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Archive for July 2018Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from McLearen ShellPosted July 31, 2018 12:39 PMYour vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as you drive around the Herndon area. It can also lead to the buildup of harmful deposits on valves and in the combustion chamber. McLearen Shell Automotive Tips from McLearen Shell: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be ReplacedPosted July 24, 2018 1:35 AMThe timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Herndon drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. The McLearen Shell Guide to Custom WheelsPosted July 16, 2018 3:49 AMIf you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first. McLearen Shell
Severe Service RequirementsPosted July 10, 2018 12:27 PMA lot of Herndon drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive products and fluids. She's been in the automotive business for over 30 years and is a speaker, a trainer and a writer. Cricket says there's so much confusion on this topic because, "Most owner's manuals actually have two maintenance schedules. Sometimes these are called 'regular service' and 'severe service.' Sometimes they're simply called Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. A severe service schedule recommends that things like an oil change, air filter replacement and transmission service be done more often: either in fewer miles or in less time."
It's common sense for Herndon drivers: Just a few minutes at higher speeds allows the moisture in the oil to evaporate. Very short trips, or trips of less than 10 miles when it's very cold, don't allow the engine to heat up enough to get rid of the water. And water in the oil leads to damaging sludge. Also, towing and heavy loads raise operating temperatures and cause fluids to break down faster. Dusty and muddy driving around Herndon means that more dirt will get past the air filter to contaminate the fuel system and engine oil. The bottom line is that you need to decide for yourself if the regular or severe service schedule is right for you, based on your driving habits. Look at your owner's manual or talk with your McLearen Shell service advisor who can help you know which schedule to follow. Ask us for help evaluating your driving and service needs. McLearen Shell Busting Automotive Myths in Herndon, VAPosted July 3, 2018 3:20 AMMyths passed around our Herndon, VA community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be virtually maintenance free and that anyone who says otherwise is out to rip you off. To get the truth about auto myths you hear around the Herndon area, come over to McLearen Shell.
Oil change, cooling system service, transmission service, tire balancing, tire rotation, wheel alignment, suspension service, power steering service, proper tire inflation, brake service, differential service, battery maintenance, engine air filer, PCV valve, breather element, fuel filter, belts, hoses, timing belt, windshield wipers . . . You get the picture. Your vehicle is still a machine that needs to be maintained. And, hey, your service advisors at McLearen Shell have always adapted to keep pace with automotive technology. Next time you come across an angry voice about your car care, talk to your Herndon service advisor at McLearen Shell, or do some research of your own. McLearen Shell | ||
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Excellent work. Josh always does all the maintenance for my Porsche, VW Taureg, and Subi Outback. I can always count on him doing what is needed and never trying to upcharge me for work that is not needed. Jack, 11/30/2021 |
Took our Acura RDX in for brake service today. The staff at McLearen Shell did an excellent job, replacing the front discs & rotors. They advised that the rear pads still had 50% material remaining. Have had a variety of automobiles serviced at this service station over the last 25 years and there service remains outstanding and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended. Rob Saunders, 04/21/2022 |
Great team at McLearen Shell, have regularly changed out brakes, bulbs, oil, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, etc. on a 1998 Gen 4 Camry LE for the past three years. Trustworthy, professional and they know these older still-running vehicles. Always respectful to Ladies interested in vehicle mechanical function and maintenance as well Margaret, 06/16/2021 |