Archive for the ‘Did You Know’ Category

Did You Know About Transfer Case Service

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Some transfer cases are lubricated with gear oil and others use automatic transmission fluid. Of course, it’s important to use the right fluid for your vehicle and we can help you do it right. When you need four-wheel drive you really need it. With proper transfer case care we can make sure it’s available. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Check Engine Light

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

When your check engine light comes on a trouble code is stored in the computer. Some codes are universal and can be read by most scanners. Other codes are stored more deeply in memory or are proprietary to the vehicle make. For these kinds of codes, your service center has powerful, and expensive, equipment and software to help them read and retrieve trouble codes. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Alignment

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Wheels are aligned with specific settings for toe-in and toe-out, positive and negative camber, and positive and negative castor. Each vehicle model can have different settings. Poor alignment affects your handling and causes your tires to wear very quickly. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Windshield Wipers

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. When your wipers can’t clear your windshield, the streaks and glare can significantly impair your vision. Replace your windshield wipers before they fail. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Headlamps

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

A recent study showed that 9 out of 10 vehicles have dirty or yellowed headlights. This can decrease nighttime visibility by as much as 90 percent. When you gas up, wipe down your headlights to keep them clean. A headlamp restoration can economically clear up cloudy or yellowed headlight lenses. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Oil Change

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The most important thing you can do to keep your vehicle running for a long time is to change your oil on schedule. With a full service oil change, your other fluids are checked and topped off so you don’t run into problems from low fluids. You technician may see a developing problem and he’ll remind you of any other recommended maintenance. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Cooling System

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure. The results can range from inconvenient to extremely expensive. You can head off most cooling system problems with regular coolant replacement and cooling system inspections. If you see green, amber or yellow fluid under your vehicle, bring it in for an inspection. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Alternator

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

When you replace your alternator, it’s a good idea to replace your serpentine belt at the same time. Your technician will have to remove the old belt anyway so he might as well put on a new one when he’s done. And the number-1 alternator killer is a battery that’s on its last legs; the alternator has to overwork to keep it charged. If your battery is 5 years old; ask your Fort Wayne technician if it’s time to replace it. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you on the road.

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Did You Know About Cabin Air Filter

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The air inside your vehicle may actually be more polluted than the air outside. Pollen, mold, dust, etc. can be trapped inside your vehicle. The cabin air filter stops these pollutants before they even get inside and filters out odors and smoke. People who suffer from seasonal allergies really appreciate a clean cabin air filter. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 and let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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Did You Know About Shocks and Struts

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The main job of your shocks and struts is to keep your tires firmly on the ground. When shocks are worn, your vehicle won’t handle as well and could even become unsafe. Replacing worn shocks and struts will extend the life of your tires and prevent other suspension damage. At North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 260.483.4438 let us help keep you safely and economically on the road.

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