Triangle Auto Service, Inc
4060 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Changing your cars oil at regular intervals keeps the inter working components cleaner, well lubricated, and catches and removes combustion elements that can lead to wear in the engine. This is the simplest, least expensive, and most important service you can do to extend your vehicles life. The advantage of having Triangle auto service change your oil versus a "quick lube" ... We only hire full time certified mechanics. So every three months you have a certified mechanic checking your vehicle. Having your vehicle inspected periodically can prolong the life of many major components of your vehicle by diagnosing repair issues before they become major problems. Don't assume that getting your oil changed at a "quick lube" comes with a thourough inspection. Every oil change includes:
1. Auto transmission fluid level - Check level, color, if burnt
2. Battery - Inspect & fill
3. Belts (Tension) - Check, inspect for cracking
4. Brakes (fluid level) - Check if low, condition of fluid
5. Brakes (Lines, Shoes / pads) - Check thickness, and wear
6. Brakes (Pedal Adjustment) - Check if low, further brake inspection recommended
7. Cooling System (Coolant Level) - Check level, color, freezing point
8. Cooling System (Hose Condition) - Check for cracks, leaks or wear
9. Differential Housing - Inspect leaks, metal shavings
10. Door Latches & Hinges - Check, Lubricate if necessary
11. Engine Oil - Change Filter
12. Engine Oil - Change Oil
13. Exhaust System - Check for holes, missing support hangers or other defects
14. Front Wheel Alignment - Check to manufactures specs.
15. Fuel Leaks - Check for seepage, condition of connections, lines
16. Gear Box (Fluid Level) - Check level, condition of fluid,
17. Hoses - Inspect & Review as needed
18. Leaks under vehicle - Check any fluid leaks
19. Lights (Brake & Tail lamps) - Check all lights working
20. Lights (Headlights) - Check lights and high beams working properly
21. Lights (Parking & Backup lights) - Check condition
22. Lug nut & Bolt tightness - Check tightness, missing or broken bolts
23. Mirrors - Check cracks
24. Parking Brake (Adjustment) - Check level
25. Power Steering (Fluid Level) - Check level, condition of fluid or if contaminated
26. Power Steering (Hoses) - Check for cracks , leaks
27. Steering (linkage) - Check for lube points, loose or worn parts
28. Suspension & Undercarriage - Check integrity of wearable parts
29. Universal Joints - Check / Service as needed
30. Wheels & Drums - Inspect thickness, dust
31. Wipers (Function & Blade Condition) - Check blade wear,
32. Wipers (Washer & Fill Resivor) - Check level fill level
33. Battery - Load Test, Volts and Amps
34. Serpentine belt - inspect, check for wear
35. High Pressure Lines & Clamps - Check for leakage
36. Safety Inspection - Check and Advise
37. Brakes - Look for oil residue on inside of wheel ( can indicate bad brake cylendar or axel seal)
38. Constant Velocity - Check joins for wear or tears
39. Shock and Struts -Check for wear or leakage
40. Tire Pressure - Check to manufactures specs.
Every vehicle undergoes a full inspection when we perform oil changes. Any concerns will be brought to the owners attention. If it needs attention now we can address it, if it can wait we'll tell you. Please feel free to contact us any time and ask about our oil change specials. Triangle Auto Service, 4060 N. Elston, Chicago Il. 60618, 773-539-5858, www.triangleradiator.com, www.triangleradiator.net, www.chicagobrakerepair.com