How often do I need my
car servicing?
Why does my cambelt need changing?
Why have you recommended I change the
Brake fluid and antifreeze?
Why does my air conditioning not blow
cold?
Why does my air conditioning smell?
I have been advised that my gearbox oil
needs changing, why?
How often do I need my car servicing?
More and more modern cars have service
lights to indicate when a service is due. This indicator
is triggered by the number of miles the car has covered,
the number of times the ignition key is turned and
other factors detected by the onboard computers in
the vehicle.
With older cars it is very wise to follow
the manufacturer's recommendations and service the
vehicle on a mileage or time basis, whichever comes
first. Low mileage vehicles need just as much love
and attention as their higher mileage cousins as they
do a lot more short, start, stop journeys and are
subject to greater wear on their brakes, clutch and
engine, among other things.
| Why does my cambelt need changing? |
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Many moons ago nearly all production cars had
chains to drive the internal mechanics on the
vehicle. With the advent of more compact engines
and better material technology, many manufacturers
in their wisdom decided that it would be better
to replace the noisier chain with a quieter
"rubber" belt. This also had the advantage
of being able to go through angles and was easier
(and cheaper) for the manufacturer to install.
Unfortunately when the belts began to snap /
strip and simply work their way off their rollers
this caused expensive (in most cases) repairs
as the pistons can hit the valves and the sudden
quietness can be very disconcerting. This is
even more important with diesel engines and
it is strongly recommended that you change this
belt on a regular basis. Please call in or telephone
us to see if your belt needs changing and receive
a free no obligation quote.
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| Why have you recommended I change
the Brake fluid and antifreeze? |
Brake fluid is hydroscopic i.e.
it absorbs moisture from the air. Over time
brake fluid becomes contaminated with excess
water which lowers its boiling point and is
not as easily compressed thus causing problems
with brake fade.
Antifreeze loses its anticorrosive
properties overtime and can cause a build-up
of sludge and rust if not changed on a regular
basis. If left for extended periods of time
this can cause potentially expensive problems
with overheating and the cylinder head gasket.
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| Why does my air conditioning
not blow cold? |
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The air conditioning in the vehicle is just
like a mini fridge. Gas circulates around and
cools the air blowing into the car. Over time
with the movement of the engine, seals can slowly
release this gas (there is only about 2lbs of
gas in to start with) and the conditioning becomes
less effective. We can check the level of gas
in the system free of charge and advise on a
top-up if necessary.
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Why does my air conditioning smell?
Bacteria builds up in the warm, moist
ducts of the systems. We have a special cleaning agent
that kills the bacteria and deodorises the system.
Please call for details.
I have been advised that my gearbox
oil needs changing, why?
Oil molecules shear overtime making
the lubrication properties of oil less protective.
If you have problems selecting gears or the gear change
is noisy it may well be that your gearbox oil is due
for renewal. Most manufacturers have a recommended
service schedule for this job
For any further details please contact
your local Crane Bank branch.
