Burbank Auto Repair

Three Things You Should Check On Your Car Right Now! Just like their owners, cars are incredibly unique and come in all shapes, colors, sizes, and costs. But if there is one thing they all have in common, it’s the fact that all cars have certain components that wear out when driving. Such parts have to be carefully inspected and replaced over time, to ensure maximum safety and lifespan of your vehicle. That process is generally referred to as maintenance and can be done by our certified mechanics at the Future Auto Service department or even yourself! In today’s blog post, we will go through the THREE most common maintenance items that you need to be aware of and should check on your car right now before driving: Engine Oil Battery Charge Tires Engine Oil: Fluids such as engine oil, make for an incredibly important part of your engine. Inside, hundreds of sensitive parts are moving at incredibly high speeds to bring acceleration and ... read more

Synthetic motor oil was designed to be a more cost-effective lubricant for engines that would reduce the amount of friction caused by shifting loads during driving. Thus, it was hoped that by using synthetic oils, the engine will have a longer and more reliable life span, not to mention a lower fuel economy. This, in turn, will benefit the consumer as well as the environment. There are two main properties that make up synthetic oil, the molecular size and the level of porosity. With the molecular size, this type of lubricant has a larger number of surface structures or crystallites. These crystallites are made of multiple molecules, or atoms, which are much too small to be seen by the naked eye. They are bonded together with molecular bonds that are strong enough to withstand the stresses that an engine is exposed to on a regular basis. In this way, friction is prevented and the engine lasts longer. The lower molecular weight ensures a steady supply of fuel throughout the life of the ... read more