Decent Oil Changes Cedar Park

By Jocelyn Davidson





Having all the right preventative procedures completed on your vehicle is the best way to keep it running in the best manner, no matter how old it is. Oil changes Cedar Park can be done at any automotive company and this will include a filter, no less than four quarts as well as a 24 point inspection in most businesses. Below is what should be expected when this is completed.



A fluid change is done every three thousand miles on newer cars, and around every four to five thousand miles for older ones. This is because on newer vehicles, the wear on pistons and the engine compartment is less than on older vehicles. Therefore newer ones must have this done more frequently than older ones.



Your car or truck will be pulled into a shop and put onto a lift or pulled over a grated area in the floor. This is done so that workers are able to access the undercarriage and drain plug. This is the starting point for all fluid exchanges in a shop.



A drain pan is placed beneath the drain plug so that all fluids are released in a controlled area and not able to get the floor. Once the drain plug is removed and the fluid is completely drained, the filter is taken off the engine compartment with a filter wrench. It is taken off in a counter clockwise motion, and a new one is placed on. Just before it is replaced, a small amount of fluid is placed onto the protective ring so that no other fluid is able to leak and escape the compartment.



Now is when the rest of your fluid is put back in, so depending on the vehicle it can take somewhere between 4 to 6 quarts to completely fill it. A smaller vehicle with 4 cylinders will need less than a vehicle that has 6 or 8 cylinders to be filled. Once they are full, levels are checked to be certain there are no leaks. Most area shops are generally offering a twenty-four point inspection before you leave.



This inspection normally offers transmission fluid levels, undercarriage lubing and leak checks as well as wiper fluid and tire pressure. They should also look at any areas that you have noticed a leak at while you are there. Anything that is found out of place will be addressed with you before they allow you to leave.



When you are trying to locate a company to take your car or truck to, you should find out what all is included in their basic pricing schedule. Many include nothing but materials for the exchange, and some others will even give tire rotations or other free services as a means of drawing in business. It is ideal to get the most out of your dollar while still using someone with a good reputation.



If you are interested in finding the best shop to have this done at, call around to ask if there are ASE certified mechanics available. These are individuals that have been professionally trained to work on vehicles and are able to give you the correct information about anything wrong with your car. For more details, consult a trusted mechanic.









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