Aztec Auto Repair and Muffler
220 South Vine Ave. Ontario Ca.
(909) 460-4104 ...........Map Us

FLUID SERVICES

TRANSMISSION FLUSH SERVICE

A common problem with automatic transmissions is rough and hard shifting due to poor maintenance. Nearly nine out of ten transmission failures are due to overheating and fluid contamination, according to the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association. Automatic transmission fluid suffers from heat, friction and contamination. As time goes on, the transmission's vital parts begin to coat with sludge and varnish. According to ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) manufacturers, the addition of new fluid to contaminated fluid can actually cause sludge and varnish deposits to clog filters and restrict the flow of transmission fluid

A regular transmission drain and fill service can leave as much as 75% of the old ATF behind in the torque converter and transmission cooler. When new ATF is added, it is immediately contaminated by the old ATF left in the system. The deposits left in the system can seriously impact the proper operation of the transmission.

COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH SERVICE

The cooling system is probably the most neglected system in a vehicle. Engine coolant deteriorates over a period of time, losing its ability to protect cooling system components against rust, corrosion, and scale deposits. The resulting scale deposits can seriously impair the effectiveness of the cooling system. Most automobile manufacturers recommend a cooling system service every two years or 30,000 miles. Unfortunately, some drivers neglect this service. Cooling system failure is the number one cause of mechanical breakdown on the highway.

A regular drain and fill service usually leaves about 50% of the old coolant behind, in the engine block and heater core. When the new coolant is added, it is immediately contaminated with the old coolant. The deposits left in the system will continue to impair the efficient operation of the system.

FUEL SYSTEM TUNE-UP

CarbonClean

Complete Fuel System Service and 
Diagnostic Center

• Fully Electronic-Microprocessor Controlled Operation 
• System Runs Unattended 
• Works on Port Fuel, TBI, CIS and Carbureted Vehicles 
• Portable - 12 Volt DC Operation 
• Service Benefits Include: 
      Improved Performance 
      Improved Mileage 
      Emissions Reduction

POWER STEERING FLUSH SERVICE

Experts recommend periodic flushing or fluid exchanges of power steering systems. All suppliers of re-manufactured or replacement power steering racks recommend flushing the entire system of old fluid and contaminants when replacing a power steering rack.

Historically, power steering system fluid service has been neglected, often due to the lack of a convenient method for providing such flush or fluid change services. Previous methods for flushing the power steering system or replacing the power steering fluid were time consuming and often inefficient or incomplete.

Service neglect leads to power steering system complaints including poor handling, hard or sluggish steering, and objectionable noise. These complaints can often be attributed to fluid that has thickened due to oxidation, become contaminated or undergone additive degradation over time. Fluid that has thickened due to oxidation often results in hard steering when the fluid is cold. This commonly results in a phenomenon called “morning sickness.” Also, over time, fluid leakage from power steering system seals can often be attributed to seal deterioration from continued contact with degraded fluid.

Previously, power steering fluid exchange, without the use of a machine, was accomplished by disconnecting a low pressure hose and gravity draining the old fluid, then reconnecting the hose and refilling the reservoir with new fluid. Such gravity draining did not flush the old fluid from small passages or pockets in the system where old contaminated fluid would settle, resulting in a very incomplete fluid exchange.

BRAKE FLUSHING

DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT