Archive for February 2023Higher Mileage Service Intervals for WilloughbyPosted February 26, 2023 11:08 AM
Studies have even shown that using high mileage fluids early will actually prevent some of the problems of high mileage vehicles. So once you hit around 50,000 mi/80,000 km, consider stepping up to high mileage formulations. The fluids cost a bit more than standard fluids in Willoughby because of the additional additives, but they can be worth their weight in gold in terms of preventing repair costs down the road. It does cost more for vehicle owner's to properly maintain a higher mileage vehicle in Willoughby - but it's much cheaper than a new car payment! Lakeside Certified Auto Differential Service at Lakeside Certified AutoPosted February 19, 2023 10:11 AMHere at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Willoughby, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Lakeside Certified Auto service advisor that your differential needs serviced, or it's seen it as an option up on the service menu. Differential service at Lakeside Certified Auto covers a lot of things, so let's first talk about what a differential does. I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)Posted February 12, 2023 11:00 AMOn a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your refrigerant is low, something has to have happened for it to be depleted. Perhaps there's a leak in the system. Or some hoses or clamps have failed. If the system isn't evaluated by someone who knows air conditioning, it's possible that adding refrigerant will just be a band-aid solution. It's also possible that contaminants have gotten into the refrigerant, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon, or air. Some of those gases do not condense like refrigerant does which can increase the pressure inside the system and strain the lines and other components. At that point, the best course of action may be to have the old refrigerant (with its contaminants) bled from the system and have your AC recharged with new refrigerant. Bring it to us, and we can inspect and test the system and all its components. That will include a pressure test for leaks. Most vehicle manufacturers don't have a service schedule for air conditioning systems, so one way to know when you should have it looked at is when it's not behaving the way it used to. For example, it may not get cold as fast as it did before or even at all. So, when hot air is exiting your vents when you want it to be cold, schedule an appointment and have a trained technician take care of it. Are you cool with that? Lakeside Certified Auto Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel BearingsPosted February 5, 2023 11:21 AM
Wheel bearings are pretty simple parts. They're made of high quality steel and are engineered to last 100,000 miles (160,000) or more if properly cared for. The bearings do two jobs: First, they allow the wheel to freely rotate with as little friction as possible. Second, they support the weight of the vehicle. For example, if your car weighs 3,600 pounds (1600 kilogram), each wheel has to support approximately 900 pounds (400 kilograms). That's a lot of heavy lifting over those long distances. Lakeside Certified Auto | ||
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