Synthetic oil is a great way to go and can save you time, money and gas. It’s a good choice for high output, turbocharged or supercharged engines, vehicles that are used for towing (especially during hot weather), and vehicles that are operated in extremely cold or hot climates. Though more expensive than mineral-based motor oils, synthetic oil can improve fuel economy. You also have longer intervals between changes which saves on time and ultimately will actually cost you less that mineral-based oil changes

A pinging sound coming from the engine indicates timing problems and will cause internal engine damage. Sometimes it is caused by poor quality or low octane fuel. We strongly advise you have your vehicle checked out by a professional to determine the cause and whether it’s causing damage

Most hose manufacturers recommend replacing hoses every four years and V-belts, every three years or 36,000 miles. The incidence of failure rises sharply after the forth year for hoses and third year for belts. A typical serpentine belt lifespan is about five years or 50,000 miles. Serpentine belts are thinner and more flexible than V-belts. They run cooler and last longer, but they cost about twice as much to replace

No, we can take care of all regular scheduled maintenance and service, keeping your factory warranty intact. Warranties are there to protect the consumer, but you must follow the requirements. At Quality Automotive Servicing we can perform 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 mile services and often charge less than the manufacturer

To help ensure dependable, trouble-free performance, replace your car's fuel filter approximately every 30,000 miles or as recommended in your vehicle's owner's manual. This is especially important in our mountain driving environment due to dust and salt on the roadways