Archive for April 2018Higher Mileage Service Intervals for BurlingtonPosted April 29, 2018 9:35 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 Burlington 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 Burlington - but it's much cheaper than a new car payment! Corporate Autoworks Keeping Your Burlington Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air FilterPosted April 23, 2018 5:56 AMPop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Burlington house? Clever you, it's C. Cabin air filters make driving a lot more pleasant for people in Burlington. Your vehicle can be a haven during our ON allergy season with very little dust and pollen getting into the cabin. Of course, like all filters, the cabin air filter eventually gets clogged. When this happens, your heating and air conditioning flow can become restricted. The filter can even get kind of smelly. Check your owner's manual for replacement guidelines. If your vehicle owner's manual doesn't mention your cabin air filter, ask your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Corporate Autoworks for a recommendation. It's usually every year or 12,000 miles /19,000 kilometers. Change it sooner if you drive in dusty conditions around the Burlington area, or if you start to notice a funky smell coming from your vents. Come by and we'll take a look at your cabin air filter for you. Corporate Autoworks
Synthetic Oil for Burlington AutosPosted April 15, 2018 9:48 AMIf you are a driver in Burlington and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Give us a call to schedule an oil change, or visit us at our Corporate Autoworks website. Corporate Autoworks When "Shady" is a Good ThingPosted April 9, 2018 9:54 AMJust like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in the sun for awhile. Yes, it takes a couple of minutes to put on, but in the end, keeping the gloss on your paint will help it retain its beauty… and its value. And it's not just the sun that can damage your vehicle's paint. Grit, bird droppings, sap, dust and dead bugs can all ruin the paint. So, keep your vehicle clean. Wash it with a soap made especially for vehicles. Dry it with special towels that won't scratch your paint. Remember: DON'T WASH YOUR VEHICLE IN THE SUN. Once your vehicle is washed, protect the paint even further with a coat of wax. DON'T WAX YOUR VEHICLE IN THE SUN, EITHER. Don't forget the vehicle's interior. Plastic components inside can literally disintegrate when sunshine heats them up. That's what causes that oily film on the inside of the windows. So, pick up some of those reflective panels that unfold, placing them in the windshield and back window when you know the sun and heat are going to be intense. They'll keep out the ultraviolet light and help the interior stay cooler as well. That will help prevent upholstery from fading and plastic from cracking. While you're at it, keep your interior's interior clean, too. That dust and dirt can literally bake into the dashboard, the seats, console and carpeting. There are cleaning products designed to clean your vehicle's interior that won't stain it or dry it out. You invested a lot of money into that vehicle. The sun and dirt are just waiting to destroy it. Defend your valuable vehicle against the elements. Hey, it may not wind up on display in a museum, but it'll look great and last longer with just a little TLC. Corporate Autoworks
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Stay Headed in the Right Direction, BurlingtonPosted April 1, 2018 11:25 AMPower steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Burlington, ON, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Corporate Autoworks in Burlington for questions about your power steering. The pump generates power that assists drivers as they steer their vehicle around Burlington, ON. Power steering systems use hoses to move pressurized fluid back and forth. These hoses can develop leaks so it's a good idea to have Corporate Autoworks inspect them at every oil change. In addition to providing a boost, the fluid cleans, cools and lubricates the power steering system. Over time, the lubricants and detergents diminish so Burlington drivers need to replace their old fluid with clean, fresh fluid periodically. At Corporate Autoworks, we use a detergent to clean the system, flush out the old fluid and replace it with new fluid. Corporate Autoworks | ||
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