Services

SMOG INSPECTION

Ensure your vehicle meets emissions standards with a reliable smog check inspection at OC Automotive and Diagnostics. Our expert technicians provide thorough assessments to keep your car running efficiently and environmentally friendly. Trust us for top-notch service and peace of mind on the road. Schedule your appointment today!

TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE

Customers don’t want to hear that their transmission needs replacing, especially since the transmission is the second most expensive component in a vehicle. Yet many customers do not understand the importance of preventive maintenance theier transmission. Today’s transmissions are subjected to high operating temperatures. Repeated exposure to high temperatures leads to transmission fluid breakdown. Worn out fluid causes deposits, corrosion, and hard shifting.

Regardless of the type of transmission, prolonged exposure to high heat, the presence of deposits, and corrosion can destroy this expensive and vital component. Having a vehicle with a reliable transmission is important to your customers.

We recommend the transmission to be serviced when the following occour.

• Transmission fluid is dark and contaminated

• Vehicles used for towing, hauling, or other severe operation

•Within 30,000 mile interval since last transmission service

• Pair with any transmission or driveline repairs

What are the benefits?

• Extends life of transmission

•Restored transmission performance

•Smoother shifting and vehicle operation

•Prevents expensive repairs

AIR CONDITIONING

Over the course of one year, automotive a/c systems go through multiple freezing and thawing cycles. Unfortunately, these systems are exposed to a variety of weather and road conditions, and often ignored until it fails or air quality suffers. How often do Climate Control Systems need to be serviced? The proper functioning of the climate control system is very important to customers. Harsh weather and driving conditions can lead to accumulation of road grime, debris, mold, and bacteria in the A/C. This debris pollutes the air flowing through the vents, which can be immediately noticed by vehicle owners. A BG Climate Control Service should be performed annually each spring, paired with any refrigerant service or whenever musty odors are noted in a vehicle.

When to Suggest a BG Climate Control Service:

•Annual system maintenance

•When musty smell is present

•When excessive allergens are present

•Paired with every climate control system recharge or repair

•Paired with cabin air filter replacement Customer Benefits

•Restores air flow volume and quality

•Colder air conditioning temperatures

•Extends compressor life

•Quieter compressor operation Costly repairs

•Provides safety and peace of mind

BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE

Brake system maintenance is one of the most important services to perform on a vehicle.

It is so critical that OEMs have strict guidelines for changing brake fluid based on both time and mileage. This essential service is crucial to the safety of your customers.

Why do Brake Systems need to be serviced?

In just 30,000 miles, brake fluid can break down and become contaminated with corrosion and water condensation. These conditions can cause a spongy brake pedal, corrosion of brake components, and gradual loss of brake function.

Brake system failure is not only expensive to repair, but it is also extremely dangerous while driving. The ability to stop a vehicle predictably and quickly is vital to your customer’s safety.

When to Suggest a Brake Service

rk or contaminated brake fluid

•Positive copper test strips

𠈮very 2 to 3 years depending on type of driving and braking

•Within 30,000 miles since last brake fluid exchange

•Poor brake pedal response

•Paired with brake pad and/or rotor replacement Customer Benefits

•Smoother stopping Quieter brakes

•Restores brake responsiveness

•Prevents costly brake system repairs

POWER STEERING FLUID EXCHANGE

Why Power Steering Systems Need Service

Even under normal driving conditions, high pressures and temperatures break down the fluid’s lubrication abilities. Additionally, wear and tear can lead to a build up of abrasive metal debris within the system.

Preventive maintenance, with high quality BG power steering products, will prolong the life of your customer’s steering system.

What are the benefits?

Why Power Steering Systems Need Service

Even under normal driving conditions, high pressures and temperatures break down the fluid’s lubrication abilities. Additionally, wear and tear can lead to a build up of abrasive metal debris within the system.

What are the benefits?

• Protects system parts with fortified fluid

•Provides smooth operation

• Extends the life of the system

•Prevents costly power steering system repairs

•Provides safety and peace of mind

•Protects system parts with fortified fluid

PLATINUM FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines require clean components to function at peak performance.

These engines are manufactured with tight tolerances and demand regular preventive maintenance to prevent carbon deposits and maintain fuel economy and performance. This service is especially effective for GDI engines and BG offers custom adaptors for specific engine platformsToday’s engines generate high heat and high pressure, conditions that cause the rapid accumulation of carbon deposits. These deposits are found on intake valves, fuel injectors, and in combustion chambers.

For a fuel system cleaning service that’s easy to perform and results in noticeable drivability improvements, the BG Platinum Fuel System Service is our premium offering.

When to suggest a BG Fuel system service:

•Irregular engine performance

•Reduced vehicle power

•Reduced fuel economy

•Offer every year or within 15,000 miles

•Paired with any other BG Service or fuel system repairs What are the benefits?

•Restores fuel efficiency

•Restores vehicle performance and power

•Prevents costly component repairs

ENGINE PERFORMANCE SERVICE

The engine is the heart of every vehicle Keeping the inside of your engine clean and lubricated is critical for proper function.

Today’s engine technology produces hotter combustion temperatures, higher cylinder pressures, less ring tension, and tighter tolerances than we have ever seen. These conditions combined with prolonged drain intervals contribute to oil thickening and deposit formation.The BG Engine Performance Service is our top-of-the-line engine service, a three-part deep cleaning of the vital components in the engine. It dissolves deposits, prevents sludge buildup, and restores fuel economy.

When to Suggest a Engine Performance Service

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•Oil consumption

•Paired with every oil change

• Fuel smell on oil dipstick

•Reduced fuel economy Every 10,000 miles

Customer Benefits

•Reduces engine wear due to oil consumption

•Restores engine power and performance

•Prevents expensive engine repairs

•Restores fuel economy and throttle response

COOLING SERVICE

Your coolant system is what keeps your car engine from overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter. It works by coolant being pumped by the water pump through the engine into the radiator. The coolant takes heat away from the engine and dispels it through the radiator by airflow that comes through the grill of the car. If this system breaks down or isn’t maintained it can cause damage to your water pump. This damage over time will affect not only the coolant system but also your engine and engine’s performance as well.

Getting a coolant flush is absolutely necessary for a car’s regular maintenance. Getting one every couple of years helps clear away the gunk and sediment that has been building up in your car’s coolant system. You can see in the photo that this buildup of rust and other gunk will make your car’s co0ling system fail. So getting a coolant system flush will improve the efficiency of your car. In the process, it will also replace old coolant with new better performing coolant.

FLUID LEAK INSPECTION

Engine oil leaks are the most common of all automotive fluid leaks With the number of seals and gaskets located around the engine bay, oil can leak from almost anywhere. If the leak occurred some time before you notice it, the oil may have spread far from the real source. Air moving through the engine by driving or being pushed through the cooling fan can cause the leaking oil to cover areas far and wide.

Also, if it isn’t a large and/or obvious leak, it will take some investigating to locate the source as it may also be caked with dirt and debris. The fastest way to spot a leak is to use a leak detector kit.

These kits come with fluorescent dyes that are formulated for specific engine fluids and a UV light. When the oil starts coming out of the source of the leak, the fluorescent dye will leak out with it. Shining the UV light around the engine bay will make the dye glow, usually a fluorescent green that is easy to spot.

BRAKE SYSTEM

What are the components of a brake system in a car?

The pads are attached to a brake caliper assembly that frames the rotor. Located on the rear of the vehicle, drum brakes feature wheel cylinders, brake shoes and a brake drum.

When the brake pedal is pressed, the brake shoes are forced into the brake drum by the wheel cylinders, bringing the vehicle to a stop. Braking systems in passenger vehicles use two primary types of brakes: disc brakes and drum brakes.

While they both bring a vehicle to a stop, they differ in design and operation. Disc brakes are the only type used in the front of vehicles but may be found at all four wheels.

AUTOMITIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

What is suspension system in automotive?

In a nutshell, your car's suspension system is a protective lattice of shock-absorbing components such as springs and dampers. Your car's suspension helps ensure that your drive is safe and smooth by absorbing the energy from various road bumps and other kinetic impacts.

Like we mentioned above, most experts recommend replacing suspension parts after 50,000 to 100,000 miles. However, this is simply a recommendation that is based on general conditions. Every driver has something unique about their car, driving style, and even the roads they drive on often. What happens if you don't replace suspension?

Over time, shocks and struts can lose their ability to control weight transfer; this is what causes you to feel like you're not in control of your vehicle. This can be dangerous, especially if your tires lose contact with the pavement, making it difficult to control your vehicle in an emergency situation.

CABIN AIR FILTER

What does the cabin air filter do in a car?

The cabin air filter in your vehicle helps to ensure that there is a proper ventilation system for the health and safety of all passengers. Without a working cabin air filter, the air inside of a vehicle's cabin is prone to having higher levels of harmful and odorous exhaust gases than the air outside of the cabin.

What happens if you don't change your cabin air filter?

If you don't change your cabin air filter, the filter will become more clogged with dirt and debris and the efficiency of the filter and your car's HVAC system will be compromised. The air volume into your passenger compartment will be continually reduced which will lead to the issue of foul odors inside your car.

FLUID EXCHANGES

A fluid exchange is the process of removing old, dirty fluids from your car and replacing them with fresh, new fluids. Fluids are essential for keeping your car running smoothly and preventing expensive repairs. Over time, fluids break down and become contaminated with dirt, debris, and other harmful particles.

How often should I exchange my fluids?

The frequency of your fluid exchanges will depend on the type of fluid and the manufacturer’s recommendations. In general, though, most fluids should be exchanged every 30,000 miles or so. If you drive in stop-and-go traffic or in extreme conditions like very hot or cold weather, engine oil may need to be exchanged more.

A fluid exchange is an important part of car maintenance. By exchanging your fluids regularly, you can prevent expensive repairs and keep your car running like new. So don’t wait – if it’s been a while since your last fluid exchange, schedule one today!