The Basics Behind Air Filter Replacement Services at Tonys Autowerks

An air filter allows outside air into an engine’s intake manifold, where the air mixes with fuel to power a vehicle. Playing a defensive role, air filters prevent dirt particles, bugs, and other contaminants from entering the engine and causing destruction. Unfortunately, engine air filters lose effectiveness over time and require replacements. Drivers looking to replace an air filter can choose from three common types: paper, foam, and cotton. Paper air filters are usually cheap, but they generally wear out faster than their counterparts. Foam filters are a popular choice for off-road vehicles, because they have strong filtering capabilities. However, they also tend to clog engines if used and left unchecked. Cotton filters are commonly found on race cars, but can be also used as aftermarket upgrades on everyday vehicles. No matter the type of air filter in your vehicle, it is important to replace the air filter as needed. A dirty air filter can negatively affect gas mileage and make an engine run roughly.

Why Should You Have Air Filter Replacement Services Performed at Tonys Autowerks?

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The Basics Behind Fuel Injection Services at Tonys Autowerks

During a fuel injection, your vehicle’s fuel injectors are checked. Located in the intake manifold of the engine, fuel injectors use small nozzles to spray a mist of fuel that your engine can burn. Fuel injectors work with your throttle valve, which lets air into the engine whenever you use the gas pedal. When the valve opens, fuel injectors release the fuel mist so it mixes with the air. This fuel and air combination then enters the combustion chamber and helps your vehicle run. Over time, fuel injectors can become dirty. Clogged injectors can negatively affect your vehicle’s performance, leading to poor gas mileage and dirty exhaust emissions. Short trips make it especially easy for dirt and grime to build up inside the fuel injector nozzles. Because a healthy fuel injection system is important for overall vehicle maintenance, we advise you to keep watch over your fuel injectors and have them serviced as needed.

Why Should You Have Fuel Injection Services Performed at Tonys Autowerks?

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The Basics Behind Oil and Filter Change Services at Tonys Autowerks

Oil is a lubricant that keeps your vehicle functioning properly. Oil plays an essential role in the engine of your vehicle, where it helps alleviate friction between various moving components. Without the protective layer that oil provides, the heat created from friction would melt an engine’s parts together. As oil runs through your vehicle’s system, it also collects sludge, grime, and other contaminants that can harm the engine. In turn, the oil filter catches these contaminants and helps to prevent them from mixing with the oil. However, the filter can only hold so much. Over time, the small bits and miscellaneous muck will break down the filter’s defenses. When this happens, the result is dirty oil. In addition to being less effective overall, dirty oil can cause permanent damage to some parts of your vehicle. As such, oil and filter changes are considered an important part of vehicle maintenance.

Why Should You Have Oil and Filter Change Services Performed at Tonys Autowerks?

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The Basics Behind Spring Checkup Services at Tonys Autowerks

A spring checkup helps prepare your vehicle for the hot months of summer. During a checkup, multiple components may be reviewed for efficiency. The battery, an essential component that works particularly hard during the winter months, may be tested and its age considered.  Spring is a great time to check your tires. The tread depth and tire pressure of your tires may be looked at because they can affect gas mileage. Belts and hoses may also be checked to make sure they are intact and sturdy. Potholes usually become more pronounced after winter rains, so it is important to see if the shocks and struts are in healthy condition as well. From the starting and charging system to the transmission fluid and coolant levels, there is much to review during a spring inspection. However, a checkup can ultimately help keep your vehicle safe and save you money in the long run.

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The Basics Behind Wiper Blades Replacement Services at Tonys Autowerks

Wiper blades are responsible for helping drivers travel safely in inclement weather. In bad weather conditions like downpours, wiper blades can be activated to help keep a driver’s field of vision clear. Many vehicles have a single pair of wiper blades located on the front windshield, but some vehicles also contain a wiper blade on the rear windshield. Because they are located on the outside of your vehicle, wiper blades are prone to wear and will require replacements in time. Even if they are not heavily used, the blades should be replaced regularly because the material they are made of has its own lifespan. Generally, it is recommended that wiper blades be replaced every 6,000 miles or every six months. However, it is worth noting that surrounding weather conditions may alter the lifespan of the blades, so it is recommended that all drivers inquire about the best time to replace their specific wiper blades.

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The Basics Behind Manufacturers’ Preventative Milage Services at Tonys Autowerks

The safety of you and your family is our top priority. Due to the conditions in the Kaneohe, HI area it is important that the Preventative Maintenance be performed at the recommended level.

For your new car, Manufacturers require certain preventative maintenance services at various mile intervals over the life of your vehicle. Our trained mechanics focus on only performing the services and repairs your vehicle requires, the safety of you and your family, keeping your vehicle running at its top performance, and ensuring that your factory warranty stays intact.

We are able to bring you the highest level of service and properly maintain your vehicle at a fraction of what a dealer would charge. Our  Mile Service Intervals include the following:

• Before every mile service we perform a Quality Assurance Road Test to ensure that your vehicle is handling and performing at its optimal level. If our Mechanics hear or feel anything out of the ordinary they will be able to look at your vehicle more in depth once they place it on the lift. If our Mechanics do not find what they heard or felt during the Service Interval Inspection list we will inform you what we experienced during the Road Test to inquire if you would prefer further Diagnostics.
• Our mile Service Interval consist of the following services:
• Drive Shaft Boots – We ensure that your vehicles Boots are properly sealed, do not have any damage or tears, and are not dry rotted. This ensures that the drive shafts stay properly lubricated and can save an expensive repair of replacing the Drive Shaft.
• Steering Linkage and Boots – We inspect the Linkage and Boots in your Steering. Excessive play in your steering can be dangerous. It can inhibit the speed of your response in an emergency situation and cause issues like excessive tire wear.
• Brake Linkage/Drums/Pads/Disc – It is extremely important to keep your vehicle running at its top performance when driving in the Kaneohe, HI area and wherever the road takes you, for the safety of you and your family. A properly working Braking System is essential. Routine and thorough inspections of your braking system will ensure that you are able to safely stop your vehicle each and every time. Brake failures also can cost a lot of money to repair. A brake pad that is getting too low and not able to make it to the next Service Interval if not caught can wear into your Rotor and become a very expensive repair.
• Ball Joints and Dust Covers – Excessive play from the Ball Joints can cause excessive tire wear, poor performance and handling. If not caught early enough can result in failure, cause further suspension damage and leave you stranded on the side of the road. Ensuring that there is no excessive play from the suspension can save the cost of a very expensive repair and prevent a break down.
• Engine Air Filters – Air Filters are sometimes able to be cleaned. They also need to be replaced periodically. The Engine Air Filter keeps debris out of the engine and ensures proper air intake through your engine. Depending where you live in the Kaneohe, HI area your Air Filter might need to be replaced more frequently. If your Engine Air Filter is clogged it will dramatically reduce the engine’s performance and fuel mileage.
• Replace Engine Oil and Filter – Due to the climate in the Kaneohe, HI area Vehicle Manufacturers consider us to be in harsh driving conditions. They require more frequent Oil and Filter changes. Routinely changing your vehicle’s engine oil per the manufacture’s guidelines is an essential part of properly maintaining your vehicle and keeping its warranty intact. The oil keeps the internal components of the engine lubricated and the filter collects any debris from causing any damage. This is an essential routine maintenance item to ensure performance and longevity of your vehicle.
• Reset Maintenance Reminder – If your vehicle is equipped with a Maintenance Reminder System we will reset that during your service to ensure you are properly notified for your next Service Interval.
• Tire Inspection, Rotation, and Inflation – The roads in the Kailua, HI area sometimes are not always in the best condition. Proper Tire inflation is vital for optimal handling and safety. During each Service Interval our Mechanics will inspect your tires to ensure proper placement for the best performance and longevity of your tires. Tire rotations are performed periodically so that all four tires wear evenly. If you do not rotate your tires they will wear unevenly and will require replacement more frequently. Proper inflation of your tires is essential for proper wear and performance. Properly inflated tires also improve fuel mileage. There is more to servicing your vehicle than just changing your oil and rotating your tires.

We have specific checks for each of these milage intervals:

• 7,500 Mile Service
• 15,000 Mile Service
• 22,500 Mile Service
• 30,000 Mile Service
• 37,500 Mile Service
• 45,000 Mile Service
• 52,500 Mile Service
• 60,000 Mile Service
• 67,500 Mile Service
• 75,000 Mile Service
• 82,500 Mile Service
• 90,000 Mile Service
• 97,500 Mile Service
• 105,000 Mile Service
• 112,500 Mile Service
• 120,000 Mile Service
• 127,500 Mile Service
• 135,000 Mile Service
• 142,000 Mile Service
• 150,000 Mile Service
• 157,500 Mile Service
• 172,500 Mile Service
• 180,000 Mile Service

Proper Preventative Maintenance will save you money and also your time. We are part of the Kaneohe, HI community. If you are in the Kailua, HI, Kaneohe, HI, or Honolulu, HI areas and looking for an honest and dependable mechanic please contact us.

We value your time, save you money, and gets you back on the road as quickly and safely as possible. Call us to set up a convenient appointment to ensure the safety and reliability of your vehicle.