
Archive for March 2020Your Well Trained Technician at Franklin Auto ServicePosted March 29, 2020 8:20 AMWhen your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Franklin, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time. Our engines are more and more powerful and at the same time their fuel economy keeps inching up – even with steep Franklin gas prices. They are also amazingly reliable: Kudos to the automotive engineers. But the advances come at the price of simplicity. The modern vehicles driven around MI are so much more complex from a mechanical standpoint that it makes your head spin – not to mention the electronics. Some vehicles have several networked computers controlling most of the engine functions and many other vehicle operations as well. Franklin motorists take all of this sophistication for granted, but somebody has to fix it when it breaks. It's a real challenge for Franklin Auto Service in Franklin technicians to keep up, but we work hard to stay ahead of the technology. It requires a high level of commitment on the part of the technicians and the Franklin service centers as well. In addition to the expensive training, there's the financial commitment for Franklin Auto Service to purchase the diagnostic and repair tools. It's like those medical diagnosis shows on TV. Here are the symptoms – what's the diagnosis and treatment? Diagnosis is every bit as much an art as a science. At Franklin Auto Service, we want everything to be simple, straightforward and inexpensive – but sometimes it just isn't. The next time you bring us your vehicle, don't worry. You're in good hands at Franklin Auto Service. Franklin Auto Service Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Franklin DriversPosted March 22, 2020 9:30 AMFuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine. Franklin Auto Service Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)Posted March 15, 2020 9:33 AMYou've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's lubrication system. Oil circulates through parts of your engine to keep them lubricated. It reduces friction so everything works smoothly. Without oil, friction would quickly destroy your engine. The oil pan keeps that oil contained in the lubrication system, so it's important that the oil doesn't leak out. Since it's a metal part attached to another metal part, there is a gasket between the oil pan and the part of the engine it attaches to. Various things can put stress on the oil pan and gasket, including weather extremes, the speed you're traveling and the condition of the oil. You may drive over a couple of bad roads and kick up debris onto your oil pan. All this wear and tear, heat and time can take their toll. So after a while, the gasket can just wear out and start leaking. It usually starts pretty slowly. If you see oil visible under your vehicle where you park it, that might be a sign of a leaky oil pan gasket. Another sign? You smell burning oil coming from your engine. If the leak is bad and your engine has lost a lot of oil, you may eventually see the oil light go on. Let your service advisor know if you are experiencing any of these things. Driving with insufficient oil can badly damage your engine. And it can do it quickly. A Franklin Auto Service trained technician will check to find the source of the leak. It may just be a gasket, but it also could be the oil pan is damaged and needs replacing as well. This is a repair you should get taken care of. Your engine needs its lubrication system intact to provide you many years of service. Franklin Auto Service Franklin Auto Service Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnPosted March 8, 2020 10:08 AM
The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant through the engine to keep it within normal operating temperatures. (On some vehicles, the water pump is powered by the timing belt instead of the serpentine belt.) So you can see the serpentine belt does a lot of work. And it if breaks, it affects a lot of systems. That's why your vehicle manufacturer and your service advisor at Franklin Auto Service have recommended that it be changed every so often so that it doesn't fail. Franklin Auto Service Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Franklin Auto ServicePosted March 1, 2020 12:11 PMHello Franklin! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more often, which can be costly for drivers in Franklin. Franklin Auto Service | ||
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