Complete Lube N Repair offers auto tune-up services when you need them. Over time, even if your engine is working correctly, your automotive parts can become subject to wear and tear.

What happens in a Car Tune-Up?

Your engine uses a series of interconnected components to get your engine up and running. If these components wear down and fail, your engine will not correctly complete the combustion cycle. To ensure your engine receives the three elements of air, fuel, and spark received from these components, the skilled automotive technicians at your local Complete Lube N Repair can perform a tune-up service on your vehicle to ensure your engine is working correctly.

Details of an auto tune-up service will include replacing the cap, rotor, spark plugs, wires, and PCV valve. Technicians will also double-check to verify if your car requires air, oil, and fuel filter replacement.

How Often Should I Schedule an Auto Tune-Up Service?

To determine the best time to receive your tune-up, your technician will check the recommended schedule provided by your vehicle’s manufacturer. The technician will also consider the number of miles and how old your vehicle is. After your tune-up is performed, the technician can then determine the ideal timing for your next service appointment and will provide a return date as well as the number of miles your car can have added to it before another tune-up is needed.

Following the maintenance schedule will help ensure your vehicle’s engine stability and the overall health of your car.

How Auto Tune-Up Shops Work

Your technician will start the tune-up process by inspecting parts that are subject to wear and tear. A close inspection of the cap, rotor, and spark plugs can help technicians identify problems in your engine. Often, technicians must completely replace the worn components with brand new parts to keep your engine system running safely.

Coming In For Your First Tune-Up?

Any time you notice engine start issues or declining performance, it is best to visit a local Complete Lube N Repair shop and have a professional take a look. Often, it can be a simple part replacement to restore the functionality of your vehicle.

A trusted Complete Lube N Repair technician can provide you with a list and cost estimate of your vehicle’s specific needs.

Understanding the Parts: Brakes & Rotors, Brake Pads

One thing you can do as a vehicle owner is better understand the different moving parts that make up your brake system. When you press your brake pedal, the brake pads create friction; in turn, the brake rotor disperses heat throughout the vehicle to keep the brakes themselves from overheating. Both are essential to the proper functioning of your braking system.

There are several braking issues that can indicate your vehicle needs brake repair work.

Get a brake service inspection if:

• The brake pedal seems to be bouncing or presses farther to the floor than usual.
• Your vehicle pulls to the right or left when you brake.
• Unusual noises or vibrations occur during braking.

Many brake pads have a built-in metal component that can create a slight, high-pitched noise while braking. The noise increases in volume over time to alert you of the need for brake service. If you start to hear the noise become louder, please visit your local Complete Lube & Repair for an inspection.

Replacing Your Brake Pads

Brake pad replacement is the most common repair job needed for brake systems. Brakes are designed to wear out: The pads rub on the brake disk to stop your car, so worn pads are the first part to check if you are experiencing braking problems or loud noises.

The two most challenging aspects of brake pad replacement are adjusting the calipers and the pistons to fit the thicker new brake pads.

There are also several other brake issues that can be caused by parts other than brake pads. Therefore an inspection is recommended.

Current Brake Repair Specials

All brake jobs are not the same. At Complete Lube N Repair, we know cost-effective solutions are just as important as tremendous service.

Your vehicle’s cooling system helps to keep engine components cool during combustion. If you do not have your vehicle’s cooling system serviced, you could risk overheating the engine or even having frozen engine fluids, which would cause the vehicle not to start.

Your Vehicle’s Cooling System is Important

A properly working cooling system will circulate coolant throughout the radiator and engine to prevent the engine from overheating. If the cooling system does not function properly, the engine could potentially fail. At-risk parts include gaskets, heads, or worse, complete engine failure.

Keep your engine running smoothly by performing regularly scheduled Cooling System maintenance to stop issues before they occur.

Signs That Your Vehicle’s Cooling System Needs Attention

If you notice your vehicle’s temperature increasing during start or gradually when you drive, there might be an issue with the cooling system.

You might detect an odor similar to maple syrup and/or spot an orange or green fluid beneath your vehicle. Both of these are signs that you should have a technician examine your cooling system.

The Benefits of Cooling System Repair Service

A technician can inspect your vehicle and perform a coolant/antifreeze flush and fill if necessary. This quick procedure can save you money and keep your vehicle’s engine from failing.

Maintaining the ideal level of fluids and replacing low fluids can be critical to your vehicle’s driving performance and safety.

Make sure to keep up with your regularly scheduled antifreeze flush and fill. Skipping this can put your vehicle at risk for various problems, such as premature corrosion of your cooling system, freezing, and overheating.

It is vital for an engine to undergo regular maintenance and repairs to keep it running efficiently.

Technicians can help you with all of your auto repair and engine needs. It can be intimidating when your “Check Engine” light flips on during the middle of a drive and alarming when your engine starts not to work correctly or even turns off.

The “Check Engine” light may indicate a number of problems and requires a technician to take a look and see where the problem lies.

It could be several different issues, whether the transmission needs service, the fuel pump needs replacing, or the air conditioning system not working properly. Whatever it is, a technician can help you figure out and solve the problem with your engine to ensure that your vehicle is running efficiently.

Complete Automotive Repair

Your engine repair may involve updating, fixing, or replacing various engine components. To Identify the problem, your technician will run tests and figure out the steps needed to be taken to ensure optimal engine efficiency. These tests should provide you with quick answers to get your car back to running smoothly.

When your radiator begins to fail your temperature gauge will start to read extremely high. When this happens, visit a local Complete Lube N Repair immediately to avoid more damage.

How Radiators Work

Radiators push the coolant through a series of interconnected tubes to keep heat out of the fluids. As the coolant passes through the radiator, heat sinks help bring the temperatures back down to appropriate levels.

The fan will also turn on and attempt to cool down the fluid temperatures before the coolant flows back through the engine. This process happens constantly and keeps your engine from overheating.

As the radiator ages, the coolant tubes may clog up, blocking the flow of the fluid through the system. If this happens, your cooling system will build up, causing pressure that can damage the hoses, water pump, and thermostat.

Diagnostic Techniques

If you notice the temperature gauge on your dash reading too high, you should go to a technician to have your radiator and cooling system checked for problems.

Technicians will start by checking the radiator for cold spots to ensure that the system flows well and that there are no blockages. Then they will inspect the engine bay for leaks. Technicians can also test the overall temperature and pressure in the coolant system to confirm that your engine is running correctly.

Quality Repairs 

Technicians approach the radiator repair process by thoroughly identifying the parts that may be causing the problem before suggesting a complete radiator replacement or other repairs.

If your radiator has a blockage, it may be necessary to replace that part with a new one to rectify the problem. Technicians can perform a flush to attempt to break the blockage down before moving ahead with the radiator replacement.

After performing the radiator service, technicians will test drive your vehicle to ensure it maintains the proper operating temperature. If the temps or pressure rating rises too high or low even after switching out the radiator, technicians will retest the other parts in the system to identify the problem. With radiator problems, it’s common to see multiple parts contributing to the lack of flow or blockage.

When To Come Into The Shop

When you suspect a problem with your radiator, please visit your local Complete Lube N Repair to have your car inspected and repaired. Acting on this issue quickly will benefit you in the long run.  Delaying the repair could cause costly damage repair.

Air Filter Replacement Services
The car air filter sits in the air box or on the cold air intake cone to pull dirt particles out of the air flowing into your engine. The replacement process for this filter is pretty simple. A technician will simply lift the filter out of the container and replace it with a new filter.

Fuel Filter Swap
The fuel filter sits in one of two places, either just beneath your hood or near the gas tank. This filter keeps dirt from sitting in the gas tank and clogging up the fuel lines as well as injector nozzles. As a result, the filter gets dirty, especially if you drive a lot of miles each year.

Your Complete Lube N Repair technician will indicate the right time to come in for filter changes upon inspection. If you notice a problem, please take your car to a technician to receive an inspection and possible filter change service.

When this highly advanced piece of the drive train system does not operate as designed, the vehicle can lose power, produce a burning smell, experience reduced fuel efficiency, or even generate clunking and humming sounds. If your vehicle has any of these issues or if your check engine light comes on, there is a good chance that you need transmission service repair.

Transmission Repairs and Maintenance

If there is an issue with your transmission, a technician can perform a test using your engine’s computer to find out if there is a problem in the control system. They can also identify the electrical component that needs to be replaced.

The issue might be due to a sensor malfunction instead of a mechanical problem. In other cases, the transmission fluid might need to be changed or flushed.

Transmission Flush

If necessary, having your transmission flushed can help get your vehicle back up and running efficiently. A transmission flush is a service that helps push out grime and sludge that has accumulated in the transmission and can cause blockages. First, the old fluid is removed. Then, new fluid and sometimes cleaning solutions are run through the transmission lines to help remove the unwanted debris. Finally, the transmission is filled back up with new fluid.

Transmission Fluid Change

Technicians will follow the procedure recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer when performing the transmission flush. If necessary, the technician may change the transmission filter as well. The worst-case scenario is that the transmission will need to be replaced or rebuilt.

You should always have a technician change your transmission fluid at regular intervals to avoid replacement and overheating.

Complete Lube N Repair Transmission Service Shops

Following your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations regarding your transmission service schedule will allow your vehicle to function as designed. Call or visit your local Complete Lube N Repair for quality transmission service at a competitive price.

When the edge wears down, your wipers may not be able to remove all of the grime and moisture, leaving big smudges across your windshield. The wipers can also start to make a screeching sound. The good news is you can easily have your old windshield wipers replaced with new ones by your automotive technician.​

Selecting Wiper Blades

There are several brands and product line choices when choosing a windshield wiper replacement. The type of windshield wiper you select directly affects its ability to remove moisture and unwanted particles from your line of sight.

Technicians can help you select ideal wipers for your vehicle by identifying the ones that fit your windshield shape most efficiently.

Additional Maintenance Service

While having your windshield wipers replaced, your technician will also fill your washer fluid and test the system’s functionality. The technician will also check all of the fluid exit points to make sure none of the lines have blockages that might affect the spray pattern.

Make sure to use the washer fluid to clean off your windshield and wiper blades regularly to keep residue off your windshield and ensure that your wiper fluid exit points are functioning correctly.

If your vehicle has failed its emission test or if you are experiencing a problem with your muffler, you should see a technician who is certified to work with emissions. One big indication of an emissions problem is your oil light turning on. Delaying the repair of your vehicle’s emissions could be very costly. Some states will not even allow you to drive your vehicle unless the emissions follow state regulations. Left unresolved, the faulty emissions could result in an even more expensive repair down the road.

Identifying Emissions Problems

Older vehicles can often experience more emissions issues due to outdated technology. Qualified technicians can run tests that measure your emission levels and determine where the problem lies. Newer vehicles should alert you with a check engine or oil light on your dashboard, allowing you to see a problem and let your technician determine if emissions tests should be conducted.

Perhaps there is a problem with your catalytic converter. Maybe your vehicle’s exhaust emissions contain excessive hydrocarbon, nitrogen oxides, or carbon monoxide. A technician may find additional issues with your exhaust while performing a diagnostic test. If a vehicle fails an emissions inspection, repairs will most likely be needed. Once a technician pinpoints the issue with your emissions system, they will explain how the problem was caused and perform any necessary exhaust repairs.

Repair and Emissions Inspection

It is possible, but not recommended, to perform an emissions exhaust repair yourself. You could potentially make a critical mistake during the repair process that will harm your vehicle and cost you a lot more in repairs in the near future. Today’s computer-controlled and fuel-injected vehicles have complicated technology that requires a technician with a high amount of automotive knowledge and training to properly diagnose and make the needed repairs. Technicians have access to OBD generic scan tools, 5-gas exhaust analyzers, and engine analyzers that allow them to accurately measure your emissions and identify and correct the issue.

Typically Power Steering service includes wheel alignments, shock and strut repair, and front and/or rear suspension repair. Rotating tires may also be necessary.

Stabilizer Bar Service & Maintenance

Also known as a sway bar, the stabilizer bar is an essential component responsible for keeping your car from rolling over while turning.

The shock absorber keeps the ride smooth, and the stabilizer bar keeps the car upright when turning by spreading weight equally over the tires.

The power steering service is critical to the safety of your overall drive experience, as well as keeping your vehicle driving smoothly.