Posted on 9/26/2013
Warm weather or cold, Florissant drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Florissant people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At garysautorepair, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service, just as we do for transmission service, oil changes and so on. Maintaining your air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks in the vehicle's air conditioning system allow the refrigerant to escape and the system can't cool the air as well. We see that a lot at garysautorepair in Florissant.The refrigerant also contains oil that lubricates air conditioning components and keeps the seals resilient. Low refrigerant and lubricating oil means that the air conditioning parts will wear out prematurely, and all Florissant vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can b ... read more
Posted on 9/24/2013
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Florissant drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Florissant drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilometers around Florissant?Are most of your trips less than 10 miles/16 kilometers in below-zero Missouri temps?Are most of your trips off-highway in Missouri?Do you drive often in dusty Florissant areas?Do you regularly tow a trailer or carry heavy loads around Florissant?Do you drive in very hot or very cold Missouri weather?Think about your typical week. Do you live by your nearest Florissant on-ramp and enjoy a non-stop commute? Or, do you drive the neighborhood car pool in stop-and-go traffic on Florissant surface streets? Let's suppose your owner's manual says the severe service oil change recommendation is 3,000 miles ... read more
Posted on 9/12/2013
The median age for cars in the Florissant, Missouri area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At garysautorepair we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Florissant area, bring it into garysautorepair for high-mileage maintenance.1779 N Hwy 67Florissant, Missouri 63033314-831-5843 Many people in Missouri are keeping their vehicles longer. The economy has influenced that, but the fact that modern vehicles are more durable and reliable means that owning a high mileage vehicle doesn't have to be a painful experience.Local car owners in Florissant with over 100,000 miles on their vehicles often ask which service intervals they should follow. Let's start with the special needs of the older vehicle...The reality is that time and mileage will take its toll. The engine and transmission will have more sludge. The fuel, steering and brake systems will have gum and varnish built up. There ... read more
Posted on 9/3/2013
When it comes to their vehicles, some Florissantresidents don't have amaintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Florissant drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just may not have applied it to their vehicles.Here's something that will help: The key to good vehicle maintenance starts with the oil change. Think about it – when you go in for a full-service oil change, your friendly and knowledgeable garysautorepair service advisor will check all your fluids. If one of them is low, he can look for the reason. If your serpentine belt is cracked, he'll see it and let you know. Corroded battery cable – they've got you covered. And at garysautorepair, we check to see if your vehicle manufactur ... read more