If somebody was to change auto repair shops would they be able to identify what fluids need to be replaced?
Posted by admin on April 21, 2011If the customer did not know how much time has passed when all the fluids were replaced.
And is an AAA approved shop a good idea to go to.
If you’re not certain what fluids are in your vehicle, or when they were changed last it’s a good idea to do what I call a "baseline" change. That is – change it ALL so you DO know exactly what you’re dealing with and when it will next require servicing. That establishes a "baseline" for servicing your vehicle. Any time I’ve purchased a used vehicle, the first thing I did was a baseline change. I changed the engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, the lubricant in the differential(s), the fluid in the torque converter…every drop of lubricant in the vehicle I could get to.
I HIGHLY recommend synthetic lubricants, especially AMSOIL products. I’ve used them for decades in all my vehicles.
A Triple A recommendation is a plus, but you’d need to know if the rating was current, and when the shop was rated. Call AAA to see if they have info regarding the shop. You can also call the Better Business Bureau and ask them about the shop.
Okay, so my advise, As a mechanic.
First visit, customer is just a fly by nighter, second visit return customer.
Thrid visit loyal customer.
The service doesn’t change however, I don’t do any favors for new people.
I mean as a mechanic, people have tried to play me, and I am not stupid. Remember, loyalty to your mechanic is important, you gotta trust them because they are looking after your second largest investment.
what i am getting at is, try to avoid bouncing around to a bunch of different shops, find a shop whom you build a good relationship and keep going there. They will be honest with you. Any mechanic can look at fluids and be able to tell you if they need serviced or if they are okay. What you want to avoid is that one mechanic whom plays you for a fool. unfotunately they are out there.
not firmiliar with AAA, whoever in Canada we have CAA and they are old midas shops.
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If you’re not certain what fluids are in your vehicle, or when they were changed last it’s a good idea to do what I call a "baseline" change. That is – change it ALL so you DO know exactly what you’re dealing with and when it will next require servicing. That establishes a "baseline" for servicing your vehicle. Any time I’ve purchased a used vehicle, the first thing I did was a baseline change. I changed the engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, the lubricant in the differential(s), the fluid in the torque converter…every drop of lubricant in the vehicle I could get to.
I HIGHLY recommend synthetic lubricants, especially AMSOIL products. I’ve used them for decades in all my vehicles.
A Triple A recommendation is a plus, but you’d need to know if the rating was current, and when the shop was rated. Call AAA to see if they have info regarding the shop. You can also call the Better Business Bureau and ask them about the shop.
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