Services
- Why should the air filter be replaced?
- What are the benefits of Air Filter Replacement?
- Increases fuel economy and decreases operating costs
- Prolongs a trouble-free engine life
- Maintains engine performance
- Maintains vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should the air filter be replaced?
AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
A clogged air filter means restriction of air flow to the engine—negatively affecting its performance. For every gallon of gasoline burned an engine takes in about 9,000 gallons of air, which contains abrasive dust that may end up in the oil and cause damage.
A clean air filter removes abrasive dust from the air before it enters the engine. These contaminants cause excessive wear to moving parts. By allowing the correct mixture of air and fuel, a clean air filter will provide maximum gas mileage and better engine performance.
While owner's manual recommendations vary based on your driving conditions, Grease Monkey recommends the air filter be changed when it is no longer translucent or appears dirty.
- What is a manual transmission?
- What is Grease Monkey's Manual Transmission Service?
- What are the benefits of a Manual Transmission Service?
- Extends the life of the transmission
- Minimizes the effects of oxidation deterioration due to heat and high speed driving
- Reduces wear and spalling (gear flaking)
- Minimizes high speed foaming of fluid which causes lower lubrication efficiency
- Maintains seals and bearings
- Maintains vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should a Manual Transmission Service be performed?
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SERVICE
A manual transmission allows the engine to transmit power towards the wheels via a series of gears. Different gears determine the ratios between the engine revolutions and the wheel revolutions.
The used fluid is removed from the transmission. We replace it with the appropriate new fluid that contains the correct additives to keep the transmission operating properly.
Grease Monkey recommends this service in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service intervals.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the proper service interval for your specific vehicle.
- Why should the fuel filter be replaced?
- What are the benefits of the Fuel Filter Replacement?
- Promotes proper engine performance
- Extends the life of your fuel system components
- Maintains vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should a fuel filter be replaced?
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Clean fuel is essential for efficient engine performance and fuel filters remove unwanted contaminants from the fuel system. Most sources of contaminants are external to the fuel system itself, such as water, fungus, bacteria, sediments and other solids. Replacement of a restricted or plugged fuel filter enables contaminants that may cause serious and expensive damage to the system components to be removed.
Grease Monkey recommends service in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service intervals.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the proper service interval for your specific vehicle.
- What is a Radiator Flush & Fill?
- Rust, corrosion and contaminated engine coolant will be removed
- The cooling system will be refilled with the appropriate ratio of water and anti-freeze/coolant to protect against freezing, boil-over and corrosion
- What are the benefits of a Radiator Flush & Fill?
- Protect the metal surfaces of the radiator, heater core and engine block against rust and corrosion
- Lubricate the water pump
- Minimize foaming within the system allowing the cooling system to operate at optimum efficiency
- Maintain vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should a Radiator Flush & Fill be performed?
RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL
Because it is vital that your vehicle's cooling system perform efficiently, the radiator should be serviced regularly. During the 20-30 minute service:
Your vehicle's engine cooling system will operate at the correct temperature and avoid the delays, expense and frustration of a radiator boil-over or winter freeze-up. In addition, anti-freeze contains additives that:
Grease Monkey recommends that you have the radiator flushed and filled in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service intervals.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the proper service interval for your specific vehicle.
- What is a Fuel & Emissions System Cleaning?
- What are the benefits of a Fuel & Emissions System Cleaning?
- Restores performance, mileage and power
- Helps pass emissions tests
- Avoids costly injector overhauls
- Eliminates catalytic converter "rotten egg" odor
- How often should a Fuel Emissions System Cleaning be performed?
FUEL & EMISSIONS SYSTEM CLEANING
After about 4,000 to 5,000 miles of driving, modern, precision-made fuel injection systems and valves accumulate fuel-related deposits that may create durability problems, such as surging, stalling, hesitation and a decrease in fuel economy. A Fuel & Emissions System Cleaning will remove these deposits, which include gum, varnish, lead and carbon.
For optimum performance and minimum emissions, most manufacturers of fuel and emissions system cleaners recommend the service be performed at least once a year, with a booster treatment used at every oil change.
- What is an Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange?
- What are the benefits of an Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange?
- Extends the life of the transmission by providing resistance to oxidation and the formation of sludge and varnish
- Fresh fluid with anti-wear properties prevents wear or scoring of the gears, clutch bands and discs
- Promotes smooth shifting
- Minimizes risk of premature transmission failure
- Maintains vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should an Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange be performed?
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE
Automatic transmissions work by transmitting power from the engine to the wheels through a fluid medium. This fluid also lubricates moving parts and cools the transmission. Over time, the fluid breaks down, becomes contaminated and needs to be replaced.
During an Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange, nearly 100% of your used transmission fluid is exchanged and replaced with new transmission fluid.
Grease Monkey recommends this procedure in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service intervals.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the proper service interval for your specific vehicle.
- What is the differential?
- What is Grease Monkey's Differential Service?
- What are the benefits of a Differential Service?
- Extends the life of the differential
- Provides protection against rust and corrosion in the differential
- Minimizes the effects of oxidation deterioration due to heat and high speed driving
- Reduces wear and spalling (gear flaking)
- Minimizes high speed gear oil foaming which causes reduced lubrication efficiency
- Maintains vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should a Differential Service be performed?
DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE
The differential allows wheels to turn at different speeds enabling corner turning with improved traction. The differential gears are lubricated with a fluid that carries heat away from them, thereby preserving their life and performance. Most 4-wheel drive vehicles have both a front and rear differential.
The old and contaminated gear oil is removed from the differential gear box. We replace it with new gear oil that contains the correct additives to help keep the seals, gears and bearings operating properly.
Grease Monkey recommends this service in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service intervals, or as special circumstances require—such as water contamination.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the proper service interval for your specific vehicle.
- What is the transfer case?
- What is Grease Monkey's Transfer Case Service?
- What are some of the benefits of a Transfer Case Service?
- Extends the life of the transfer case
- Minimizes the effects of oxidation deterioration due to heat and high speed driving
- Reduces wear and spalling (gear flaking)
- Minimizes high speed foaming of fluid which causes lower lubrication efficiency
- Maintains seals and bearings
- Maintains vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should a Transfer Case Service be performed?
TRANSFER CASE SERVICE
The transfer case is a gearbox found on most 4-wheel drive vehicles, which directs a portion of the power from the transmission to the front and rear wheels.
The used fluid is removed from the transfer case and is replaced with new fluid that contains the correct additives to keep the transfer case operating properly
Grease Monkey recommends this service in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service intervals.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the proper service interval for your specific vehicle.
- What is a serpentine drive belt?
- What are the benefits of replacing it?
- Provides worry-free driving; knowing your vehicle won't be stranded with a broken belt
- Maintains vehicle warranty requirements
- How often should a serpentine drive belt be replaced?
- If the sides are slick or glazed, it could slip or may cause overheating
- If the underside is peeling or missing a section, it can cause rough operation
- If there's a greasy build-up, it can soften or rot the belt
- If it's cracked or split, it should be replaced
SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
A serpentine drive belt is what the name implies—a continuous loop belt that snakes its way though and around your engine compartment to drive power to major engine parts.
Generally, the serpentine drive belt should be replaced whenever it shows signs of extensive wear. Four cracks per lineal inch indicate that 85% of the life of the belt has been used.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the vehicle manufacturer's recommended replacement interval.
- What is Nitrogen Tire Service?
- What are the benefits of Nitrogen Tire Service?
- Reliability & Safety - Tire failures can be significantly reduced which improves safety, and reduces downtime and costly service calls.
- Better Fuel Economy - A result of maintaining proper tire pressure, which lessens the rolling resistance. Nitrogen also contributes to cooler running tires.
- Reduction of Greenhouse Gases - Every gallon of gasoline a vehicle burns puts 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Nitrogen in tires contributes to improved fuel economy, which helps the environment.
- Better Tire Pressure Retention - Nitrogen migrates through a tire 3 to 4 times slower than oxygen. It may take 6 months to lose 2 pounds per square inch (psi) with nitrogen compared to less than a month with oxygen.
- Removal of oxidation - Oxygen is a highly reactive element at high temperatures and pressures. Replacing oxygen with nitrogen helps eliminate oxidation that damages inner liners and belt packages.
- Elimination of Rim Rust - Since nitrogen is completely dry condensation is eliminated which in turn eliminates rim rust.
- Improved Retractability - Less tire aging and tire cord rust can increase the number of retreadable casings and also increase the number of times a casing can be retreaded.
- How often should Nitrogen Tire Service be performed?
NITROGEN TIRE SERVICE
Grease Monkey removes the oxygen currently in the tires, and refills your tires with Nitrogen. Green or blue caps are placed on the valve stems as a reminder that the tires have been filled with Nitrogen.
Once you have the Nitrogen Tire Service at Grease Monkey you can bring it back for free 'top offs' in between services(up to 3 psi per tire). If more than 3 psi per tire is needed Grease Monkey will recommend the Nitrogen Tire Service.
- When do wiper blades need to be replaced?
- Why are properly functioning wiper blades important?
- Good wiper blades are a key safety element for the driver's ability to operate the vehicle in all types of weather conditions
- Clear visibility reduces eye strain and eliminates the annoyance of a streaked windshield
- When are winter wiper blades important?
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
When your blades are leaving lines and streaks on the windshield it's time for replacement. Because of the deteriorating effects of sunlight, ozone and oxidation on rubber, most blades last from six to twelve months. In addition, as windshields age they become pitted due to road dirt and sand and this causes wiper blades to wear faster.
Grease Monkey technicians visually inspect your blades looking for uneven spots and tears. Because they cannot always tell by looking, you will be asked if your wipers are streaking. Should your wipers need replacement, you will be advised of the cost. They can be installed quickly and you'll be prepared the next time Mother Nature opens the sky!
If you live in snow country, you know how ice and snow can build up on your wiper blades. Winter blades are wrapped with a rubber cover that prevents the moving parts of the blade from freezing, which allows the entire blade to conform to the windshield. All moisture can then be wiped away, thereby improving visibility.
- What is a cabin air filter?
- What are the benefits of a Cabin Air Filter Replacement?
- Captures airborne particles as small as one micron
- An electrostatically charged layer will hold the small particles in the filter, not the air
- Maintains clean airflow throughout the vehicle's passenger compartment
- Protects air conditioner and heater cores from dirt, debris and possible corrosion
- How often should the cabin air filter be replaced?
CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
The cabin air filter removes the dust, pollen, mold spores and other particles that can flow inside the passenger compartment of your vehicle, especially in certain driving conditions such as city driving, dusty roads and industrial areas. Both foreign and domestic vehicles are now installing this filter to keep the airflow clear and clean within the passenger compartment of your vehicle.
Some filters have an electrostatic charge within the filter which depletes with time. Over time, larger particles in the air will eventually clog the filter. Failure to replace this filter will cause reduced airflow into your vehicle's passenger compartment.
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend a regular Cabin Air Filter Replacement every 12 months or 15,000 miles.
Your Grease Monkey technician will check your owner's manual for the proper service interval for your specific vehicle.
- Why doesn't Grease Monkey top off brake fluid?
- There are two reasons why the fluid level in your brake fluid reservoir might go down:
- Brake pads are worn
- There is a leak in the brake system
WHY WE DON'T TOP OFF BRAKE FLUID
As part of Grease Monkey's Full Service Oil Change, Grease Monkey technicians check your vehicle's vital fluids. Brake fluid is formulated to keep brake lines conditioned and protect brake pans from contaminants. Under normal driving conditions your vehicle should not use up brake fluid.
This is why vehicle manufacturers warn against "topping off" brake fluid. By adding brake fluid when the levels are low, you could be masking a problem with the brake system.
If you have any questions, Grease Monkey recommends you contact your local brake specialist.