Best Truck Repairs in Apple Valley, MN

There are many variables that determine how often an oil change is needed. Climate conditions, mileage driven, highway versus city driving all affect your vehicles need for fresh oil. We recommend you refer to the manufacturers specifications in the scheduled maintenance section of the owners manual. Most vehicles have a recommended interval of 5 months or 5000 miles or 7 months or 7500 miles. There is no downside to frequent oil changes. Frequent oil changes protect your vehicle and aid gas mileage.

Yes. The failure of a timing belt in many cars can result in major engine damage. The cost to repair an engine with a broken timing belt is much greater than the cost of a timing belt replacement.

There are many sensors and computerized components that manage your vehicle's engine performance and emissions. When one of these fails, the Check Engine light is illuminated. Although your car may seem to run fine, it is important to have the issue addressed to prevent long-term problems.

Overheating is a very serious problem. If your car overheats for too long, it can damage your engine. As soon as possible, find a safe place to pull off the road and shut the engine off. Do not attempt to check the fluid level in the radiator; the hot fluid can cause sever burns. The best thing to do is have your car towed to your local dealership for service.

Milky brown engine oil is an indication that coolant has gotten into the oil. This can be caused by a blown head gasket or other gasket, a failed transmission cooler or cracked casings. This condition is very serious and needs to be checked by a professional technician immediately.