The vacuum pump is attached to the engine and maintains the pressure between in the outside air and the engine intake manifold. The pressure created helps run different systems like the ventilation and power braking. While there is no set time frame for having your vacuum pump serviced, ask your Service Advisor to check for…
A ball joint is a flexible ball and socket that attaches the wheel hub to the suspension. It can move in every direction to help in steering and shock absorption. We recommend getting the ball joints lubricated or checked every time you have an oil change. If you’re hearing clicking, popping or snapping sounds when…
Often confused with wheel alignment, wheel balancing ensures that your tires will spin vibration free. Irregularities and imperfections in the manufacturing of wheels and tires can result in heavy spots. Balancing your wheels minimizes the potential vibration caused by these imperfections, generally felt in the steering wheel, seat or floorboard. Wheel balancing is performed by…
The alternator is an important component that charges your car’s battery. It’s an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current. Ask your service advisor to inspect the condition of the charging system during every major service. If you lose power in your headlights or your car takes…
Windshield wiper blades are designed to remove rain, snow and dirt from the windshield of your car, and to do so quickly at the push of a button. They are required to endure temperature extremes, from sub-zero winter weather to scorching desert sunshine, normally operating for hours at a time. Wiper blades should be changed…
