Tech Tips:
Here are some of the basics.
Have your brake system flushed every two
years regardless of mileage.
Why? Brake fluid can become contaminated with water
condensation and lose its viscosity from heat
cycles caused by normal use. Flushing your brake
system will help prevent costly damage to the
system, and more importantly help ensure that your
brakes work when they are needed.
My check engine light is on. What does that
mean?
If the check engine light is on, constant or
intermittently, the computer in your car has stored
codes indicating a malfunction which could lead to
engine damage. You should have this checked as soon
as possible. Reading and resetting the codes can be
done by anyone with a simple scanner but
interpreting and testing requires advanced
diagnostic equipment. This is why at Utah
Imports we have invested in dealer level equipment
which allows us to properly diagnose and repair the
cause of check engine lights. In addition, our
scan tools give us full access to all the other
computers in the car including transmission, ABS,
airbag, suspension and many others.
I recharged or replaced my battery, and now
my car runs poorly.
Most newer cars have electronically controlled
throttles and can lose their synchronization if the
battery goes dead. After recharging or replacing the battery the throttle
position adaptation requires resetting or the car
may run poorly. This service requires an advanced diagnostic tool.
At Utah Imports we can diagnose and perform the
adaptation quickly and efficiently.
The timing belt was just replaced on my car; now the car runs
rough and the check engine light is on.
Timing belt replacement on most modern engines
requires the use of special alignment tools. Many shops will install the
new belt without the proper tools causing the cam
timing to be off, resulting in the vehicle running
poorly and setting codes. At Utah Imports we have
invested in the necessary alignment tools for the
makes and models that we specialize in.
Come to us for your timing belt replacement.
Or, if you feel your belt was installed incorrectly
bring your car in for a diagnosis. |
