The best way to minimize breakdowns is doing routine maintenance
One of the simplest, most effective and inexpensive ways to help protect the life of your car, especially its engine, is to change the oil and the oil filter regularly.
Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. It reduces friction, lessens wear, provides lubrication, forms a seal between the pistons, rings and cylinder walls while helping to cool engine parts. Without the cleaning action of new oil, carbon and varnish buildup would be toxic to the engine. And engine oil even dampens the shock and noise of moving parts.
With a Car Repair Service oil change, or any other service, you’ll receive a Touch® Courtesy Check. We’ll look inside, outside, under the hood and underneath the car, then explain the findings and give you a written report.
While you’re there, let us perform a Touch® Courtesy Check, which includes a visual check of the following items:
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Engine Oil
Most cars on the road today use multi-grade oil — one that can work efficiently in cold and hot
weather. A multi-grade oil is rated by two numbers, such as 5W-30.
About the oil classification system.
Each engine oil comes with a classification indicating its viscosity, which is its friction or
resistance to flow. In a multi-grade oil, the first number indicates how the oil will flow when it
is cold. The lower the number, the lighter the oil and the better it will perform at lower
temperatures. The second number indicates the thickness of that same oil at high temperatures. For
example, a 5W-30 oil will flow as a 5-weight oil at zero degrees Fahrenheit and as a 30-weight oil
at 210 degrees Fahrenheit
Why viscosity is a concern.
During cold starting, only a small amount of oil is present in the upper parts of engines. To lessen
the friction when upper engine parts, such as the valve train, pistons, overhead cam and cam
bearings, scrub against each other, a lower viscosity allows the oil to reach the components more
quickly.
Why 5W-30 and 5w-20 oils are so popular.
Many vehicles today leave the factory with 5W-30 or 5w-20 engine oil. Vehicle manufacturers
recommend them because they are lighter oils that perform well in a range of temperatures and help
improve gas mileage.
Synthetic Oils
Not all motor engine oils are 100% petroleum. Synthetic oils, which are primarily chemically
compounded lubricants, are also available. They can provide:
Which oil is right for your car?
The simplest and safest way to find out is to check your owner's manual...or talk to your Midas
mechanic.
Oil Filters
Oil filters are designed to trap foreign particles suspended in the oil and prevent them from
getting to the engine bearings and other parts.
Fluids
Your vehicle relies on a variety of fluids to operate its brake, steering, transmission, engine
cooling and other systems. When these fluids become degraded or are at incorrect levels, damage to
other components may occur...so always follow the manufacturer-recommended service schedule.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
This is typically an oil-based fluid used in a transmission that lubricates and cools the
transmission and provides hydraulic pressure to shift gears automatically.
Brake Fluid
This is the hydraulic fluid used to transmit pressure through the brake lines in a brake system
providing stopping power and protecting hydraulic brake components from internal corrosion.
Coolant/Antifreeze
This is the mixture of water and antifreeze used in an engine cooling system to dissipate heat and
maintain the engine's temperature throughout its operating range.
Starting & Charging
The battery starts your car, powers on-board computers and supplies emergency power needs. A
weakened battery causes stress on alternators and starters, especially during extreme temperatures.
Let Midas test and inspect your battery regularly.
Air Filters
Clean air filters can increase engine performance, boost fuel mileage and reduce engine wear. Cabin
air filters can minimize airborne contaminants in the passenger compartment and improve
heating/cooling efficiency.
Touch® Courtesy Check
The Midas Touch® Courtesy Check is fast, efficient and covers many items on your vehicle’s
preventive maintenance schedule. We’ll conduct a visual check, looking inside, outside, under the
hood and under the vehicle, then provide you with a written report.