Q. How often should I change the oil in my car/truck in the Arizona Climate?

A. Today most new care manufacturers are recommending longer service intervals than ever before, but only for "standard duty" driving. At minimum in Arizona you should use your manufacturers recommended intervals for "Severe Duty" due to our extreme temperatures and dusty conditions.

Ideally your engine oil should be changed every 3000 miles or three months, whichever comes first. This is especially true of newer engines that are built with much tighter tolerances than engines built several years ago.

Q. What is a "Timing Belt" and why is it so important to put in a new one?

A. Without getting into a lot of techno-speak about valve timing etc... The timing belt in your car connects your camshaft(s) to the engine crankshaft. If the timing belt breaks, the engine cannot run, period. Follow your manufacturer's recommended interval to avoid being stranded on the open road, and very costly repairs. Usually the belt should be replaced every 60,000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first. If you are not sure what the recommended interval is for your vehicle, or if your engine even has a timing belt (not all do), call us at 520-795-8724 and we will be glad to tell you. We have the factory information available at our fingertips.

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