The Right Automotive Fluids for Idaho Falls Drivers
Posted May 8, 2013 12:00 PMAll those automotive fluids can be confusing for Idaho Falls drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even cause damage.
In addition to new grades of engine oil, many vehicles now leave the factory with synthetic oil. People in Idaho Falls should always use the grade recommended by their manufacturer.
All coolant, also called antifreeze, used to be green. Now there are several other colors of coolant sold at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in Idaho Falls. Each type is designed to protect the cooling system components that are particular to your vehicle. The wrong stuff can void your vehicle cooling system warranty and could even cause engine damage.
Most passenger vehicles on Idaho Falls roads today use either DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5 brake fluid. Your vehicle power brake system is specifically designed to use ONE of these types – you need the right one. Higher numbers do not necessarily mean a higher, upgraded fluid.
Now, the thing is knowing that your vehicle requires specific grades and types of fluids; using the right fluid is good and using the wrong ones is bad. Once you've got that down, it's easy to remember to check with your friendly and knowledgeable pros at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service or your vehicle owner's manual to find out which automotive fluids to use.
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All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
208-523-3903
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
The All Things Automotive & Diesel Service Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
Posted May 3, 2013 12:00 PMModern Idaho Falls 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 vehicle it can be pretty complicated for Idaho Falls drivers to track down the source of the problem.
To help your service advisor at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service figure out what's wrong, your vehicle 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 friendly and knowledgeable All Things Automotive & Diesel Service technician 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 technician to follow as he diagnoses what's wrong with your vehicle. In a way, it's like going to your Idaho Falls 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 All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in Idaho Falls depends on how much time it takes to sort out the symptoms and find the underlying problem.
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All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
208-523-3903
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401