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Vehicle Tips
According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect.
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Vehicle Tips
The cooling system should be completely flushed and refilled about every 24 months. The level, condition, and concentration of coolant should be checked. (A 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water is usually recommended.)
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Vehicle Tips
Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has thoroughly cooled. The tightness and condition of drive belts, clamps and hoses should be checked by a pro.
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Vehicle Tips
Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual, or more often (every 3,000 miles) if you make frequent short jaunts, extended trips with lots of luggage or tow a trailer.
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Vehicle Tips
Replace other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended, or more often in dusty conditions. Get engine drivability problems (hard stops, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc.) corrected at a good shop.
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Vehicle Tips
A dirty windshield causes eye fatigue and can pose a safety hazard. Replace worn blades and get plenty of windshield washer solvent.
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Vehicle Tips
Have your tires rotated about every 5,000 miles. Check tire pressures once a month; let the tires cool down first. Don't forget your spare and be sure your jack is in good condition.
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Vehicle Tips
Check your owner's manual to find out what fuel octane rating your car's engine needs then buy it.
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Vehicle Tips
Keep your tires inflated to the proper levels. Under-inflated tires make it harder for your car to move down the road, which means your engine uses more fuel to maintain speed.
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Vehicle Tips
Lighten the load. Heavier vehicles use more fuel, so clean out unnecessary weight in the passenger compartment or trunk before you hit the road.
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Vehicle Tips
Use the A/C sparingly. The air conditioner puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used.
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Vehicle Tips
Keep your windows closed. Wide-open windows, especially at highway speeds, increase aerodynamic drag and the result is up to a 10% decrease in fuel economy.
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Vehicle Tips
Avoid long idling. If you anticipate being stopped for more than one minute, shut off the car. Contrary to popular belief, restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle.
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Vehicle Tips
Stay within posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. For example, driving at 65 miles per hour (mph) rather than 55 mph, increases fuel consumption by 20 percent.
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Vehicle Tips
Use cruise control. Using cruise control on highway trips can help you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, reduce your fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Tips
Keep your engine tuned. A fouled spark plug or plugged/restricted fuel injector can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30 percent.
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Vehicle Tips
Inspect the engine's belts regularly. Look for cracks or missing sections or segments. Worn belts will affect the engine performance.
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Vehicle Tips
Have the fuel filter changed every 10,000 miles to prevent rust, dirt and other impurities from entering the fuel system.
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Vehicle Tips
Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 to 18,000 miles. This will protect the precision-crafted components of the transmission/transaxle.
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Vehicle Tips
Inspect the suspension system regularly. This will extend the life of the vehicle's tires.
What our clients say about us?
Reviews and comments from our satisfied customers
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When my family broke down on the exit near Greene's, we were pretty upset but David was friendly and extremely helpful on the phone and they sought to get us on our way as quickly as possible and even offered us rides to and from the the hotel. We were repaired in less than 24 hours and on our way safely.
-Ryan K. -
After having my F-250 at another mechanic for a week with no result I took my truck to Green's. They took my truck and got right back to me in a few hours. Ron explained exactly what was going on with my truck and how much it would be to repair it. He also explained the ramifications of what else they might find after they did the initial repair. He said some or all of the injectors might need to be replaced at a cost of $400.00 each. I told them to go ahead with the repair fully expecting to have to do at least on or two injectors. OK, here's what happened. 1 Ron said it would probably be Saturday or Monday before it was finished. They finished it Friday afternoon. Ron called me and said he would stay late if I needed him to so I could get it picked up. 2 It turns out NONE of the injectors were bad after they tested them. 3 They did several things to the truck and did not charge me any extra. 4 They charged me exactly what the written estimate was for. Not being a mechanic they could have taken advantage of the situation and did not. Ron did explained a couple of things that needed to be taken care of later. Being new to Columbus I needed to find a mechanic and trust and depend on. I believe I have. Thanks for a job well done and you will be seeing me the next time I need work done.
-Steven B.