Differential Service - Differential Service At Precision Tune Auto Care: Vive ala Difference
2013-05-16 11:51:50
Every sedan on United States highways has a differential, and it is essential to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most United States motorists don’t have a clue what it is.
The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much shorter distance than the outside wheel. So the inside wheel of the sedan must move at a slower speed than the outside wheel. Without a differential, the wheels would hop and scrape while turning.
Have you ever seen the large bugle-shaped object in the middle of the rear axle of a truck? That’s the differential. In a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the differential is located on the back axle. Four-wheel drive vehicles and SUV’s have differentials on both the front and the rear axle.
You might expect that the differential is located on the front axle of a front-wheel drive vehicle. You’d be right. But the differential is called a transaxle on a front-wheel drive vehicle because its location allows it to be combined with the transmission.
In an all-wheel drive vehicle, an additional differential or transfer case is located between the front and rear axles. Differentials are strong: They have to be because of the essential job they do. But those tough parts need proper lubrication. You don’t want your differential to seize up. That results in expensive damage to your sedan.
So you need to have your sedan differential serviced regularly. It’s not a complicated job. At Precision Tune Auto Care in United States we've been servicing differentials for over 35 years years. The used lubricating fluid is simply drained and then replaced. Some vehicles require specific additives in the differential fluid; your United States service center will ensure you are getting what your sedan needs.
The intervals in time or mileage for servicing your differential vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle. Check with your owner’s manual or Precision Tune Auto Care to find out how often your sedan differential needs to be serviced.
Generally, however, front-wheel drive vehicles need their differential serviced more often than rear-wheel drive vehicles. Also, if you spend a lot of time off-road or on United States area dirt or gravel roads, or if you drive through water, you will need to service your differential more often than the standard recommendation – check with your fast Precision Tune Auto Care technician.
Preventive maintenance for your differential is good car care that can spare you expensive repair bills. Knowing what your differential is and how it operates is essential and will help you understand why this is good auto advice. Remember, take care of your sedan, and it will take care of you.
Steering - Get Where You're Going With Power Steering Service In United States
2013-05-09 09:16:56
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in United States. If you took an informal poll around United States you'd probably find that most have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in United States aren't aware that it needs periodic service.
If you're younger than a certain age, you've probably never driven a car or truck without power steering. To get an idea of the difference; if you've ever cut a board with a hand saw, you know it's a lot of work. Using a power saw is easy-peasy by comparison.
Without power steering, your arms have to do all the work to steer the wheels, and that's hard, especially around downtown United States. That's why old cars had such big steering wheels; to get enough leverage to steer.
Most vehicles in United States have a hydraulic power steering system. The serpentine belt from the engine powers a pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid. This actuates a hydraulic cylinder that provides power to help steer.
Some vehicles in United States use an electric pump to pressurize the fluid rather than a belt driven pump. We're also seeing vehicles with electric motors providing the power assist, not using power steering fluid at all. We'll see a lot more electric systems as more hybrids and electric vehicles hit the market.
At least for now, the vast majority of power steering systems use power steering fluid that needs to be serviced. The fluid needs to be changed for a couple of reasons. For one, it attracts moisture. Water has different hydraulic qualities than power steering fluid, and that makes a difference in steering performance. Water is also corrosive and can damage power steering components. The fluid also just gets dirty and needs to be changed. Removing the old fluid and flushing out the system gets rid of dirt and deposits. The clean, fresh fluid lubricates and provides better corrosion protection.
So ask your United States service advisor at Precision Tune Auto Care or check your owner's manual to see when power steering service is recommended. It'll extend the life of your power steering components.
Diagnostics - The Precision Tune Auto Care Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
2013-05-01 10:27:51
Modern United States vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.
Think about that for a minute – things that used to be controlled by simple mechanical connections now have electronic controls that rely on computers, software and sensors. It’s no wonder that when something goes wrong with their sedan it can be pretty complicated for United States car owners to track down the source of the problem.
To help your Precision Tune Auto Care service specialist figure out what’s wrong, your sedan is equipped with on-board diagnostics. The Check Engine Light comes on to tell you there’s a problem and the engine management computer stores a trouble code. Your fast Precision Tune Auto Care service specialist connects a scan tool to your vehicle’s diagnostic port and retrieves the trouble codes as well as other important data.
Trouble codes are like clues for the United States technician to follow as he diagnoses what’s wrong with your sedan. In a way, it’s like going to your United States doctor with a problem. She’ll run some additional tests and gather the information she needs to make a diagnosis and form a treatment plan. How much a vehicle diagnosis costs at Precision Tune Auto Care in United States depends on how much time it takes to sort out the symptoms and find the underlying problem.
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