Cooling System
Coolant flushes provide many benefits to your cooling system. It is important to maintain your cooling system, just like every other part of your vehicle, which is why the experts at Foreign Car Repairs recommend a coolant flush once a year to keep your it working effectively. If you don’t remember when your vehicle last had a coolant flush, our team is ready to help you.
Why Coolant Is Important
Your engine temperature is maintained by a flow of antifreeze, also called “coolant.” When we do a coolant flush, we push antifreeze through your car’s cooling system to completely clear out the old antifreeze and any contaminants that have built up. All the old coolant is evacuated from the system so that when we put new antifreeze in, it won’t just mix with the old. Lastly, conditioners are added to prevent rust and scale deposits, resulting in a new, longer-lasting antifreeze.
Every make and model is different, so the recommended maintenance schedule varies. Check your owner’s manual to see when your vehicle needs a coolant flush. Usually, it should be done once a year. If it’s been longer since your vehicle received a coolant flush, call your local Foreign Car Repairs today.
Drivetrain & Suspension Systems
Your drivetrain and suspension systems are critical, not only to the functionality of your car but to the integrity of the vehicle and the safety of you and your passengers. If your car seems to have a drivetrain or suspension problem, then we highly recommend that you seek service and repairs immediately.
At Foreign Car Repairs, we’re dedicated to auto service and repair that’s honest, transparent, and effective. Our technicians are ready to diagnose your problem, walk you through the repair options, and ensure that you can get back on the road confident in the health of your vehicle.
Your Drivetrain & Suspension Systems
The drivetrain is the system of components that generate the power to actually move the car. Your engine, transmission, wheels, and drive shaft are all parts of your drivetrain. When one of these components starts to fail or to function incorrectly, it can have a dramatic effect on your car’s performance.
Signs of an ailing drivetrain include:
- Rumbling, grinding, or whining noises as you drive
- Sudden vibrations when you shift gears
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Transmission fluid that smells acrid or looks muddy
Your suspension system is also considered part of your drivetrain, and it is integral to your car’s functionality. Your car generates tremendous forces, vibrations, and inertia, and for the vehicle’s frame to properly withstand them, it must be finely balanced. Your suspension system provides this balance and ensures the smooth, efficient operation of your car.
Bad vehicle suspension can result in:
- Unnecessary tire wear
- Alignment problems and damage
- Vibrations and noise
A healthy suspension and driveshaft system isn’t just important to your safety and the integrity of your car, it’s also money-saving. These systems contribute to fuel efficiency, which means more miles to the gallon and fewer trips to the gas station.