Wednesday, February 22, 2012
   
Services Belts & Hoses
Mileage is not your vehicles only enemy, time is as well.  Belts and hoses can become brittle, crack, and fail if they have been on a your car to long. Did you know Radiator hoses wear out from the inside out? Just a visual inspection of radiator hoses isn't enough. We know what to check and can make recommendations as to when and if your vehicles belts or hoses are past their prime.

Regular oil changes and our comprehensive inspections by one of our experienced technicians can help detect potential failures of coolant hoses or belts before they happen. Piece of mind and trouble free driving!
Serpentine Belt Replacement
The Serpentine Drive Belt (used to be called fan belt) transfers power from the engine to operate various engine components, including the Alternator, Coolant Water Pump., Power Steering Pump and the Air Conditioner Compressor. Worn out or miss adjusted belts can lead to fuel mileage loss and also costly repairs. This is an item you don't problems with during rush hour traffic or that road trip...

Drive belt service replacement includes:
  • Visually inspecting the Serpentine Drive Belt or Belts.
  • Inspecting Serpentine Belt Tensioner and Idle Pulleys 
  • Removing the Serpentine Drive Belt and replacing with a new belt.
  • Make adjustments to assure long belt life.
 
 Coolant hose service replacement includes:
  • Visually inspecting your Radiator & Heater Core Hoses for wear.
  • Replace Cooling Hoses and Hose Clamps where applicable.
  • Refill Cooling system with new Antifreeze.
  • Pressure test cooling system for potential coolant leaks.

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