Author: ESPAutoAdmin

What do you think?

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Should you “top off” your gas tank when filling it?

No,
Why might you ask…

It can damage your charcoal filter, pressure builds in the tank and floods the carbon vapor collection system
Also at the gas station there are vapor recovery system so that if a tank is full, the pump will pull the extra gas back into the stations tanks. This is a safety precaution to ensure vapors will not escape into the air. (kinda of like throwing away money)

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Car’s exhaust system consists of tail pipe, muffler, catalytic converter, exhaust pipe, headers?

       Yes, in fact you may have multiple muffler (up to 2) and catalytic converters (up to 4).

Have you every changed your brake fluid?

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*Why is a brake fluid flush important?

              Benefits: Brake fluid is a hydroscopic fluid meaning…

It pulls moisture out of the air, that moisture when left in a brake system will rust ABS and other hydraulic brake components like calipers and hoses. The moisture makes the fluid more acidic and it “breaks down” damages rubber hoses.

*When should a brake fluid flush be done?

A brake fluid flush should be done every 2 years!

 

Understanding the difference between types of repairs

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There are 3 main types on repair work/maintenance.

             The first type is NECESSARY -needed for your car to safely perform

             The second type is PREVENTATIVE -work that is not urgent but is likely to need attention at a future date

             The third type is RECOMMENDED -this is work that is maintenance that could improve how your car is  operating.

checklist

On every car that is brought into ESP we do a vehicle courtesy checklist. We have had it color coded to Red, Yellow and Green and you guessed it, Red is NCESSARY, Yellow is PREVENTATIVE and RECOMMENED.

And if it is in the Green -look good.