Your tires should be rotated every other oil change, (in the very least) some manufacturers recommend a tire rotation every 10,000 kilometres. Neglecting to rotate tires is a major cause of premature tire wear.
YES. The failure of a timing belt in many cars can result in major engine damage. The cost of repairing an engine with a broken timing belt is much greater than the cost of a timing belt replacement.
There are many sensors and computerized components that manage your vehicle’s engine performance and emissions. When one of these fails, the “check engine” light is illuminated. Although your car may seem to run fine, it is important to have the issue addressed to prevent long-term problems.
This is a very serious problem – if your car overheats for too long, you can damage your engine. As soon as possible, find a safe place to pull off the road and shut the engine off! Do not attempt to check the fluid level in the radiator as it can burn you. The best thing to do is have your car towed to a repair shop.
You should get your oil changed every 6,000 kilometres or as recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
Milky brown engine oil is an indication of coolant in the oil. This can be caused by a blown head gasket (other gasket), a failed transmission cooler, or cracked casings. This condition is very serious and needs to be checked by a professional technician quickly.
Battery cables and terminals should also be cleaned and inspected to make sure they provide a good electrical connection.
Synthetic motor oils can be a good choice for high output, turbocharged or supercharged engines, vehicles that are used for towing (especially during hot weather), or vehicles that are operated in extremely cold or hot climates. Synthetic motor oils, though several times more expensive than mineral-based motor oils, can improve fuel economy and provide longer intervals between changes. They also provide instant lubrication on start-up.
Most newer cars have an in-tank fuel filter that has no service interval. Check your owners manual for exact specifications.
For maximum fuel economy and peak engine performance, your spark plugs should be replaced every 30 months or 50,000 kilometres, unless your vehicle is equipped with 160,000-kilometre platinum/iridium tipped spark plugs. If your vehicle is equipped with the higher kilometre spark plugs, they must be removed at 100,000 kilometres to be lubricated.
For maximum fuel economy and peak engine performance, your spark plugs should be replaced every 30 months or 50,000 kilometres, unless your vehicle is equipped with 160,000-kilometre platinum/iridium tipped spark plugs. If your vehicle is equipped with the higher kilometre spark plugs, they must be removed at 100,000 kilometres to be lubricated.
Always replace burned-out fuses with ones of the same amperage (printed on the fuse) and note that if a fuse continues to “blow,” you should have the circuit checked professionally by one of our technicians for defects.