St. Louis AAMCO News » Auto Maintenance http://stlaamco.com/news News and specials from your local St. Louis AAMCO centers Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:02:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 WHAT’S THAT SOUND? http://stlaamco.com/news/2010/08/whats-that-sound/ http://stlaamco.com/news/2010/08/whats-that-sound/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:37:35 +0000 Stlaamco http://stlaamco.com/news/?p=135

St. Louis AAMCO Knows

Have you walked into a St. Louis AAMCO location to tell the closest mechanic that your car is chug…chug…chugging at the stop sign or your car is clicking under the right front seat?

AAMCO speaks your language.

Today’s technicians use the latest diagnostic tools to analyze your total car care needs. AAMCO understands you drive everywhere; not just in the metro St. Louis area. To ensure confidence in each expert technicians work, AAMCO offers a nationwide warranty.

STOP in or call today to inquire about your vroom, vroom.

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For example, off-road “wading” or “rock climbing” can cause under-vehicle issues such as a rusting chassis, sagging springs or poor shock absorbency.

If you are considering purchasing a used 4×4 vehicle or are unsure of the maintenance issues that you can expect when driving an off-road vehicle, then read “Four Wheel Drives – Faults & Problems.”

Of course you can always count on your local St. Louis AAMCO Center for expert advice on maintaining your 4×4 vehicle – either after a heavy snow or a fall camping trip. The 4×4 services St. Louis AAMCO Centers offer include:

Our PowerPurge Transmission Flush, a 100% total transmission fluid exchange, is recommended for 4×4 automatic transmissions. For manual transmission 4×4′s, your St. Louis AAMCO technicians will drain and fill all necessary fluids to  match OEM specifications.

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Vehicle Performance ProtectCheck:

Under Hood ProtectCheck:

Under Car ProtectCheck:
  • Transmission/clutch
  • Engine performance
  • Brakes
  • Steering
  • Shock absorbers
  • Heater/Air Conditioning
  • Instruments/Controls
  • Headlights/fog lights
  • Brake/back-up lights
  • Interior/warning lights
  • Turn signals/flashers
  • Fluid level/condition
  • Drive belt
  • Battery
  • Starter
  • Charging system/alternator
  • Idle speed
  • Engine
  • Intake system
  • Fuel delivery system
  • Ignition system
  • Computer systems
  • Cooling system
  • Steering/front suspension
  • Brakes
  • Rear suspension
  • Engine mounts
  • Transmission mounts
  • Engine seals
  • Transmission seals
  • Clutch/transmission linkage
  • Driveshaft
  • U-joints
  • Drive axles
  • CV joints
  • Exhaust system
  • Rear axle
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Here is a convenient check list from our friends at Car Talk.

  • Get a Tune Up
  • Check Battery
  • Check Coolant
  • Fix Leaks
  • Check Wiper Blades
  • Keep Gas Tank Full
  • Fill Washer Fluid
  • Carry Sand Bags
  • Add a Block Heater (diesel)
  • Check Rear Defrost
  • Carry Emergency Supplies
  • Have a Phone
  • Have Tire Chains
  • Clean Off Car
  • Go Slow
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