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Engine Gasket Maintenance: How to Prevent Leaks and Ensure Peak Performance

Engine Gasket Maintenance: How to Prevent Leaks and Ensure Peak Performance

Protecting Your Engine’s Backbone – The Role of Gaskets Engine gaskets may not seem glamorous, but they are among the most critical components in your car’s engine. Acting as seals between different parts of the engine, gaskets prevent fluids and gases from leaking while ensuring smooth performance. Without well-maintained gaskets, even the most powerful engines can succumb to inefficiency and damage.   Understanding how to care for your engine gaskets can save you from costly repairs and keep your vehicle running at its best. Let’s dive into what makes these components tick and how you can prevent leaks and other issues. What Are Engine Gaskets, and Why Are They Important? Engine gaskets are designed to create a secure seal between engine parts that interact with high-pressure gases, coolant, and ... read more

Brake Fluid and Cooler Weather: Ensuring Optimal Performance on Frosty Mornings

Brake Fluid and Cooler Weather: Ensuring Optimal Performance on Frosty Mornings

How Cooler Weather Affects Brake Fluid and Your Driving Experience As the weather cools in Burbank, those crisp mornings bring more than just an opportunity to wrap up in your favorite scarf or warm up the car before departing. The fluctuating temperatures can subtly impact several systems within your vehicle, including the brakes. Often overlooked but vital, brake fluid is a critical component that ensures an effective response when you press the pedal—even on chilly December mornings. By learning how cooler weather affects brake fluid, you can ensure your vehicle runs smoothly. Let's delve into the science behind it, identify warning signs of potential issues, and discuss steps to maintain peak performance. The Science Behind Brake Fluid and Temperature Changes Brake fluid is a hydraulic liquid engineered to function effectively across various temperatures. Its primary role is to transmit the force exer ... read more

Winter & Holiday Car Care Checklist

Winter & Holiday Car Care Checklist

November has arrived! But is your car ready for this winter & holiday season? After a long and hot summer here in LA there is no denying that all of our cars have been through a lot. As our climate here in California changes throughout fall, it is important to give your car some tender loving care to prepare it for a busy holiday and Christmas season. Here at FAS we take car maintenance and auto repair very seriously and don't want to see you stranded on the side of the road with your family missing Thanksgiving Dinner. That's why we have come up with a Car Care Checklist to make sure you are traveling safely around Burbank and Los Angeles through the rest of the year into 2025.   Important Maintenance Items to Consider   Safety InspectionTires & Alignment ... read more

Future Auto Service is now an authorized LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center!

Future Auto Service is now an authorized LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center!

  Future Auto Service is now an authorized LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center!   The are mechanic shops.. and then there are LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Centers! Our team here at Future Auto Service is no stranger to maintaining the highest quality workmanship and customer service in Burbank California. While car repair shops are a dime a dozen here in the Los Angeles area, only the best of the best earn the title of a LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center. FAS is proud to announce its partnership with LIQUI MOLY as an authorized LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center.   What is a LIQUI MOLY Proline Center?   Shops that are certified as LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Centers carry the best fluids and technical equipment in the industry. We are proud to stock the full array of LIQUI MOLY's product line-up on our shelves. From motor oils to drive train additives and other car care products, rest assured your vehicle is getting the best possible servic ... read more