Friday Fails 5/12
automotiveblessings • May 18, 2023
Broken Ball Joint
Having a bad day? This is a very preventable problem. The scariest thing to happen when driving a vehicle is to have the complete loss of control. When this happens you feel a sudden drop in the front end and have no ability to steer. The noise alone will scare the bejesus out of you. You can slide into another vehicle on the road. If you are going fast enough there could be body damage along with this repair cost. Don't let this happen to you, Bring your vehicle into Automotive Blessings. We will do a DVI to be sure this is not you.
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Yes, it is recommended to change the transmission fluid as routine maintenance. Transmission fluid plays a critical role in lubricating and cooling the parts inside the transmission . Over time, the fluid can break down, become contaminated and lose its effectiveness. Changing the fluid Flushes out these contaminants. Clean fluid keeps the shifting smooth, maintains performance and extends the life of the transmission. Not changing the fluid can lead to issues such as slipping, increased heat, and transmission failure.
Not changing the power steering fluid in your vehicle can lead to several issues: Contaminated Fluid: Fluid can become contaminated with dirt, and metal particles. They can build up and damage the system, such as the pump, rack and pinion, and seals. Reduced Performance: As the fluid gets older, its lubricating ability is less. This results in more friction and wear within the system. You may experience hard turning, or a whining noise. Component Damage: The pump will have higher temperatures due to dirty fluid. This can lead to wear and failure of the pump. Seals within the system can get hard, causing them to leak.
Having a bad day? Imagine driving along and minding your own business, watching the road and BAM, you get a brick through the front grill. Now you no longer have A/C and the freon looks like smoke coming out from the front of your car. What do you do? You call Automotive Blessings and we can get that fixed. But you have the new freon that is being used in vehicles today! Well we can still do that, we have the proper equipment for the new freon that is being used.
Replacing your car's air filter and cabin filter can help improve the performance and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. As well as maintain good air quality in the cabin. For the air filter, it's recommended to replace it every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. If you drive in dusty or dirty environments, you may need to replace it more frequently. For the cabin filter, it's recommended to replace it every 15,000 to 25,000 miles or once a year. However, if you drive in heavy traffic or areas with poor air quality, you may need to replace it more often. It's also important to choose high-quality air and cabin filters to ensure they remove contaminants from the air.
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