EXPERT AUTOMOTIVE & Auto Brakes rEPAIRS

If you change your oil regularly your car will have proper lubrication that reduces the amount of heat produced by the engine. Oil changes also get rid of dirt and debris, which makes your engine run sluggish.  If your engine heats up because of old oil, it will wear down and eventually stop working properly. Charles Automotive & Tire, the best place in Rockville for an oil change.

Having your tires rotated, allows you to maintain a more even amount of tread on your tires. Evenly worn tires contribute to a smooth and comfortable ride. Enhanced safety: By helping to prevent uneven tire wear, a tire rotation can enhance your tires' grip on the road. 

Proper alignment assures your tires meet the road at the proper angle, your wheels are pointing straight, tires are centered in the wheel wells. It adjusts the angles of your vehicle's wheels to original specification for best gas mileage, proper road contact, a smooth ride, and the longest tire life.

Pollution is the most commonly cited reason to regularly change out your cabin air filter. Because the filter is basically all that stands between the exterior air of the road and interior air of your car, the filter blocks a lot of the smog and dirty exhaust let out by other vehicles on the road. 

We can check a lot of fluids during your oil change, but if you need a more comprehensive look, let us know!  This is a full power steering and transmission fluid flush service.

Changing the air filter regularly helps prolong engine life because the air filter is designed to trap damaging dirt and debris that can damage internal engine parts such as the cylinders and pistons. Engine damage can occur from particles as small as a grain of salt and result in costly repairs.

Eventually, they wear thin, which means they can't generate the heat caused by friction as effectively, decreasing their ability to stop the vehicle quickly and potentially increasing the distances required to do so. Ultimately, they wear out completely, which can cause a host of issues. 

A battery might need replacement if its volts suggest it's gone bad. As your battery ages, it loses its capacity to hold an electrical charge. An old battery can cause some identifiable issues, especially when you're starting your car. 

If you notice that the air conditioning in your car starts to malfunction, and it no longer blows cool air, it is a vital sign that the system may need an AC recharge. AC recharging is the process of adding refrigerant to the cooling system to allow it to resume blowing cold air. 

Many tires will need to be replaced before 6 years of age due to routine tread wear and other conditions such as punctures, impact damage, improper inflation, overloading and more.