As an Acura owner, you’ll spend less time visiting the shop for vehicle repairs than most drivers. These famously reliable cars just require routine services to stay in great shape. However, it’s important to be aware of the signs that your car needs maintenance at your local Acura dealership.
Dashboard Lights
Your Acura will detect and alert you to problems with the appropriate dashboard warning light. The check engine light is probably the most urgent of these. However, you should never ignore the brake warning light, battery warning light, tire pressure monitoring light, or any other important dashboard warning.
Squeaking Brakes
Maintaining your Acura’s firm stopping power requires the brake pads to be replaced in a timely manner. Worn-out pads will start to squeak when you use them. Routine brake inspections are the best way to ensure your brake pads and rotors are always replaced on time.
Engine Noises
If your engine begins to tick, knock, cough, or growl, have it checked at once. Misfiring spark plugs, insufficient motor oil, or overheating will cause the engine to emit strange noises and lead to serious faults if not remedied at once.
Handling Issues
Any reduced precision in handling and steering means that your tires, suspension, brakes, and steering system should be seen to. Misaligned tires or faulty brakes can sometimes make a car veer to one side.
Grinding Transmission
If a car’s transmission starts to malfunction, the first warning is typically grinding or whining sounds. Low or worn-out transmission fluid is often to blame for these noises, but a more serious fault could also be developing.
Leaking Fluids
Always stay diligently aware of the level and condition of your car’s fluids. Low motor oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, or power steering fluid might indicate a leak. If you suspect a leak, check under your car for mysterious puddles.
Fading Electronics
Much of a modern car runs on electricity, which needs a strong battery and alternator. If several of your cabin’s accessories experience issues at the same time, the underlying electrical system probably needs repairs. Such a fault would also cause the headlights to fade.
Slow Engine Starts
Dying car batteries struggle to deliver the voltage required to start the engine. If your engine seems sluggish to turn over, have your battery tested by a trusted technician.
Arrange Routine Automotive Services at Your Acura Dealership
The more carefully you look after your luxury car with regular upkeep services, the lower your risk of random faults. We can help you decide upon a routine service schedule and remind you whenever your next oil change, tire alignment, or brake inspection is due.
Visit Fox Acura of El Paso in El Paso, TX, today to keep your Acura outperforming most other cars on the road. Just like Acura engineers, we aim to deliver a customer experience that exceeds all expectations.
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