What You Need to Know About Oil Changes

Do you know how old your oil is?

If you can’t remember, chances are it’s too old and you need an oil change.

 

You’ve probably had people telling you to stay on top of oil changes ever since you bought your first car. Motor oil needs to be changed regularly to maintain performance and reliability. Oil breaks down over time, collecting harmful particles to your engine.

Oil lubricates and cools the tightly packed parts inside your car’s engine. Ignoring your scheduled oil changes leads to metal-eating sludge, reduced efficiency and eventually engine failure. Synthetic oil should be changed every 5,000 miles and regular oil should be changed every 3,000 miles to keep your engine healthy.

If you do nothing else to your vehicle, changing engine oil will ensure that the most expensive component, your car’s engine, will stay fundamentally healthy.

Schedule an Oil Change on Your European or Asian Vehicle Today!

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion for an oil change and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time! No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion for asian and European auto repair at 734-761-1088  to schedule your appointment today! 

What To Do If You Smell Gas or Exhaust Fumes in Your Car

Does your car reek of exhaust fumes?

If you smell gas or exhaust fumes inside your car, you could have a leaky exhaust. You should immediately take your car in for service to have it diagnosed by a professional automotive technician. 

 

What’s causing the smell?

 

Let’s investigate! If you smell any of the following, you could have an expensive repair on your hands:

 

Gasoline: If you smell gasoline, you could have a damaged fuel injector leaking gasoline, or you could have a clogged gasoline filter, or a bad airflow sensor. You may also have black smoke emitting from your tailpipe. 

 

Rotten Eggs: This foul smell isn’t good. If your exhaust smells like rotten eggs, it’s likely caused by a damaged catalytic converter – which usually converts harmful gases into less harmful ones. If this becomes damaged or stolen, it can reduce your car’s performance.

 

Sweet Smell: This spells trouble. If your exhaust smells sweet, you could have a leaky or broken head gasket. As a result, your coolant can burn up, releasing a sweet aroma from your exhaust.

 

Schedule Service on Your European or Asian Vehicle Today!

Are you noticing an exhaust smell in your car? Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion to have it diagnosed and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time! We’ll give you a clear and honest opinion on necessary vehicle maintenance and repair. You’ll be able to go online and view your vehicle's status, complete with notes from the advisors and technicians, pictures and even video of what we find. 

 

No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion for asian and European auto repair at 734-761-1088  to schedule your appointment today!