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Upkeep is the key to safety, efficiency and longevity of your vehicle. Checking the condition and level of oil on a regular basis is better than replacing your engine and safer than having the engine seize up.  Sufficient lubrication is critical to keeping the engine running well. After 3,000 miles of driving the lubricating properties of oil begin to break down and some driving conditions such as high temperatures, heavy loads, towing, extremely dusty conditions and the use of turbo charger can shorten the life of oil.Every time your oil is changed at Doctor Auto, our trained technicians inspect your car completely for any potential problems and advise you of any scheduled maintenance recommended by manufacturer.Vehicle inspection includes:

• Inspection of belts, hoses, brakes, exhaust system, steering and suspension and all other visible components.
• Rotate tires as needed.
• Check level and condition of all fluids.
• Test charging system and battery output.
• Pressure test radiator and coolant system.
• Check air conditioning output.

After we’ve inspected your car we will consult you on any safety and maintenance problems. However, you are under no obligation to have repairs or service done. We just want you to know the condition of your car. Preventive maintenance is the best medicine so unexpected problems can be avoided. It’s a lot easier and less expensive to fix problems before major surgery is needed.With the rising cost of gasoline the forecast is gas prices are going to continue to go up. The best thing you can do to increase gas mileage, save money and help our environment is to have a fuel injection service performed on your car.Our fuel system cleaner is much more than an additive to your gas tank. It is a three part service.  It starts with cleaning the throttle body and air intake of any carbon deposits. Then a machine is attached to the fuel delivery system of your car adding a detergent directly to the engine as it is running. The fuel injectors are cleaned of anything disrupting the proper spray pattern of the injector and all components such as valves, pistons, oxygen sensor and catalytic converter are cleansed of carbon build up as the gas and detergent are combusted.  A fuel additive is then put in the gas tank to provide further cleaning to fuel components. We recommend this service every 30,000 miles.Cost is only $145.95 and will pay for itself in a short time. This service at a Dealership would cost well over $200.Mention this article and we’ll take $20 off. Not valid with any other offer.Winter can be rough on your car, so unless you live in a year round warm climate, here is a list of things you can do to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming cold season.

• Flush the cooling system and replace the coolant.
• Replace the windshield wiper blades. Put windshield washer fluid in the windshield washer reservoir (plain water will freeze).
• Have the battery serviced (clean the battery terminal ends and add water) and load-tested to check its ability to hold a charge. If the battery is more than 4½  years old, replace it.
• Use a tire gauge to check the tire pressure. Air contracts with cold, and the tires may become low as the temperature drops.
• Make sure there is air in the spare tire and that all the proper tire-changing equipment is in the trunk.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition. If you are not sure what this means, ask a mechanic (in a shop that doesn’t sell tires) for an opinion.
• Check the lights, heater and defroster.
• Keep the gas tank as full as possible to prevent moisture from freezing in the gas lines.
• Get a brake check if you haven’t had one in the last six months.
• Put together an emergency winter kit for the trunk of your car: blanket, extra boots and gloves, ice scraper, small snow shovel, flashlight and kitty litter (for traction when stuck in the snow).