XL CAR CARE will always include new idler and tension pulleys, and (timing belt driven) water pumps in our Timing Belt Replacement Service. When we service your vehicle's timing belt you can rest assured it will not fail prematurely due to a worn out pulley or water pump.

NOTE: If your water pump is not driven by the timing belt, it may still be a good idea to replace it while the engine is this far apart. In this case, we will offer it as an option.

 

A timing belt is what drives the camshaft's) in many vehicles on the road today. The camshaft(s) open the engine valves. When a timing belt breaks or slips on many engines the valves may remain open while the piston comes up causing major engine damage. The vehicle's manufacturer's have a recommended replacement interval for each engine (usually 60,000, 90,000 or 105,000). Some high performance vehicles have recommended intervals as soon as 30,000 miles. We can quickly access this information and provide a cost estimate. Because many water pumps are mounted behind the timing belt, we will include replacing the water pump at the same time as an option. Some water pumps act as an idler pulley for the timing belt and could cause it to jump if the pump fails. Many water pumps fail at 90,000-100,000 miles anyway and there is a substantial savings for replacing the pump while the timing belt is off.

We will disable your vehicles fuel system and run our flush solvent throughout the fuel system components. The throttle plate and bore are cleaned by our technicians when we are flushing the fuel system. This service not only cleans injectors and the throttle area, but also removes deposits from the intake valves.

 

Since your car was new, dirt, varnishes and carbon deposits have been forming in your vehicle's fuel system, on the intake valves and in the combustion areas. These contaminants can rob your vehicle of performance, fuel economy, increase harmful emissions and could lead to costly engine repairs if left untreated.

When you drive, do you:

• Notice a loss in acceleration or power?
• Notice your engine hesitating, idling rough or stalling?
• Get fewer miles of driving per gallon of gasoline?
• Do you worry that you may not pass your next emissions test?

When the engine is contaminated with carbon deposits, gum and varnish, your car's ability to drive smoothly and cleanly is compromised. Traditional tune-ups can't fix these problems.



What You Need is a MotoVac Carbon Clean Service
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) recommends a fuel-system cleaning once every 15,000 to 18,000 miles. Cleaning your car's fuel system is the best way to keep it driving as it should. The MotoVac Carbon Clean service is the most complete and effective fuel system cleaning service.

The MotoVac system connects to your car's engine and circulates a mixture of MotoVac solution and fuel through all fuel system components. This cleaning solution removes carbon, gum and varnish from your engine - from intake to exhaust.

A MotoVac Carbon Clean Fuel System Service:

• Restores "new car" performance
• Restores fuel economy
• Helps the environment by lowering your car's emissions.

After the service, the fuel system - and your engine - will function more efficiently.

Treat your car to a MotoVac Carbon Clean Fuel System Service -
to improve performance, restore fuel economy and lower your emissions. You'll feel the difference.

Major maintenance services are usually recommended every 30,000 miles. We will follow your vehicle's manufacturer's recommendations. What is required will vary, but the following items are often called for:

• Spark Plug Replacement
• Fuel and Air Filter Replacement
• Interior Ventilation Filter Replacement
• Tire Rotation and Balancing
• Oil and Filter Change
• Complete Vehicle Lubrication
• Complete Vehicle Inspection - Inspection Report with every major maintenance service.

We will disable your vehicles fuel system and run our flush solvent throughout the fuel system components. The throttle plate and bore are cleaned by our technicians when we are flushing the fuel system. This service not only cleans injectors and the throttle area, but also removes deposits from the intake valves.

  Why Should I Change My Brake Fluid?

We service both current systems equipped with r134a refrigerant and older systems with r12 refrigerant. It is not possible to determine the source of a refrigerant leak until the system is filled or re-charged. Once full we add a leak detection dye. If there is a major leak we can usually determine its source the same day. With minor leaks it may take several days or even months for the system to become low enough to fail. If the system fails within 1 year the leak detection dye will enable us to locate the source of this leak.

  Automatic Climate Control System Services

We retrieve stored codes, analyze live data, consult wiring diagrams and test individual components to determine the root cause of the problem. Along with computer scanners and ignition diagnostic machines, the most common tool used today is a lab scope. To test an individual component accurately, we must tap into the wiring at, or as close to, the component, as possible, to see the actual signal from it. We then test the signal at the computer. This signal is often corrupted before it gets to the computer. Gaining access to the component to test it often involves removing various brackets or components.

The first level of diagnostic service includes reading computer codes and data, road testing the vehicle and basic component testing. This is all that is needed 80% of the time. If more diagnostic work is needed the customer will be contacted and consulted about what was found and what work is still needed.

  Why diagnosis my car? Doesn’t the computer tell you what’s wrong?

The ASE Master Certified Technicians at XL CAR CARE can diagnose and repair today's automatic climate control systems. This requires intricate diagnostic ability to access and test various components involved. After the cause of failure has been diagnosed an accurate estimate of repairs will be offered to the customer.

  Air Conditioner Systems Service

We will replace your vehicle’s spark plugs, fuel filter, air filter, and PCV valve. Some vehicles have platinum spark plugs, which only require replacement every 2nd tune-up. We also recommend ignition wires and distributor caps be replaced at least every 3rd tune-up, or at 90,000 miles.

Please note: A tune-up is a maintenance service. Check engine light warnings, drivability symptoms and state emission test failures all require diagnostic time to determine the proper remedy.

  Diagnostic Service
  Why Diagnose My Car?

We often install re-manufactured engines. Along with the replacement engine we always replace common maintenance items such as the spark plugs, thermostat, ignition wires, engine filters, water pump, drive belts and all engine filters to help ensure trouble free operation. Most carry a 3-year / 75,000 mile nationwide parts and labor guaranty.

A used engine is often a cost effective alternative when a quality low mileage replacement is available. Used engines have much shorter warranty periods than re-manufactured engines, and may not cover all or any of the installation labor charges.

We will recalibrate adjustable front-end components to bring alignment angles back to factory specifications.

  When do I need a Front-End Alignment?

We will flush the coolant system and replenish your vehicle's coolant. We will also bleed the air from the coolant system and run the vehicle long enough to ensure coolant circulation.

We will perform a complete vehicle inspection and return to the customer with a detailed report with recommendations on service areas and preventative maintenance. The detailed report includes:

• Lighting and Accessories (Horn, Headlamps, Turn Signals, Tail /Stop Lamps, Markers, Gauges / Ins., Wiper Operation, Wind Shield Washer, Mirrors, Power Windows, Radio, Power Antenna)
• Road Test (Heater Fan, Heater, A/C, Transmission Operation, Braking, Warning LIghts, Ride Quality, Windshield and Glass, Cruise Control)
• Under-Hood Inspection (Timing Belt, Battery Test, Battery Connections, Belt(s), Belt Tensioner, Radiator Hoses, Other Hoses, Coolant, Coolant Protection)
• Emission Control System (Smog/Air Pump, Breather Hoses, Pre-Heat Tube)
• Engine (Oil, Air Filter, Spark Plug, Fuel Filter)
• Fluids (Master Cylinder, Power Steering, Auto Trans., Clutch Fluid)
• Under Car Inspection (Motor and Trans. Mounts, U-Joints or CV Boots, Fuel LInes, Body Frame)
• Fluid Leaks (Transmission, Engine Oil, Water Pump Plugs, Power Steering Rack, Power Steering Hoses, Transfer Case)
• Exhaust System (Front Pipe, Catalytic Converter, Muffler Center, Intermediate Pipe, Muffler Rear, Hangers)
• Suspension and Steering (C V Boots, C V Shaft/Joints, Ball Joints, Idler Arm(s), Tie Rods, Bushings, Front and Rear Struts/Shocks)
• Tires (Size of Front and Back, Tire Tread Check, Alignment)
• Brakes (Rotors, Calipers, Bearings, Hoses, Axle Seals, Brake Lines)

  Why would I want to have a complete vehicle inspection performed?

Includes changing your vehicle’s oil and filter and up to 5 quarts of oil. We will also lubricate the front-end if equipped with grease fittings.

*Additional charges apply to premium application oil filters or canister type filters, over 5 quarts of oil and for synthetic oil.

  How Often Should I Change My Engine Oil and Oil Filter?

We will computer spin balance your car or light truck tires and torque them to specifications. The tires must be removed from your vehicle and then rotated from front to back.

  Why Should I Rotate and Balance My Tires?

We will either replace the transmission filter and pan gasket, or flush and replenish the transmission fluid or both. When the pan gasket and filter are replaced much of the fluid remains within the transmission and does not get replaced. When the fluid is flushed and replenished the filter and pan gasket (a common leak source) are not replaced. We usually recommend a complete fluid replenishment as well as the filter and pan gasket replacement.

Please Note: Some vehicles today use synthetic fluid (most of these are not fitted with dipsticks so the wrong fluid cannot be added). The replacement interval on vehicles with synthetic fluid is usually 100,000 miles.

Replacing your car’s transmission is an expensive service. The quality of the re-manufactured transmission is more important than the price. A cheap job that fails is much more expensive than a quality product. Working with a transmission re-manufacturing facility that we have had a relationship with for many years, makes us confident we are delivering the highest quality unit to our customers. Warrantee is usually 12 months or 12,000 miles (which ever comes first).

We usually recommend re-manufactured automatic transmissions and offer used standard transmissions. Used automatic transmissions are prone to failure while a re-manufactured standard transmission is often not cost efficient.