Aldergrove Auto Repair

From speed, temperature, mileage, check engine lights, your dashboard is the ultimate source when it comes to providing you with helpful information about your vehicle. In fact, your vehicle has many dashboard warnings outside of the check engine. One particular one is the low oil pressure light, which is red and in the shape of an oil can.   Most drivers confuse this light with the oil change reminder because of its nature at a glance. However, these are two different things. The dashboard oil light only comes on when your engine suffers a significant drop in oil pressure. Without enough pressure, the engine is not adequately lubricated. In severe cases, your engine can stop abruptly and put you at risk of an accident.   This warning light is not one you should take lightly. As soon as you catch this on your dashboard, you should pull over and turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damages. Once your car has time to cool down a bit, you should check your oil us ... read more

It's that time of year again where we celebrate everything we achieved from the current year and let go of everything else we couldn't complete to make way for the new year. There is always another year ahead to finish up past resolutions if we choose to, anyhow ! The beginning of a new year brings with it new starts, a possible new outlook on life and, of course, a whole ton of new years' resolutions for everyone.  But, if you're one of those people who have based previous resolutions on themselves: their health, their careers, their relationships, make this year's resolution slightly different. Put more focus on your car instead of yourself, after all it's your primary mode of transportation. Without it you would be getting nowhere on time. So, give it the attention it so desperately deserves, but oftentimes lacks. There are several points you can list on your car's new years resolution to show it some love and appreciation - because after all the l ... read more

Changing brake pads isn't the only maintenance task that drivers should do to extend the lifespan of their vehicle's braking system. Brake flushes are just as important as any other preventative services that our auto repair shop offers. All the used or contaminated brake fluid is rinsed out of the brake lines during a brake flush service. We then replace the lines with fresh, clean brake fluid so that you can maintain proper control of your vehicle. Here are three reasons why you should get a brake fluid flush in Aldergrove, BC! Reason #1: Brake Fluid Breaks Down Over Time After miles and miles, brake fluid will break down and get dirty. When this happens, the boiling point of the fluid decreases. While it may not sound concerning, it will cause a reduction in brake performance.  Reason #2: Brake Fluid Attracts Moisture and Air Many careless car owners face a common problem: air getting trapped inside the brake system. Trapped air in your brake pedal or lines will cau ... read more

If you want to be there for your vehicle and get it what it needs throughout its lifespan, you need to do some research and learning. The timing belt is one of those vehicle parts that will inevitably need replacing, and when it does, our skillful technicians at Crompton's Auto Care can help! Here's everything you need to know about your flexible timing belt. What It Is The timing belt is a rubber belt that keeps essential parts in the engine working harmoniously. Without the belt, the pistons and valves would strike each other. The results would be horrific and leave your vehicle in a standstill state. The timing belt and other related parts related to the engine work like a clock. Without the timing belt, like a gear in a clock, your engine would not function. When to Replace It With its evenly ribbed texture, the timing belt keeps the critical engine parts moving in sync. However, these rubber teeth can wear out over time. Vehicle manufacturers recognized this when they ... read more

You should do certain maintenance procedures at home to ensure that your vehicle is in good health, such as checking its various fluids. From time to time, these essential fluids need to be drained, flushed, and topped off to ensure they aren't losing their properties to do their job. It's also essential to inspect fluids regularly to ensure they are at an adequate level. An abnormally low level of fluid can also mean there's a leak within your vehicle. Let's go in-depth on how to check the different fluids in your automobile.   Engine Oil To check your motor oil, you need to shut the engine off and wait a few minutes for the car to cool down. Open the hood to locate the yellow oil dipstick. You'll need a cloth or rag to wipe off the oil before reinserting it again into the tank. Remove the dipstick once again to read the oil level, as indicated by markings on the dipstick. You should check the oil for its level, color, and consistency. Clean engine oil shou ... read more