Automotive Maintenance
Automotive maintenance is necessary for the longevity and reliability of your vehicle. To keep it running at it’s very best every engine has different needs, depending on past use and driving conditions. At Auto Dynamics of Largo we offer a number of services that can help you get the most engine performance and reliability.
Our engine services include:
Lube, Oil, and Filter change
Tune-Up
Visual inspection of engine components
Air filters
Fuel filters
Fuel System Cleaning, a 3-step process to remove carbon deposits on fuel injectors helps to improve fuel system performance and fuel mileage
Other engine services:
Your auto’s engine may occasionally require more than a tune-up. After inspecting your vehicle, our technicians may recommend other services for the health of your engine:
Diagnostics
Fuel pump
Vapor canister filter
PCV valve
Ignition wires, Ignition module
Emissions controls
Engine sensors, including oxygen sensor
Coil pack
Distributor cap and rotor
Air Conditioning and Heating Services
Auto Dynamics of Largo offers a wide range of automotive HVAC repair services at our repair shop. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your car or truck is designed to maintain a comfortable environment in the vehicle’s interior when driving and provides the safety feature of defrosting your windows when operating your vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Our services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning include the following:
Air Conditioning system recharge, pressurize and leak test.
Diagnosing air conditioning problems:
Blower Motor, Relay, Resistor
Cabin Temperature Sensor
Air Temperature Sensor
Compressor, Condenser,
Evaporator, Receiver Drier
Control Assembly,
Servo Actuators,
Vacuum Solenoid Valves
Heater Core
Tire Services
Auto Dynamics offers competitive prices on all major brands of tires. We have the latest in mounting and balancing equipment for every tire need. It is important to properly inspect your tires and get expert help to repair or replace a tire that has deflated or worn out.
Tire services performed include:
Nitrogen fill
Tire rotation for maximum tire life
Inspection of the tire to determine the cause of the inflation pressure loss and whether or not it can be repaired
Digital computer balancing of tire and wheel assembly
Reactivating of tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Benefits of Nitrogen for tires:
Nitrogen reduces the loss of tire pressure due to permeation through rubber over time by about 1/3. This helps maintain the vehicle’s required tire pressures a little longer.Nitrogen is a dry gas and will not support moisture that could contribute to corrosion of the tire’s steel components (bead, sidewall reinforcement and belts) due to the absence of moisture over extended periods of time.
Transmission Services
Repairing or replacing your transmission can be one of the most expensive repairs you may have to make on your vehicle. Maintaining your transmission according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, not only prolongs its life but it can prevent a costly repair or breakdown in the future.
To help maintain a safe and constant operating temperature, your vehicle uses transmission fluid to cool and lubricate the moving parts. The fluid reduces the amount of potentially damaging heat inside the transmission and helps increase the life of this important system.
Because some of the ingredients in the transmission fluid break down over time due to this heat, many vehicle manufacturers recommend the fluid be replaced at specified maintenance intervals.
At Auto Dynamics of Largo, we follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service interval to perform a complete transmission fluid exchange for smooth and efficient operation.
Our service includes:
Additive cleaner, flushing the entire system of old fluid, adding a service kit, and refilling with top quality synthetic fluid.
Ask an auto care advisor when your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends
Brake Services
Brake Pad and Shoe Replacement
Brake pad problems can usually be identified by squealing brakes. If your brake pads deteriorate completely, you’ll hear a grinding metal-on-metal sound when braking, meaning that it’s too late and you’re ruining your rotors or drums. You should always see an auto repair professional immediately if you have brake problems.
Resurface Rotors
In a disc brake system, rotors are attached to your vehicle’s wheels. When the brake pads grip the rotor, they bring both the rotor and wheels to a stop. However, the friction causes grooves and cracks to appear over time. Resurfacing brings the rotor back to a “like-new” condition, reducing squealing and wobbling. Auto Dynamics will give your rotors a thorough inspection and recommend your best course of action.
Caliper Replacement
The brake caliper houses your brake pads and fits around the rotor like a clamp, pressing the pads against the rotor when you brake. A brake caliber problem could cause uneven braking, making your car slide forward when you brake. Uneven braking can also cause your vehicle to slide out of control in bad weather conditions.
Brake Hoses
A brake hose is a tube carrying pressurized brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brakes. A crushed hose can cause a lagged or slow brake, and a leak in the hose can cause the brake, or the entire brake system, to fail. These don’t need to be replaced often, but should be replaced at the first sign of cracking or wear.
Brake Fluid Flushes
Brake fluid will absorb water from the air over time, causing the brake system to become less effective and the fluid to become corrosive, possibly damaging the system. It is important to perform a brake fluid flush regularly to ensure that your vehicle is using fresh fluid.
Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) ensure that the wheels don’t stop rotating during braking, preventing the car from skidding and offering greater control. If your ABS light comes on, visit the professionals at Auto Dynamics to get your brakes working today.
