Jacksonville & St. Mary's Fluids and Filters Replacement and Maintenance
Engine Oil & Filter
Engine oil cools, lubricates and cleans critical components in your
automobile's engine. The oil filter serves to sift out contaminants in
the oil.
Maintenance and automobile:
Please
refer to your owner’s manual for correct oil and interval guidelines
recommended by your manufacturer for your specific automobile. Some
manufacturers now recommend extended periods between oil changes, if you
are a driver who drives under "normal" conditions.
All
of the following are considered "extreme" or "severe" driving
conditions, which would require more frequent oil changes:
- You drive often in heavy stop and go traffic
- You frequently make short trips in your automobile
- The air conditions you drive in are often dusty or dirty
- You live in a cold weather region
- You tow a trailer, both, or other item
By
definition, millions and millions of motorists are driving under what
are considered extreme conditions. A good rule of thumb is to have the
oil and filter changed every 3,000 miles by a Jacksonville & St. Mary's AAMCO
mechanic.
Air Filter
Air filters catch dirt particles that can damage engine components.
Maintenance and automobile:
The
air filter should be checked by a Jacksonville & St. Mary's AAMCO mechanic every
time you have the oil and filter changed (and is included in the
Jacksonville & St. Mary's AAMCO's ProtectCheck). Driving with a dirty filter may
lower your gas mileage and impact your automobile's performance. Please
refer to your owner's manual for the air filter change interval
guideline recommended by your manufacturer for your specific automobile.
Bring your automobile to the mechanics at Jacksonville & St. Mary's AAMCO.
Power Steering Fluid
Power
steering fluid, much like transmission fluid, is a specially formulated
oil, in this case for use in power steering systems.
Maintenance and automobile:
The
power steering fluid should be checked by a Jacksonville & St. Mary's AAMCO mechanic
every time you have the oil and filter changed (and is included in the
Jacksonville & St. Mary's AAMCO's ProtectCheck). Please refer to your owner's manual
for the power steering fluid recommended by your manufacturer for your
specific automobile.
