Auto Tip of the Month: Is Your Car Road Ready For Summer?

Don’t forget to do a pre-trip vehicle check

If your summer vacation plans include a road trip, the last thing you want is to have unexpected car trouble to leave you stranded at the side of the road, ruining all the fun. A pre-trip vehicle check is the best way to be car care aware and ensure that your car is ready to get you to your destination, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

The Car Care Council recommends the following pre-trip checklist before hitting the road this summer:
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  • Check the brake system and make sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.
  • Check filters and fluids, including engine oil, power steering and brake and transmission, as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Dirty air filters can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power.
  • Check the hoses and belts that can become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.
  • Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy and uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.
  • Check that the gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.
  • Order a free copy of the Car Care Council’s popular Car Care Guide for the glove box at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide. This 60-page booklet is available in both English and Spanish.

“Taking steps to have auto repairs performed before long distance driving this summer will not only give you peace of mind, but will also help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down when you’re miles from home,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of the council’s Car Care Guide, which is now available electronically, or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

Warmer Weather is on the Way!

Warmer Weather is on the Way!

Warmer Weather is on the Way!

Regular Fuel Air Induction Maintenance is Critical for Engine Efficiency

Nothing beats our premium BG Fuel/Air induction service to restore engine efficiency.

Every 15,000 miles we recommend that you schedule your vehicle for our BG Fuel/Air Induction service.

Deposits can accumulate on intake valves, injectors, ports, fuel injectors and combustion chambers causing poor fuel economy, power loss, and hard starting. Our premium service can also take care of that annoying pinging, engine knock and rough idle you sometimes experience with your car.

Our trained professionals will:

Making Sure You Car Will Go Is Important… But Making Sure It Will Stop Is Just as Critical!

Regular Brake Fluid Service is vital to maximizing your stopping power.

Call us now! The professionals at Tysons Auto Specialties are ready and able to provide you with their premium BG Brake Fluid Service.

Sometimes we forget that our car uses brake fluid to push the brake pads against the brakes. And just like the other fluids in your automobile, it requires regular service.

Brake fluid can attract moisture or become contaminated, reducing braking performance. In some cases brake calipers may even need to be replaced.

The professionals at Tysons Auto Specialties use a special test strip to determine if your fluid is continuing to function properly in your braking system.

When it’s time for brake fluid service, we will completely replace your existing fluid with a premium high temperature DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from BG.

Click on the picture above and then click the stop sign icon on the right side for a brief video about this service.
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Good braking is important to successfully navigate Northern Virginia traffic. Have confidence in your stopping power by allowing the professionals at Tysons Auto Specialties to check your brake fluid and see if it is time for service.

Don’t neglect essential maintenance this winter…

Schedule your next oil change now! Tysons Auto Specialties is at your service – ready to provide you with their premium BG Oil Change Service at a special price.

tysons mechanicYou can end up spending more money in the long run by delaying such basic services as an oil and filter change.

We’re now in the height of the holiday travel season. This is a good time to check your oil change sticker and see if your car is due.

If it is, be sure to choose premium BG Oil Service from the professionals at Tysons Auto Specialties.

The BG Engine Oil Service adds friction fighting performance and sludge control not available in a standard oil change. It will protect your engine under even the most severe stop-and-go, high temperature driving conditions — the all-too-frequent type of driving we find in Northern Virginia. This type of vehicle usage can severely shorten engine life.

At the same time, this critical service from Tysons Auto Specialties can reduce operational costs and enhance engine performance. We use BG MOA, a additive which resists oxidation and sludge build-up which gives you extra oil protection between changes.

Click on the picture above and then click the oil drop icon for a brief video about this service.

BG Oil Change Service, with BG MOA oil additive, includes the Lifetime protection plan for your engine at no extra charge.

 

Spring Showers Bring Driving Safety Hazards

Spring Showers Bring Driving Safety Hazards

Spring Showers Bring Driving Safety Hazards

Watch your tires and wipers

Worn out tires and windshield wiper blades are symptoms of neglected vehicle maintenance that put drivers and passengers at serious risk during the typically rainy months of spring.

Thin tire treads create hazardous driving conditions when water builds up on the roadway, according to the Car Care Council. Deep tread accommodates accumulated water; thin tread does not. Thin tread causes the tire to hydroplane – ride up on a film of water, losing contact with the pavement, similar to driving on ice.

The Weather is Getting Warmer!

The Weather is Getting Warmer!

The Weather is Getting Warmer!

Be sure your care is ready with our BG Climate Control Service.

Do you know that foul musty smell when you first turn on your air conditioning system? It’s caused by bacterial growth in the evaporator. This air is unhealthy to breathe, especially for children or those with allergies.

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It may be time to change your car’s cabin filter

It may be time to change your car’s cabin filter

It may be time to change your car’s cabin filter

And now our month Car Care Tip courtesy of Tommy Tuneup!

It may be time to change your car’s cabin filter

Have you ever experienced headaches, allergic reactions or breathing problems while riding in your car, the problem may be your cabin air filter.

These filters clean incoming air and remove allergens, such as pollen, smoke, dust, bacteria and exhaust gases, that can attack a person’s immune system as well cause health issues.

Winter Driving Can Be Hard on Your Car’s Transmission

Winter Driving Can Be Hard on Your Car’s Transmission

Winter Driving Can Be Hard on Your Car’s Transmission

Call Tom Ivey at Tysons Auto Specialties today to take advantage of their special BG Transmission Service

Transmission sludge is one of the top 5 “Car Killers” today. After 30,000 miles, transmission fluid begins to show its age as it turns brown in color and oxidizes.

Did you know your car’s drive line needs regular maintenance? Most people don’t…

To ensure the maximum transfer of power from your engine to your wheels schedule a BG Drive Line service today.

The drive line is that part of your car’s drive train between the transmission and wheels. Drive line systems can be very different depending on whether your car is front-wheel, rear-wheel, all-wheel or four-wheel drive.

bg drivelineOver time, gear oil can break down and become contaminated. This can lead to the formation of deposits, worn gears and even major repair costs.

Unfortunately, your car’s drive line system is often overlooked by some maintenance packages. At Tysons Auto Specialties, however, our professionals don’t ignore this critical component of your automobile.

The BG Drive Line Service guarantees the smooth, quiet operation of axles, transfer cases, and gears for front-wheel-drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles.

This premium BG drive line service from Tysons Auto Specialties provides:

  • Overall economy
  • Optimized efficiency
  • Improved performance
  • While protecting your drive line against wear, pitting and corrosion.

Click on the picture above and then click on the gears icon for a brief video on this service.

Don’t let your drive line system suffer from being “out of sight, out of mind.” Protect your car with BG premium service from Tysons Auto Specialties.

 

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