Olathe European Auto Repair

All automobile manufacturers outline a factory maintenance schedule in your owner's manual to keep your car, SUV, or truck in the best possible condition. Factory maintenance enhances a vehicle's efficiency and reliability, which can save you tons of money throughout the car's lifespan. These maintenance intervals usually occur around every 30,000 miles, which is why it may also be called 30/60/90K Service. Benefits of Factory Maintenance Keeps your vehicle safe and reliable on the road Maintains eligibility of your vehicle's extended warranty (failure to follow can lead to voiding your warranty) Stops minor issues from becoming huge and expensive repairs down the line Extends your vehicle's life/protects your investment Increases your vehicle's resell value What to Expect Your owner's manual will have specific details for your car's make and model. Generally, you can expect the following items to be done at your 30/60/90K service. Belts, seals ... read more

Unless you drive an all-electric vehicle, your car, SUV, or truck has either a timing belt or timing chain. Today, we will go over the difference between these two components.   Importance of Engine Timing Your vehicle's internal combustion engine has many parts at play, and they all work in tandem to ensure that there is enough power for your car to run. One key objective that your engine has is to have the proper timing of its internal components. Timing belts and chains are engine components that sit under the hood to help achieve perfect timing.    Over time, debris (rocks, sand, ice, mud, etc.) can make its way into the engine and disrupt the timing components. Your timing belt can also wear down as it is simply made of rubber. An old and worn timing belt can also run the risk of breaking, which would lead to major engine damage. Without a working timing belt or chain, the internal combustion engine would be nearly impossible to run.    Differen ... read more