Factory Recommended Car Maintenance

• Air Filtration Replacement Service
• Fuel System Cleaning Service
• Automatic Transmission Fluid Services
• Full Service Oil, Lube & Filter Change
• Battery Maintenance Services
• Light Bulb Replacement Service
• Brake System Fluid Service
• Serpentine Belt Replacement Service
• Cabin Air Filter Service
• Tire Rotation Service
• Cooling System Service
• Wiper Blade Replacement Service
• Fuel Filter Replacement Service

Clean air is better and more eco-friendly. A clean air filter helps your vehicle perform better. A typical Air Filtration Replacement Service at AAMCO includes:

• Replacing the air filter, to improve gas mileage, engine performance, and acceleration.
• Replacing the breather element, if needed, to help keep contaminants out of the engine oil.
• Replacing the PCV Valve, if needed, to reduce fumes, air pollution and wear on engine parts.

AAMCO locations are the experts in car care maintenance and transmission services. AAMCO Minnesota offers the following transmission fluid services:

• Power Purge^® Plus Transmission Flush & Filter Change
• Safeguard Fluid & Filter Change

Does your battery keep running down, start slowly, or your car have a hard time starting in the cold weather? A well-maintained battery will extend the life and lower the amount of car failures. It takes an expert to diagnose the starting and charging systems in your vehicle. Take your car to a local AAMCO for a free inspection of the starting and charging systems to diagnose if you need a battery service and suggest only the components that need to be replaced. An AAMCO technician will inspect the battery connections, the hardware, the condition of the case, the electrolyte level (where applicable), and the battery load (its ability to perform its function).

Our auto mechanic will also inspect the alternator belts, brackets and connections, and tests voltage and current. Last, the starter is inspected for proper connections and mounting, and tested to see how much electrical power is required to turn over the engine when the engine is cranked. A battery aged three or more years is likely close to the end of its life and will need to be replaced.

It is recommended that the brake fluid be replaced in your car as a preventive maintenance service every two years or 24,000 miles. Brake fluids absorb moisture over time, which could mean your brakes don’t perform as well when you need them the most. Make sure to check the brake fluid periodically, and with every oil change. Your owner’s manual can help determine the recommended interval for changing the brake fluid, or bring your vehicle to AAMCO to have a complete brake service or repair. Your AAMCO Minnesota location will give a free inspection to ensure all of the major systems in your vehicle are in good working order.

By regularly changing the cabin air filter, you will breathe cleaner air while driving. In compact areas like the inside of your vehicle, there can be high concentrations of dust, pollen, and bacteria, which can affect the health of the driver and passengers. Fortunately, a large number of vehicles now have a cabin air filter to clean incoming air. Cabin air filters are electro-statically charged, and work like a magnet to collect pollutants as they try to enter and move through your car. Please refer to your owner’s manual for factory recommended maintenance intervals on your specific vehicle make and model to replace this filter. The cabin air filter replacement is not always noted in the owner’s manual, so the AAMCO rule of thumb is replacement about every 15,000 miles.

Did you know that a car overheating because of the coolant system is the most common cause of mechanical breakdowns on the road? Overheating can cause severe damage to the engine and transmission! Coolant or anti-freeze fluid protects your engine from overheating, as well as freezing. Coolant can become less effective over time and lose some protective properties- leading to the radiator rusting and corrosion. It is suggested to bring your car in for cooling system maintenance to reduce it from getting clogged with built-up deposits of oil, grease, scale, hose decomposition, and other materials. Coolant/antifreeze manufacturers recommend changing the coolant fluid once a year, and some service manuals stipulate flushing and refilling the radiator every 24 months, regardless of mileage.

Check your car’s owner manual, or come to a local AAMCO Minnesota to learn about your recommended interval for changing the coolant out. AAMCO’s rule of thumb is to change the fluid every 24 months (at minimum), or if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Your vehicle overheats
• Your coolant or temperature light comes on
• Your temperature gauge reads higher or lower than normal
• Your heater does not work