Masseys Automotive
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MAINTENANCE
Here at Masseys Automotive we offer plenty of services from oil changes to differential fluid changes! If you have any specific questions please call us today.
BRAKES
To bring a vehicle to a halt, three things are necessary: leverage, hydraulic force and friction. Leverage is supplied by the driver’s leg pressure and the brake pedal. The pedal is connected by levers and rods to the back of the power booster. The power booster uses either engine vacuum or a hydraulic pump to multiply and transfer the force of that leverage to the master cylinder. The master cylinder is the heart of your vehicle’s brake hydraulic system. It uses applied leverage to force a reservoir full of brake fluid through valves, steel lines and rubber hoses into hydraulic calipers and wheel cylinders. That hydraulic pressure is then used to help create friction. If you notice your brakes are acting up bring it in today!
CAR SERVICING
Servicing your vehicle can vary depending on its year. Brand new cars oil changes have gone up dramatically in mileage versus older vehicles and run on synthetic oil. Some even go up to 20,000 km per oil change! As for the older vehicles, we can service engine oil. transmission oil, coolant, differential oil, brake fluid and power steering fluid. We service air filters, cabin air filters, oil filters, fuel fiters and transmission filters. We also service running belts(alternator) and timing belts. If you have any questions please call today!
WHEELS & SUSPENSION
Here are a few symptoms to watch for if you think you are having steering, suspension, or alignment problems. Excessive tire wear, poor steering control, or if the steering wheel is off centre, are all signs that your vehicle may have steering or suspension issues. It could also indicate improper “tracking” that result from your car's wheels being positioned an unequal distance from the centerline. Symptoms of bad shocks, struts, or worn springs include excessive bouncing over road bumps, loss of control during sudden stops, excessive swerving while changing lanes, front-end nose diving during quick stops, and vehicle sag in front or rear. Bring it in if you experience any of the above!