FAQs
No, please call us if you need immediate assistance or to schedule maintenance.
As long as the check engine light is not blinking you should be safe to drive the vehicle to our repair facility. However, if it is blinking you should not drive the vehicle. Driving the vehicle with a blinking check engine light can cause catalyst damage or even engine failure.
In most cases, a vehicle pulling to one side is the symptom of tire pressure, tire wear, worn tires, or incorrect wheel alignment. When left unchecked, it can cause severe damage to other components and become a costly ordeal. Call us to inquire about how our team can assist in diagnosing and correcting this issue.
We recommend checking your brakes every 6 months or 15,000 miles. Our technicians will perform a visual inspection and show you the state of your brake components. Feel free to call and schedule an appointment for your brakes and rotors.
If your vehicle uses conventional oil, you should have it replaced every 3 months or 3,000 miles.
If yIf your vehicle uses conventional oil, or a synthetic blend, you should have it replaced every 3 months or 3,000 miles. If your vehicle uses synthetic oil, you should have it replaced every 6 months or 5,000 miles.
The most common causes for vehicle overheating are related to your anti-freeze and/or cooling systems. Fortunately, our ASE-Certified technicians quickly identify the problem and resolve it for you.
In the meantime, it is best for you to turn off any air conditioning and instead turn on the heater. By doing this, it will help remove heat from the engine.
Yes, kindly call the location most convenient to you for more information.
We are ASE-Master Certified to work on all domestic, Japanese, and European makes and models. We perform digital vehicle inspections with state of the art equipment! There are many reasons to choose Proficiency automotive!
Yes, we have ASE-Certified master technicians with years of experience under their belt and several quality control measures to ensure service of the utmost eminence.
Modern vehicles almost all require (or recommend) the use of full synthetic oil or a synthetic blend; as time passes, the use of conventional oil is being diminished entirely. A synthetic blend is more durable and cost-effective, and is ideal to ensure the preventative maintenance of your vehicle! To learn more, click here!
You rotate tires to help maximize the life of your tires caused by natural uneven wearing. While all vehicle makes and models vary, it’s recommended to rotate tires every 5,000 – 6,000 miles or after every other oil change! IIt’s also recommended to have your tires balanced and wheels aligned, to learn more, simply click here.
It’s important that you check on your tire pressure once every three months. Ignoring low tire pressure causes issues with handling, fuel economy, tire wear, and safety on the freeway! If it’s been awhile since you’ve last checked, or if temperatures have dropped, fill those tires – now!
By following your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations on fluid exchanges, you are truly protecting your vehicle from preventable (and expensive) damage! Here’s a quick breakdown to follow:
- Brake fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid should be changed every 60,000 miles
- Power Steering fluid should be changed every 30,000-60,000 miles
- Differential fluid should be changed every 60,000 miles
- Fuel Induction (GDI) service should be performed every 30,000 miles
- Engine coolant fluid should be changed every 60,000-100,000 miles
Cabin Air Filters have an ideal life of 15,000-20,000 miles from which they lose their ability to filter the impurities in the air and should be changed.
Engine Air Filters have an ideal life of 15,000-20,000 miles and then they lose their ability to effectively filter out debris and other impurities. Failing to replace your engine air filter can affect engine longevity, performance, and gas mileage.
Brake fluid should be exchanged every 30,000 miles. By following your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations on brake fluid exchanges, you are truly protecting your vehicle from preventable (and expensive) damage to your brake components and prevent moisture buildup!
Power Steering fluid should be exchanged every 30,000-60,000 miles. By following your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations on power steering fluid exchanges, you are truly protecting your vehicle from preventable (and expensive) steering component damage!
Differential fluid should be exchanged every 60,000 miles. By following your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations on differential fluid exchanges, you are truly protecting your vehicle from preventable (and expensive) component damage!
Engine Coolant should be exchanged every 60,000-100,000 miles. By following your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations on engine coolant fluid exchanges, you are truly protecting your vehicle from preventable (and expensive) engine damage, rust, and performance issues!
Spark plugs should be changed every 100,000 miles and it should be coupled with a fuel injection cleaning service. By performing this preventative maintenance you will remove any carbon buildup and more importantly, protect yourself against engine misfires!