Randy's AutoCare

Importance of taking care of leaks

2012-01-19T15:17:00.000-08:00

We have seen quite a few cars in the last two weeks coming in for leaks. A majority of which have been coolant leaks.

Coolant, also known as anti-freeze, is liquid that passes through the engine. Coolant absorbs heat from the engine, which in turn will cool the engine. As the coolant flows out of the engine, it passes through the radiator. The radiator is located just behind the grill at the front of your car. The coolant, still hot from the engine, runs down through a series of channels and is cooled by the outside air blowing through the radiator or by a small fan in the engine. Once cooled in temperature, the coolant runs back through the engine and repeats the entire process again and again throughout the drive, keeping both the engine cool and the driver safe.

There are a few important factors to remember when bringing your vehicle in for a leak. Be prepared for a diagnostic charge, the automotive technicians need the proper amount of time and resources to be able to properly diagnose a vehicle. The diagnostic charge allows technicians to do their job the right way! Also, we have heard customers saying "I will fix the leak but I am going to wait until the next time". This can eventually lead to more damage done to the vehicle and more costly repairs. Why? Any loss of coolant can create steam pockets which can cause premature gasket or seal failure. These problems can be avoided if the repairs are done when the leak is first noticed.

Preparing Your Vehicle For Snow

2012-01-11T09:22:00.000-08:00

Surprise Surprise!! How many were expecting the snow today? With 60 degree weather yesterday we were not expecting weather like this... Was your vehicle prepared?

Make sure to keep up on your wiper blades, especially in Colorado. Wiper blades are a huge part of keeping you and your vehicle safe. On the same note, make sure your windshield wiper solvent is always full. Keeping up on these two parts is regular maintenance that should not be forgotten.

You should always check your tires, if you stick a penny upside down between your tread and can see the top of the head or below the head you should replace your tires. Tires will help significantly while driving in snow.

While John & I were driving to work this morning we both noticed the same situation... Please be courteous and don't follow too close to the car in front of you. In any weather condition this is something that I notice constantly and in snow can result in a serious accident.

Stay warm & check back next Monday for Randy's Auto Show recap!

Randy's Auto Show

2012-01-09T12:38:00.000-08:00

Randy began his radio career in 2001 as a guest automotive expert on the KEZW show. In October 2009, Randy became the host, renaming it Randy's Auto Show.

Listeners call in with questions on vehicle repairs and problems. "I'm doing it to help people," Randy said. "This is my help line to people." You can hear Randy live every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on KEZW 1430 AM.

Every Monday following the Radio Show Randy's AutoCare will do a recap post to go over everything mentioned on the Auto Show. On this note, below is the recap from the show on Saturday, January 7.

Recommended services are meant to inform any customer of what their vehicle needs. Auto Repair shops are honest and reputable when it comes to recommended repairs. This service is not intended to be a scare tactic, it is intended to inform you of what your vehicle needs to stay safe and reliable. If you ever have any question on a recommended repair we suggest calling another shop you are familiar with to get a second opinion, as always feel free to contact Randy's AutoCare (303-795-9370) or Arvada Auto Tech (303-420-5106).

It is important to stay up-to-date with regular oil changes and vehicle maintenance. Each manufacturer has different recommended services at different mileage intervals. Again, feel free to contact us to see what your vehicle manufacturer recommends for your vehicle since this may vary from car to car.

When it comes to your vehicles battery life most batteries seem to fail after 4-5 years of service. To help get the most life out of your battery keep it in a good state of charge. After batteries go dead sometimes they do not come back to life! Make sure you are turning your lights off and not letting your vehicle sit for long periods of time.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding Saturday's show!