Burbank Auto Repair

Mastering Fluid Maintenance for Optimal Summer Performance Burbank, CA, is an ideal destination for summer adventures such as road trips, beach excursions, and family vacations. However, high temperatures could harm your vehicle's well-being, emphasizing the importance of proper fluid maintenance to avoid breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. At Future Auto Service, we take pride in meeting your car care needs all year round! Discover how maintaining crucial fluids can help keep you comfortable while driving during this season by diving into some handy tips below. The Importance of Engine Oil Your car's survival depends on engine oil. It eases the movement of its parts, minimizes friction, and aids in regulating temperature. When summer strikes with high temperatures, deterioration happens to your engine oil at a faster rate, which makes it less efficient than before.   For guaranteed engine protection, switching to top-notch synthetic oil is recommended. This ty ... read more

3 Signs That Your Engine Mounts Need Replacement   Motor Mounts! Heard of them? Think of it as suspension for your engine. Just like your wheel suspension, it keeps your engine in place where it needs to be and absorbs any shocks and vibrations. That results in smoother engine performance and ride comfort for the driver and passengers. Pretty much every car you see out driving around on Los Angeles roads today is equipped with engine mounts, however, chances are many of them might be due for servicing. Based on our experience here at FAS in Burbank, motor mounts are an often overlooked maintenance item but they are essential to keep your car's engine running smoothly for many miles to come. Not sure what engine mounts are and if the ones in your car need replacement? Join us as we discuss everything motor mounts and common signs of wear and tear in today's blog! As mentioned earlier, engine mounts keep your car's engine in check. They act as a cushion be ... read more

  Car Service with Your 2024 Tax Refund!    It's that season of the year again. Everyone is getting ready to file their taxes and refunds are expected to hit bank accounts as early as mid-February! But before you get too excited thinking about all the fancy things that you could spend your tax refund on, take a look at the car that is sitting in your driveway. When was the last time it has been serviced? Using your tax refund to repair or maintain your car is a responsible way to allocate those funds and our team at Future Auto Service is here to help. Find some food for thought in today's blog post about the best practices for spending your tax refund on car maintenance.     Assess Your Car's Needs: Determine what kind of service or maintenance your car requires. That could include routine maintenance tasks like oil change, brake pad replacement, fluid checks, or more significant repairs. Have you b ... read more

One of the most common maintenance services that any car needs is without a doubt a brake job. Whether it’s changing worn down brake pads to upgrading to a performance brake system, here at Future Auto Service we have done it all on any make and model. In this Blog Post we are going to shed more light on the best way to save money on your next brake job. Franchise Service Centers might not tell you this valuable information, so stick around and find out how to get the most life out of your rotors to save yourself big money!      Service Intervals of Basic Brake System Components The most basic components that you should service on your brake system consist of the brake pads, brake fluid, and brake rotors. While service intervals are dependent on your driving behavior and vehicle spec, you can expect to change brake pads every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. Brake fluid on the other hand, tends to last longer and a change is required about every two years or 45,000 miles ... read more