Your Car’s Oil and Coolant vs. Old Man Winter.

If you feel the bite of winter, then you can be sure that your car is feeling the same thing in its own way.  Unless you are driving in a bubble your car is exposed to the harsh change in temperature.  Your vehicle is counting on you to take care of it so you can get from point A to point B as easily as you did when the weather was not a factor.

If you make sure that you are current on your oil changes then your car will turn over easier in cold weather.  If you use a full synthetic oil that will help even more.  Just as important as the oil is the coolant.  The proper mix of water to coolant will protect your car’s cooling system from freezing and your engine block from corroding.

No one wants to be stranded along the side of the road during freezing weather.  To help avoid that make an appointment to see Jim Liacos.  He is the owner of Jim’s Auto Service your Raleigh area auto winterizing professional.  Some minutes under the hood and Jim will have you ready for winter driving.  Call for an appointment today at (919) 824-4566.

Test Your Battery for Winter.

You can almost count on it.  Your battery will fail just when you need it most.  Weather changes challenge your battery every year.  Think back…when was the last time that you even had your battery checked?  Is it fully charged?  When did you have it installed?  After all, it is the heart of your vehicle and needs to be treated as such.

The other thing to keep in mind is having a fresh oil change at the beginning of winter.  Your engine is effected negatively in cold weather with oil that has been running through it for more than 3000 miles.  This is NOT the time of year to squeeze a little extra out of your vehicle because you are too busy during the upcoming holidays.

How about combining both with one visit?  Make an appointment for an oil change and a FREE tire rotation and battery test.  You get all of that from Jim’s Auto Services.  Jim Liacos has been repairing and maintaining vehicles in the Raleigh area for 4 decades.  Call Raleigh’s auto care specialist at (919) 824-4566 and make an appointment with Jim at his shop located at 3711 Tarheel Drive.

Auto Service in Raleigh.

It seems like in this day and age everyone has a specialty.  Some shops repair German cars.  Some shops specialize in Jaguars.  Some put all of their expertise into larger vehicles and trucks.  Why not cut through the mess and have your vehicle repaired by someone who specializes in anything with four wheels?

If you drive a truck, a mini-van, an SUV, a BMW or whatever, it is comforting to know that there is someone in the Raleigh area who can fix ‘em all.  His name is Jim Liacos.  Jim brings four decades of experience repairing just about anything that is road-worthy.  When you have built a reputation such as this your repeat customers know they can’t find any better in the area.

If the vehicle is domestic or foreign, even if it is a hybrid, there is nothing of which Jim hasn’t poked his head under the hood.  Jim is proud to be able to fix the problem correctly the first time and continually earn your trust when mechanical problems strike.  Please call our full-service auto mechanic serving all of the Raleigh Durham Triangle area at (919) 824-4566.

Preventative Maintenance on Your Vehicle for Summer.

A finely tuned automobile is like a finely tuned human body.  As summer approaches you should treat your car’s insides as well as you treat your own.  You generally try to eat better and exercise more in the warm weather months.  There are certain things that you can do for your vehicle before the hot summer of 2016 arrives in the Raleigh area.

Here are five different fluids that should be checked before summer.

1.  Check the oil.  When was the last time it was changed?

2.  Check the coolant.  If it has been more than 50,000 miles it may need to be changed.

3.  Check the transmission fluid.  This is another one where the red flag goes up at 50,000 miles.

4.  Check the brake fluid.  Every time you have your oil changed.

5.  Check your power steering fluid.  Your owner’s manual may vary on how often.

When it comes to checking your vehicle’s fluids an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.  This is why you should make an appointment to see Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services.  His reputation in the Raleigh area for auto maintenance and repair is spotless. Call Jim today at (919) 824-4566, or drive in and see him at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh.

Experienced Auto Repair.

When it comes to the repair of your car or truck, experience matters.  Would you rather have someone with limited experience repairing what is going on underneath your hood or someone with decades of experience?  It can make a great deal of difference and save a large sum of time and money.

You have made a large investment in your vehicle.  This might be the first time that you have trusted a third party to work on it.  Whether that work entails a simple oil change or a trouble light going off you should be sure that you can trust your mechanic both now and in the future.  Finding a reputable mechanic is like finding the right family doctor or dentist.

Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services has been “underneath the hood” for over 40 years.  He is proud of his accomplishments as an ASE Certified Master Mechanic.  So proud, in fact that he has put his name behind his work and on the front of his building.  In the Raleigh area, your best choice is Jim’s Auto Services serving the Raleigh Durham Triangle Area.  Give him a call for a free estimate at (919) 824-4566.

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.