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admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:03:39 +0000

Each manufacturer has compiled a list of recommended service intervals. For details, just look in your owner’s manual. Each make and model has different recommendations, Master Tech can print any service schedule for you but it is best to get a look at the vehicle first hand. In any case, here are some general guidelines:
Oil/filter change and safety inspections are recommended every 3,000 miles.

BG MOA page

Minor service is recommended every 15,000 miles. At a minimum, this consists of an oil/filter change, a safety check and fluid check. On any car over 30,000 miles a brake inspection should be done as well.

Major service is recommended every 30,000 miles. This can include changing the oil/filter, spark plugs, gear oil or transmission fluid, air and fuel filter, cabin air filter,flushing some or all fluids and adjusting valves (unless hydraulic).
Listed below are a few other benefits to keeping your car serviced at scheduled at scheduled intervals:

A regularly serviced vehicle will last 200,000, 300,000 and possibly 400,000 miles.

A misfire can cause up to 50% less fuel mileage and a major increase in harmful emissions.

Improper tire inflation wears tires faster and wastes fuel because the engine has to labor harder to move the vehicle.

Improper tire alignment can wear out your tires more quickly.

On some vehicles dirty injectors can fail and cause considerable expense as early as 45-60,000 miles.

Fluid services should be considered if the service cost is well below the cost of replacing parts. If a power stearing Rack and Pinion is $800.00 and the service is only $78.00 it pays to do it on time.

The more timely vehicle servicing you do, the more money you save in the long run. The longer you wait until you service, the harder your car has to work. Cars suffer carbon build up, dirty fuel injectors, and dirty throttle bodies. City driving is especially hard on cars. Fuel filters get plugged causing the pump to labor harder. This creates a domino effect on everything from the spark plugs to the transmission. Waiting doesn’t make sense.

Service and Repairs

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

CHANGING YOUR OIL

AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS

Air Conditioning

A common cause of an A/C unit that is not cooling very well is a lack of refrigerant in the system.
The typical air conditioning servicing method is now to use recycling machines instead of refrigerant replacement. For an A/C service, your system will be purged, cleaned and checked for leaks. If your system has no major problems, the service facility will then add the needed refrigerant and your car will be cool once again. If your car requires charging more than once a year it has a leak that should be addressed. A leak this large will pull oil out with it and put the A/C compressor at risk. We use BG products to kill the microbes in the air chamber as well to give your A/C that new car smell. Check the air flow out of the vents, some cars get real dirty and need a good vent service and filter change.

Changing your oil regularly is the single most important service you can do for your car, and it’s one of the easiest. Oil is produced to conform to the needs of your car; it’s the life of the engine. Dirty oil creates leaks, scored bearings and over consumption. You can never change it too much but it’s recommended at every 3,000 miles. To see what kind of oil you need, look in your owner’s manual, the lid of the oil cap, or ask the sales person in an automotive parts store. Most modern engines require 5W30 or 10W30. For performance or air cooled engines, you might consider 20W50.
Most name brands are acceptable and do a super job when changed every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. Be sure to change the filter at each oil change. At MasterTech we recomend BG products for extra protection.

Synthetic Oil

Synthetic oil’s advantage is that it withstands higher temperatures. Synthetic oil lasts about twice as long as conventional oil, which lets you travel twice as far between oil changes. However, synthetic oils cost about twice as much. Be careful when using synthetics, if you have an oil leak now, it will be bigger tommorow with synthetics. Synthetic oils have a lower mil thickness and we do not recomend switching to synthetics on older cars.
Synthetics are recommended in extreme hot or cold conditions.

Changing Your Oil

Brake Fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. As moisture is absorbed, the fluid’s boiling point is reduced, rust can form on the inside of the brake calipers, master cylinder and ABS unit. This reaction can also cause parasitic particals to move through the system and score and damage moving parts. Agood brake fluid flush will move the fluid very fast and pull out these particals.

Flush your brake fluid every 2 years.

Automotive Fluids

AIR CONDITIONING

BG MOA page

BG Synthetic page

Gear Oil

Gear oil is for cars with manual transmissions. This is a very thick oil used as a lubricant.

Gear oil should be replaced every 60,000 miles. BG markets a very good additive for these transmissions that extends the life of wear parts and gives the trans. a better shift feel.

Transmission Fluid

Transmission fluid is used on cars with automatic transmissions. Under strenuous conditions, e.g., towing or driving a steeply graded highway, transmissions can run very hot. It’s a good idea to have it inspected and/or serviced before doing any driving that puts more stress than normal on it. This fluid can only be completely flushed and replenished by a specially designed machine. This machine can be found in most transmission and some normal repair shops. It is increasingly critical to use the right fluid in your car. Most manufacturers won’t recomend Dexron 3 at all . At Master TEch Automotive We use BG synthetic transmission fluid, by far the best fluid on the market. This fluid can prtoect and extend the life of your transmission considerably on some vehicles.

Transmission fluid should be flushed and replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Some units, like Chevrolet’s Allison truck trans should be done at least every 30,000 and after 100,0000 every 15,000.

BG Trans

What Do We Do??

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:55:21 +0000

What does MTA do?

Great question!

Services. Basic services are very important. As simple as an oil change, to a Full 90 K service and fluid flushing. We service nearly all makes and models, Euro, yes! Asian, Naturally! Domestic, of course. When you have MTA do your services, you get a little extra. Every car is treated by a master technician, They are the ones skilled at finding problems that can cost you money or leave you stranded. We don’t put a 17 year old lube tech on your car, cause they don’t work here! See Services

Brakes, the MTA Way

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:07:47 +0000

Brakes the MTA way!

Some people just slap brakes on. Not here. We take your brakes very seriously. Using the best pads and performing specially trained ( and proprietary) procedures to set the brake job up for long term high level performance is our goal. At MTA, no squeaks are allowed, ever. if your brakes make noise when we are done, bring them back. ( This rarely happens).

Here’s the deal, when you buy a new car they have brakes, and they don’t squeak…..right. So why can’t an aftermarket shop do the same. They can, if your careful and precise. A brake job is really a minor machining operation. Attention to detail, training, specs, use of chemicals and procedures can get right back to that factory setup. Or in our case, even better. With the use of Performance Friction pads we are sometimes well above factory spec. These brakes should last 60- 80,000 in some cases. (I have seen over 100K). Other shop use what are called premium pads from local vendors but really they are mid grade or worse. ( They want you back again in two years for the same work!). Because of our in stock supply of PF brakes we can sell PF pads for about the same as other mid grade types. The result, great brakes that give you a better feel and last a long, long time. Along with servicing the rest of the system correctly there is just no better brakes out there.

Referal program sticky

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:10:58 +0000

Just reply to this post and give your name, e-mail, and then referal name. We will keep track of it. on your next visit, get a bonus. Easy Pleasy Lemon Squeezy!

Duramax 6.6 Diesel, EGR means ERgggggggg!!!!!

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:54:04 +0000

Duramax Diesel Service point

Critical Service item at as early as 30K

The Duramax diesel is a proven winner with great power, reliability, economy. As Diesels go it is a home run in the light duty market. But, because the Government is involved, it gets an asteric. the EGR mandated since early on in California and all over after that has caused a lot of problems.

Dig around the internet and you will see only one solution, Block the EGR. Technically, illegal, but doable for most people that are out of warranty. There is only one other solution that really works. BG

Here’s a look at what happens in just 30 to 50K.

When I say BG I mean the Company. They are experts at solving these kind of problems and have the only tool that thouroly cleans and repairs this problem without disassembly. Developing specific chemicals that are safe and effective is like an artform for these guys. The proccess requires multiple chemicals and a tool made just for this and the Powerstroke.

Batteries, you get what you pay for

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:04:53 +0000

mtawelcome

Batteries in the Automotive world may be the most misunderstood thing we deal with. I often see batteries with a science experiment going on, caused by the battery and not getting serviced. An older, sulfating battery that is breaking down internally can create a lot of havoc. Sure, the car may start, today, but in today’s modern car it can make for an expensive day when that battery tray finally gets serviced. An old battery will essentially boil and create a gas that attacks everything. Cables, hold downs, trays, frame, and even a nearby radiator. Servicing and replace cables and components can be twice or more the expense of replacing the battery itself. And putting in a cheap battery will cause this cycle to occur every couple of years. There are no short cuts with batteries. If you pay 75 dollars for a group 24 it will last two years or so. And get that science experiment going sooner too. A really good battery will last 4-6 years and keep things in good shape all of that time. Master Tech Automotive knows how to test the system, repair and service and make sure you are good to go in hot or cold. ( by the way, more batteries fail in the heat of the summer that the cold of winter!)

Charge on!

Car Killers

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:09:42 +0000

It pays to beware of these 10 Most Wanted Car Killers, the corrosive agents of your car’s destruction from within. They tend to be stealthy killers, often escaping the notice of even the most careful car owners.

Thankfully there’s a way to protect your car with BG brand products and services. Get to know your car’s 10 worst enemies. Then ask your service advisor about BG Scheduled Maintenance. There’s a quality BG service specifically designed to protect your car from each one of the 10 Most Wanted Car Killers.

Oxidation of engine oil produces harmful sludge that can reduce engine cooling, accelerate component wear and plug passages necessary for proper oil circulation and lubrication. Abrasive material then accumulates within the engine, which can destroy bearings and promote seal leakage. Likewise, oxidative by-products of fuel reduce the volumetric efficiency of fuel pumps and filters, and can result in costly fuel injector failure. Higher tailpipe emissions and poor fuel economy always follow in the footsteps of damaging fuel deposits.

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Heavy carbon residues build up on fuel injectors, thus reducing their optimal efficiency. This leads to a poor fuel spray pattern, reduced injector cooling and flow, and inefficient combustion. If left unattended, this condition can rob an engine of power and will produce excess exhaust gas smoke, poor power and fuel economy and shortened injector life.
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Rear differential ring and pinion gears can suffer scoring, fretting and pitting due to lack of lubrication and corrosion. Stress cracks may develop that serve to weaken the gear surface and promote further damage. Also, excessive gear and bearing noise may indicate that abrasive metallic wear is occurring within your gear set. Progressive gear wear within this unit will have a negative effect on seals, causing fluid leakage.

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Gummy residues derived from residual fuel vapors have a tendency to accumulate within the air intake (plenum) over time. These deposits restrict air flow and disrupt combustion air swirl and dispersal. This all serves to decrease engine efficiency and fuel economy. Engine devices like MAF sensors, Idle Air Controllers and critical throttle plate clearances are also impeded by these gummy deposits.

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Transmissions operate under widely adverse conditions and expose the transmission fluid to wide swings in temperature. As Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ages, it forms sludge, which reduces fluid circulation and transmission cooling. Abrasive metal particles generated from aged ATF will ruin seals and cause irreversible damage to internal transmission components. A customer may eventually experience erratic shifting, excessive vibration or noise, or even transmission failure.

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High pressure power steering units require excellent lubricants to function properly. Damage to gears, seals, O-rings, bearings and bushings, and spool valves are dramatically increased by poor quality lubricants. Critical brass and other soft alloys rely on the proper balance of lubricant additives to ensure long power steering life and trouble-free operation.
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Minerals found in tap water have the tendency of combining with the additives found in automotive coolant. When this happens, they form a chemical complex called “phosphate scale,” which coats the heat transfer surfaces of the radiator and heads, resulting in decreased heat-transfer efficiency. When this occurs, your car will overheat and run much hotter than it was designed to. This scale can also lead to the destruction of water pump bearings.

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The gradual deterioration of brake fluid over time happens by exposure to heat, pressure, and moisture contamination. As the brake fluid additives deplete, the fluid breaks down at an increased rate, resulting in corrosion of brake parts, poor compressibility and eventual loss of brake function.
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Mildew, mold and spores can inhabit your automotive climate control system. The presence of moisture in air conditioning ducts is common since the air leaving the air conditioner evaporator is saturated with it. Air conditioning used continuously during hot weather provides little time for ducts to dry out. High moisture in ducts can cake with dirt and provide an environment for mold to grow. This situation leads to serious indoor air contamination problems, resulting in symptoms of illness such as headaches, watery eno, nausea, skin disorders and fatigue.

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Slower than normal cranking may be a sign that your battery is holding less than it’s optimal electric charge. Oxidation of the battery terminals and build-up of exterior dirt and corrosion accelerate the loss of current through the case of the battery, thus prematurely discharging it.
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Save Money at The Pump… Restore Your Milage!

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:39:34 +0000

Saving you money at the pump.

With the price of gas steadily increasing and no end in sight, maximizing fuel economy has become a number one concern among vehicle owners. Your car’s gas mileage was never better than when you drove it off the lot, but time and miles have a significant effect on your car’s MPG and performance; which has a significant effect on your wallet.

BG 44K® Power Enhancer® removes engine deposits in combustion chambers, intake manifolds, ports and on valves. It restores flow in fuel injectors and cleans the entire fuel system in just one tank of fuel.

Experts agree that BG can save you money at the pump! Service Managers recommend BG 44K® to restore mileage, boost performance and reduce emissions. In fact, professionals nationwide use BG 44K® nearly 3 to 1 over any other product.

Contact the ASE Master Certified Experts at Master Tech Automotive in Richland and get your milage back today!

To Flush or Not to Flush, tranny fluid, I mean!

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:27:23 +0000

Old School or New School

Transmission servicing has gotten confusing, do I pull the pan, use additives, hook up a machine, do a dance?

Knowing that a transmission is 2-4 Grand to replaced now, you better get it right. There are really no adjustments available on newer transmissions, so pulling the pan for that reason is out the door. Pulling the pan does allow you to look at things and change the filter. Fine. Do you know how many filters I have seen plugged in nearly 30 years. Unless the tranny is grenading internally, NONE. The pan gaskets are made much better now, so they rarely leak. Besides, pulling the pan allows you to change no more that half the fluid. By the time we service these things, you better get it all out! Assuming we’re not trying to “fix” anything, and the pan is not leaking, leave it on the car! This is a service after all. Each car should be evaluated individually but a good cleaner like BG Quick Clean and a full flush with BG synthetic fluid gives your Trans the best chance possible at surviving for hundreds of thousands of miles.

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Transmission musings

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:17:36 +0000

Sometimes being Synthetic is good!

Synthetic usually means fake, and cheap. Not as good as the real thing, right? Not when it comes to Transmission fluid. most cars are Automatics now, and the fluid does a lot of work. And takes a lot of abuse. Traditional ATF is made just like engine oil, refined down and additives installed. Synthetic fluid goes through an extra process that changes the molecules slightly giving them different properties. The best synthetics change nearly all of the molecules over. Lesser ones don’t, and are sometimes called blends, or given fancy names. That’s what sets BG apart, it is a Full Synthetic, able to flow and take heat like no other. Given the cost of Transmission repairs now, a good fluid is worth it’s weight in Gold, ( that’s a lot! ).

This test is brutal and basically destroys the transmission.

Brand A, up to about I are standard fluid, Brand O is a semi-synthetic. As you can see, all but Three don’t make 100 minutes. BG does almost 900 minutes. No contest!