A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping.

In this New Year you are making important decisions about your future.  Maybe the topic is health or wealth or a personality readjustment.  Why not make a New Year’s resolution for your vehicle?  On the surface that may sound crazy, but ask yourself…how many possessions in my life are more important to me than the car or cars that my family drives?

Maybe now is just the right time to shop around for a great auto mechanic.  You want someone who works on all types of vehicles.  We are not talking about just routine oil changes, but rather the gamut of car repairs such as diagnostics, brakes, tires, electrical systems, and heating and cooling among other things.  This is like finding a good family physician.

If you live in the Raleigh North Carolina area make your first choice for car repair Jim’s Auto Service.  Jim Liacos has been “under the hood” of thousands of vehicles for more than 40 years.  If he can’t troubleshoot and fix your car’s mechanical problem who can?  Give him a call and schedule a service appointment at his location at 3711 Tarheel Drive by calling (919) 824-4566.  Happy New Year!

The Simple Truth about Oil Changes.

We have heard it over and over cars need an oil change every 3000 miles or 180 days whichever comes first.  Engine failure is something we all fear as vehicle owners.  It is costly and often unnecessary if you had just followed the first rule of vehicle maintenance.  People who drive short distances and make frequent stops are more susceptible to engine failure because sludge will build up without regularly scheduled oil changes.

Did you know that every time you run your car unburned gas and water go into the engine?  The additives in today’s oil suspends the gas and water until the engine warms up and removes them through condensation.  An oil’s additives are meant to be effective for about 3000 miles, which is the reason they need to be refreshed or changed on schedule.

Where you have your oil changed is as critical is the act itself.  You want a full-service auto technician who is trained to spot other problems in your vehicle before they become dangerous.  The right man for the job in the Raleigh NC area is Jim’s Auto Service.  Jim has over 40 years of experience as an ASE Certified Master Mechanic.  Call him today for an appointment at (919) 824-4566.