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Engine Oil is the 'Life Blood' of your Engine

Engine oil lubricates, cleans, cools and protects the engine and all moving parts to eliminate excessive wear....

Why you machine the disc rotors when you replace the disc pads

Modern vehicles today have better braking systems than the earlier models. So basically vehicles can stop better and faster - but to do this they cause more friction and get hotter faster which can cause the disc rotors to warp and bend. You can sometimes feel this as a brake shudder or it's like your brakes are 'pulsing'. Excess noise can often be heard also due to 'glazing' that is caused by heat. By machining your disc rotor surfaces at brake pad replacement time, you are ensuring that...

What is a diagnostic scan tool and why is it used on vehicles?

A diagnostic scan tool is a very sophisticated electronic device that connects to the diagnostic plug in your vehicle to read any fault codes stored in your electronic control unit (ECU). The scan tool enables mechanics to check the operation of electronic sensors, components and wiring in your vehicle. This leads to a faster, more accurate diagnosis of a vehicles problem. It's a bit like a heart patient being hooked up to a heart monitor - a doctor can better diagnosis what is happening wi...