are at a higher level than your car produces when
driven. Idleing, cold emission go through the exhaust untreated, The
Cataytic converter needs to be driven long enough to heat it up to
operating temperature to do it's job that is only done by being driven
(3) Idling does nothing to speed up the rate of other components like Fluids,
transmissions, steering, suspension, tires, drive-trains etc:
(a) 10 min of idleing per day adds up to an average of 22 gals of
gas per year that's $64 aver per year at current prices
(4) It should only be necessary (Cold AM's Idleing for 1 min and 30 sec
all other cases. according to (Colorado AAA)
(1) Letting a vehicle Idle in cold weather 5 to 10 minutes to warm up the
engine while clearing snow & windows and other things you really
need to know that this practice actually damage a modern vehicle,
unless it was built before computerized systems.
Prolonged idling also wastes fuel, add to air pollution, & possibility of theft
(2) Computerized vehicles shouldn't be warmed up, Idling especially in
cold weather,causes partially combusted fuel residue to build up inside the
engine, This build-up damages the internal components & less fuel
efficient. emissions are at a higher level than your car produces when
driven. Idleing, cold emission go through the exhaust untreated, The
Cataytic converter needs to be driven long enough to heat it up to
operating temperature to do it's job that is only done by being driven
(3) Idling does nothing to speed up the rate of other components like Fluids,
transmissions, steering, suspension, tires, drive-trains etc:
(a) 10 min of idleing per day adds up to an average of 22 gals of
gas per year that's $64 aver per year at current prices
(4) It should only be necessary (Cold AM's Idleing for 1 min and 30 sec
all other cases. according to (Colorado AAA)
Winter Driving Travel Kits for
(1) Flashlights & batteries
(2) necessary medication
(3) Cell Phone
(4) Blankets (warm Clothes)
(5) Matches
(6) Small shovel (army spade)
(7) Tools
(8) Bottle water
(9)Booster cables
(10) First Aid Kit
(11) Sack of Sand for Traction
(1) Flashlights & batteries
(2) necessary medication
(3) Cell Phone
(4) Blankets (warm Clothes)
(5) Matches
(6) Small shovel (army spade)
(7) Tools
(8) Bottle water
(9)Booster cables
(10) First Aid Kit
(11) Sack of Sand for Traction
Road Side Safty
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Your Air
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