Oct 2012
Suspension Problems in Dallas?
29/10/12 21:08 Filed in: Suspension
Suspension problems in Dallas?
Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles, holding your tires’ foot print on the road. Eventually components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth TX highways, your minivan shock absorbers will last a lot longer than if you do most of your driving on bumpy Dallas roads or hauling heavy loads. In addition to just wearing out, upgraded shock suspension components can be damaged in an accident or by a hard impact – like a pothole, hitting a curb or a rock in the road. Because the life span of shocks can vary so widely, your vehicle manufacturer recommends periodic inspections. During a car inspection at Compton Automotive, your Dallas service technician will check for worn, broken or missing suspension parts. If the inspection reveals any problems, take care of this important safety and handling work. When you replace your shocks, it’s usually a good idea to replace all four at the same time. That’ll give you even handling at all four corners of the vehicle. If you have special road handling needs like improved cornering or towing or hauling requirements in Dallas, your Compton Automotive advisor can recommend an upgraded shock or strut to get you what you want. At Compton Automotive, we have been providing quality auto repair in Dallas for 7 years. Ask manager Donnie Compton about power steering service and cooling system service. Give us a call.
Compton Automotive
10333 Garland Road
Dallas, TX zip code 75218
At Compton Automotive in Dallas TX (75218) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 214.321.2617. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.
Compton Automotive: Use The Correct Fluids In Your Vehicle
22/10/12 00:40 Filed in: Oil Change | Transmission Repair
Compton Automotive: Use The Correct Fluids In Your Vehicle
Big advances in automotive technology have led to the development of high-tech fluids to keep pace. A simple example of this is the cooling system. For decades it was primarily made out of iron, steel and rubber hoses. There was one kind of coolant that protected these components from corrosion. Now cooling system components are made with various metal alloys and plastics. These materials require different additives to protect them from corrosion. Since the materials used vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, we now have a number of different kinds of coolant at Compton Automotive in Dallas. And it’s important to use the right coolant for your minivan. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won’t protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Of course, your cheerful Compton Automotive advisor will know the proper coolant to use. If you’re concerned you may have use the wrong fluid, be safe and have your Compton Automotive technician flush the system and start fresh with the correct fluid. Brake fluid is confusing for some people in TX. For a very long time, most vehicles used Dot 3 brake fluid. Now we have Dot 4 and Dot 5. Some Dallas people mistakenly think the higher numbers are an upgrade. You know, if 3 is good then 4 must be better. That’s not how it works. They are different formulations to meet the requirements of differences in brake systems. Only one of them is recommended for your minivan. Transmission fluid is the same thing. With the tremendous engineering advances in automatic transmissions, there have been several new types of fluids developed to protect and lubricate them. Nowhere are the advances in automotive fluids more evident than in motor oil. Many new weights and formulations have been created to meet the demands of today’s modern engine design. Modern minivan engines have more parts and much tighter tolerances. Every year, engines make more power and get better fuel economy in Dallas. And with all the complication and sophistication, they still have to be durable. That’s where the new grades of engine oil come in. They have to be formulated to lubricate, protect and clean all of those minivan engine parts, big and little. The oil has to be thin enough to get into small passages, yet resistant to vaporization. Your vehicle may have come from the factory with synthetic oil and/or transmission, brake, differential fluid, etc. If so, your recommended service intervals will be based on synthetic-type fluids and you should use the same type when your minivan is serviced at Compton Automotive. Because grades of oil and types of coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, etc. are so carefully matched to the vehicle, take care to always use the proper fluid if you are topping off at home. Check your minivan owner’s manual or ask your Compton Automotive service advisor. The wrong fluid can cause damage. Give us a call.
Compton Automotive
10333 Garland Road
Dallas, TX zip code 75218
At Compton Automotive in Dallas TX (75218) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 214.321.2617. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.
Big advances in automotive technology have led to the development of high-tech fluids to keep pace. A simple example of this is the cooling system. For decades it was primarily made out of iron, steel and rubber hoses. There was one kind of coolant that protected these components from corrosion. Now cooling system components are made with various metal alloys and plastics. These materials require different additives to protect them from corrosion. Since the materials used vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, we now have a number of different kinds of coolant at Compton Automotive in Dallas. And it’s important to use the right coolant for your minivan. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won’t protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Of course, your cheerful Compton Automotive advisor will know the proper coolant to use. If you’re concerned you may have use the wrong fluid, be safe and have your Compton Automotive technician flush the system and start fresh with the correct fluid. Brake fluid is confusing for some people in TX. For a very long time, most vehicles used Dot 3 brake fluid. Now we have Dot 4 and Dot 5. Some Dallas people mistakenly think the higher numbers are an upgrade. You know, if 3 is good then 4 must be better. That’s not how it works. They are different formulations to meet the requirements of differences in brake systems. Only one of them is recommended for your minivan. Transmission fluid is the same thing. With the tremendous engineering advances in automatic transmissions, there have been several new types of fluids developed to protect and lubricate them. Nowhere are the advances in automotive fluids more evident than in motor oil. Many new weights and formulations have been created to meet the demands of today’s modern engine design. Modern minivan engines have more parts and much tighter tolerances. Every year, engines make more power and get better fuel economy in Dallas. And with all the complication and sophistication, they still have to be durable. That’s where the new grades of engine oil come in. They have to be formulated to lubricate, protect and clean all of those minivan engine parts, big and little. The oil has to be thin enough to get into small passages, yet resistant to vaporization. Your vehicle may have come from the factory with synthetic oil and/or transmission, brake, differential fluid, etc. If so, your recommended service intervals will be based on synthetic-type fluids and you should use the same type when your minivan is serviced at Compton Automotive. Because grades of oil and types of coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, etc. are so carefully matched to the vehicle, take care to always use the proper fluid if you are topping off at home. Check your minivan owner’s manual or ask your Compton Automotive service advisor. The wrong fluid can cause damage. Give us a call.
Compton Automotive
10333 Garland Road
Dallas, TX zip code 75218
At Compton Automotive in Dallas TX (75218) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 214.321.2617. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.
Used Car Inspections At Compton Automotive
22/10/12 00:37 Filed in: Inspections
Used Car Inspections At Compton Automotive
It’s natural to be a little anxious when you buy a used car in Dallas: you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn’t been well maintained. If it’s possible, bring the minivan in to Compton Automotive for an inspection. We can tell you if there are current or emerging problems. The peace of mind is well worth the price of the inspection service. It's also a good idea to get on track with the maintenance schedule at Compton Automotive and stay on track. If you don’t have maintenance records for the vehicle, assume the worst and get started with an oil change. The inspection by a qualified Dallas service technician that comes with a full service oil change will reveal basic problems. Be sure to bring up any specific concerns with your cheerful Compton Automotive service consultant. A more intense inspection at Compton Automotive can find hidden problems like body damage and sealer in A/C units which can be major expenses down the road. Purchasing a Carfax report may let you know if the Dallas vehicle’s been in a major accident and give you a title history. You can find out if that ’71 Barracuda really was owned by a little old lady who only drove it to church in Dallas on Sundays. If you’ve bought well, there’s no reason to believe that with proper maintenance your “new” used minivan won’t last a long time. At Compton Automotive, we've been providing professional, quality automotive services (including used car inspections) for 7 years. Give us a call.
Compton Automotive
10333 Garland Road
Dallas, TX zip code 75218
At Compton Automotive in Dallas TX (75218) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 214.321.2617. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.
It’s natural to be a little anxious when you buy a used car in Dallas: you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn’t been well maintained. If it’s possible, bring the minivan in to Compton Automotive for an inspection. We can tell you if there are current or emerging problems. The peace of mind is well worth the price of the inspection service. It's also a good idea to get on track with the maintenance schedule at Compton Automotive and stay on track. If you don’t have maintenance records for the vehicle, assume the worst and get started with an oil change. The inspection by a qualified Dallas service technician that comes with a full service oil change will reveal basic problems. Be sure to bring up any specific concerns with your cheerful Compton Automotive service consultant. A more intense inspection at Compton Automotive can find hidden problems like body damage and sealer in A/C units which can be major expenses down the road. Purchasing a Carfax report may let you know if the Dallas vehicle’s been in a major accident and give you a title history. You can find out if that ’71 Barracuda really was owned by a little old lady who only drove it to church in Dallas on Sundays. If you’ve bought well, there’s no reason to believe that with proper maintenance your “new” used minivan won’t last a long time. At Compton Automotive, we've been providing professional, quality automotive services (including used car inspections) for 7 years. Give us a call.
Compton Automotive
10333 Garland Road
Dallas, TX zip code 75218
At Compton Automotive in Dallas TX (75218) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 214.321.2617. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.
Wheel Alignment in Dallas, TX
10/10/12 15:10 Filed in: Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment In Dallas, TX
Dallas drivers ought to be concerned about wheel alignments for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side, maybe pretty hard. A moment of inattention could put you into on-coming traffic or off the road. And a bad alignment will chew up your tires very quickly while driving on TX freeways and surface streets. We had one guy at Compton Automotive who said his minivan wheels were a little out of alignment before a family vacation, but he didn’t think it was that bad so he didn’t take care of it before he left. A couple days and a thousand miles later his front tires were worn down to the cords. He had to take a half day out of his mountain vacation to find a town big enough to have a tire center for replacements. All four wheels are supposed to be lined up and point in the same direction. Sometimes one or more goes out of alignment and is pulling against the rest of the team. In addition to excessive tire wear, this also hurts fuel economy. Part of the alignment service at Compton Automotive is an inspection of the steering and suspension components. Whatever caused the wheels to be knocked out of alignment in the first place may have also damaged important parts. So we want to be sure to replace broken or bent parts as needed. The process corrects alignment of each wheel along three axes: toe, camber and caster, as well as front to rear alignment. Your minivan owner’s manual may have a recommendation for how often alignment should be checked. If not, ask your cheerful Compton Automotive service advisor. Here are some things to look for that should get you in for an alignment check right away: Your minivan is pulling to one side, your steering wheel isn’t centered, you feel a vibration at speed or you see unusual tire wear. In addition to wheel alignments, we perform brake service and power steering service. Give us a call.
Compton Automotive
10333 Garland Road
Dallas, TX zip code 75218
At Compton Automotive in Dallas TX (75218) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 214.321.2617. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.
Dallas drivers ought to be concerned about wheel alignments for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side, maybe pretty hard. A moment of inattention could put you into on-coming traffic or off the road. And a bad alignment will chew up your tires very quickly while driving on TX freeways and surface streets. We had one guy at Compton Automotive who said his minivan wheels were a little out of alignment before a family vacation, but he didn’t think it was that bad so he didn’t take care of it before he left. A couple days and a thousand miles later his front tires were worn down to the cords. He had to take a half day out of his mountain vacation to find a town big enough to have a tire center for replacements. All four wheels are supposed to be lined up and point in the same direction. Sometimes one or more goes out of alignment and is pulling against the rest of the team. In addition to excessive tire wear, this also hurts fuel economy. Part of the alignment service at Compton Automotive is an inspection of the steering and suspension components. Whatever caused the wheels to be knocked out of alignment in the first place may have also damaged important parts. So we want to be sure to replace broken or bent parts as needed. The process corrects alignment of each wheel along three axes: toe, camber and caster, as well as front to rear alignment. Your minivan owner’s manual may have a recommendation for how often alignment should be checked. If not, ask your cheerful Compton Automotive service advisor. Here are some things to look for that should get you in for an alignment check right away: Your minivan is pulling to one side, your steering wheel isn’t centered, you feel a vibration at speed or you see unusual tire wear. In addition to wheel alignments, we perform brake service and power steering service. Give us a call.
Compton Automotive
10333 Garland Road
Dallas, TX zip code 75218
At Compton Automotive in Dallas TX (75218) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 214.321.2617. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.