maintenance

5 Car Maintenance Services Everyone Should be Prepared For

To maximize the lifespan and performance of your car, there are several maintenance tasks you should be prepared for. According to Service Master, car manufacturers recommend servicing your car after six months if you’re a moderate user. Service intervals are stated in terms of mileage and time. Also, ensure you follow your car maintenance schedule. … Read more

vehicle belts

Vehicle Belts 101

While most likely not the first thing you think about when it comes to your car’s health, vehicle belts are very important to your engine’s performance. Vehicle belts transfer power from the engine to various engine components, ensure proper timing of moving parts, and connect key systems. Types of Belts: Timing Belt – responsible for … Read more

Oil Loss

Oil Loss Prevention

Many vehicles will experience oil loss at some point. Usually, it is through small drips and minor leaks that can be prevented, but in some cases oil leaks require immediate attention from an ASE-certified technician. An improperly sealed drain bolt is the most common leak. When having an oil change in Aurora performed, your oil … Read more

oil change

Four Common Oil Change Myths Debunked

An oil change is essential for all vehicle engines as it keeps them lubricated, thus running smoothly. Not changing your vehicle’s oil results in complete engine failure as the oil helps remove excess heat from the engine. Since oil changes are a very important part of the existence of a car, there are multiple myths … Read more

cooling system

Keep It Cool

Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding your vehicle’s cooling system as the temperatures get warmer and warmer in the Centennial State in the coming weeks and months: • Fluids are the most important components of a vehicle to keep maintained, and to keep your engine COOL you need to have clean … Read more

brakes

5 Signs It’s Time For a Brake Repair

Brake repairs and service are an important part of owning a car. According to studies, vehicle service intervals may be described in terms of miles or timeframes. Here are five signs that it may be time for brake repair service. 1. Fluid Leak Fluid leaks are a common issue that bad brakes can cause. If … Read more

Spring Maintenance Checklist

While we’re enjoying beautiful, sunny days, we know all too well that spring weather in Aurora can be unpredictable to say the least. Between late-season snow and April showers, you never know what the roads have in store… which is why we want to help! The team of ASE-Certified technicians at Chase Automotive has put … Read more

steering wheel

Steering Wheel Shakes

Given that your steering wheel is functionally a conduit between the road and your car, the first indication that something could be amiss with your vehicle can often come in the form of a shaky steering wheel. Here are a few reasons that this might happen: Brakes – If your brakes’ rotors are warped or … Read more

fluids

Three Fluids to Check this Month

In order to run smoothly, your vehicle’s engine is dependent upon countless moving parts and fluids. Since there are so many components and liquids to keep track of, it’s best to have a proactive maintenance schedule in place which includes everything that can potentially wear out or need to be replaced in your vehicle. With … Read more