What is proper service?
In the last decade, all automobile
manufacturers have instituted
maintenance/inspection programs, which
call for 30,000-mile, 60,000-mile and
90,000-mile services. These
maintenance/inspection programs were
adapted from the airline industry where
their success was proven in minimizing
aircraft breakdowns, managing the cost
of repairs, and insuring safety.
Although we seldom think
about shock absorbers, they are a
vitally important safety item and they
play a major role in how your car rides,
handles, and brakes. Shock absorbers
stabilize the ride so that it is nice
and smooth even though the wheels may be
going up and down due to bumps or
potholes in the road. Every car has four
shock absorbers; one is mounted
vertically on the suspension behind each
wheel.
The electronics in
today’s technological age are truly
awesome. In the automotive industry
alone, the technological advances have
caused us to readjust our thinking. For
example, years ago the rule-of-thumb was
to take your car in for a tune-up every
15,000 miles. Today, with the marriage
of onboard computers and fuel injection,
which enables engines to run more
efficiently and last longer, the tune-up
as we knew it has gone the way of the
dinosaur!
As hard as it may seem to believe, new
cars today really are built to last for
200,000 miles, if serviced properly.
How is this possible? The answer is
technology. Now, in order to reach the
200,000-mile mark, your engine is going
to need some help.
We often get questions from our
customers about brakes. So, we decided
that a Question and Answer format
featuring the most frequently asked
questions about brakes would be ideal
for this edition of Car Care Tips.
Fact: You needn’t be scared into
believing that you must use so-called
“genuine” parts, because automotive
parts are purchased from Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), who
build all parts to meet a minimum
set of standards.
The truth is that
simply by following an established
safety inspection for your current car,
you can have a safe and reliable car to
drive even when the odometer tops
100,000 miles.
Many of us customarily begin each New
Year by making resolutions. Similarly,
when we buy a new car we frequently
resolve to take better care of this car
than the last one.
These days, I am
frequently asked about the rising price
of gas. So, let’s talk about it. My feeling is that
the days of plentiful inexpensive crude
are gone. The oil companies have waited
patiently for the opportunity to be paid
handsomely for this natural resource,
which they control, and the wait is
over.
Many people do not realize that their cars have
two cooling systems—one that cools the engine and another that
cools the passenger compartment, and you. This may seem odd, but
it’s really quite simple.
Like me, many of
you made health and fitness resolutions
for the New Year. And, now that you have
established some great new habits and
are reaping the benefits, its time to
expand your vision and to get your car
on a health and fitness program,
too. Just like you, your car will look
better and will perform better when you
take better care of it.
The year 1984 was a
landmark one for Dave & Zoie Carney. In
January, their daughter Katie was born,
in March they purchased a home, and on
December 17, Dave launched Hillside
Chevron at the corner of Hawthorne and
Newton in Torrance.
Just like people,
cars need love and attention, too! And,
what better time than now, during AAAs
October Car Care Month, to jumpstart
your maintenance efforts.
Communication, the
exchange of information or opinions, is
key to satisfaction not only when it
comes to automotive service or repair,
but in all the arenas of one’s life.
Over the years, most of us have had
special relationships with our
cars—we’ve named them, we’ve talked to
them and today, they are talking back! Indeed, automotive technology continues
to evolve and never ceases to amaze us.
Let’s talk tires
and batteries. Both of these items are
essential to the continued operation of
your car, and, just like a bunch of
bananas, they are both
perishable. Consequently, you will have
to replace them periodically as they
wear out or die. To help simplify the
replacement tasks, I have listed some
handy tips below.
Today’s cars are
built to last, and in fact, do last well
over 100.000 miles and often to 200.000
miles. In order to enjoy your car more
while driving and to get better re-sale,
you should consider the benefits of
detailing the car from time-to-time.
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