February 1st, 2010
One of blog subscribers wrote in with the question, “On a 2007 Nissan Armada how often should the chassis be lubed, shocks changed and transmission fluid be changed?”
Answer: There are not a lot of chassis lubrication points on today’s cars like there used to be. However if there are lubrication points then having it performed at each oil change interval, usually every 5,000 miles, should be enough. The transmisson fluid should be serviced every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. The Motorist Assurance program recommends new shocks every 50,000 miles to maintain the best braking and ride control.
Tags: car maintenance, chassis, customer question, shocks, transmission fluid
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January 28th, 2010
Watch next week for a post of a video showing what to do if your accelerator sticks on any car…
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January 27th, 2010
Toyota has made a wise move by halting sales. Yes it will cost them millions but in the end they have shown once again what customer service is all about- They have placed the customer in front of the money.The media wants to make it a bigger story by saying they knew about this for years. That may be true but deciding what the best plan of action does not always come quickly for even small companies much less large ones like Toyota. So I say good job Toyota and thank you for putting the safety of the consumer ahead of the dollars —-AND YOU DID NOT NEED THE GOVERNMENT TO TELL YOU WHAT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO…
Mike Davidson
Owner Parkway Automotive Little Rock Arkansas
www.parkwayautomotive.net
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January 27th, 2010
- A well maintained truck or car may last 3 to 4 times longer than a poorly serviced one.
- Oil changes for a 1995 or newer vehicle should be scheduled at 5,000 mile intervals
- Preventative maintenance items, i.e. general or specific system inspections, tire rotations, and tune ups, scheduled in conjunction with 5,000 mile oil changes, greatly reduce unexpected car repair costs.
- Shopping for the cheapest oil change or car repair price may be a very expensive choice. Poor personnel and parts performance may be reflected in a cheaper estimate.
- Independent auto repair facilities, with AAA Motor Club approval, are required to meet standards of excellence that are reflected in both superior personnel and parts used in maintenance or repairs conducted on your vehicle. Certified technicians and quality parts are a winning combination resulting in customer satisfaction and longer life of your vehicle.
To learn more about Parkway Automotive in Little Rock, AR can help you get the most value of your car call 501-821-6111 or make an appointment on our website. Don’t forget to ask about Lifetime Oil Change for $200.
Tags: 5000 mile, AAA Motor Club oil change, car maintenance
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December 23rd, 2009
Much to our customer’s suprise, he had a rat resident who had built his winter nest and stored his winter’s nut supply in the vehicle engine! Much to our surprise the rat survived the tow to our shop, a box of Decon, and a special meal provided by Command Pest Control “Catering” . This morning, day #10, our “visitor” has rebuilt his nest and is snug in his bed dreaming of “sugar nuts” in his little head! Check our blog to see what day #11 will bring. Will he survive until 2010?
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