To keep your vehicle running safely and economically in the long run, it is important to arrange regular logbook servicing. Our mechanics at GOODYEAR AUTOCARE can provide this service at our Toowoomba and Dalby workshops. You can count on our qualified mechanics to carry out a rigorous 55-point safety check on your vehicle, ensuring every component is functioning the way it should. We will then provide you with a clear and comprehensive report of our findings.
When you choose GOODYEAR AUTOCARE, you can count on receiving exceptional customer service from start to finish. We use parts and oils that meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturers specifications to ensure your warranty is not voided. Our professionals can service virtually all vehicle makes and models.
Arrange a logbook service with GOODYEAR AUTOCARE and benefit from a wealth of industry experience. If you have any questions about the services we offer, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today.
General servicing for virtually all vehicle components can be conducted by our Dalby and Toowoomba mechanics. We are able to work on:
Plus, much more.
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Modern motor vehicles have hundreds of electronically controlled valves, switches, and sensors that control everything from the amount of fuel being injected into an individual cylinder to the amount of pressure being applied to a particular set of brake pads and even in some cases the amount of air in individual tyres. If the engine warning light, or any of the other warning lights on your dash, comes on it means one of these electronic components is not working as it should. It takes a qualified technician with the correct specialised equipment to read the error codes, diagnose the problem and make the necessary repairs. If the engine warning light comes on, check that your motor has enough oil in the sump and water in the radiator then get the vehicle to GOODYEAR AUTOCARE Toowoomba or Dalby so the problem can be diagnosed and rectified. Warning lights on the dash are not a good sign and should be seen to as quickly as possible.
This will depend on the type of car you drive and the conditions in which you drive. All car manufacturers set a service interval for their vehicles and this can be found in the service schedule section of the owner’s manual. This section also sets out what should be done at each service. A service interval of 10000km is still the most common, however there are many vehicles with 15,000km to 20,000km intervals. Irrespective of what the owner’s manual says, if you drive in adverse conditions (e.g. dusty) you should reduce your service interval. Similarly, if you don’t use your car much and it takes longer than a year to clock up 10,000km we recommend you change the oil and filter at least every year. If in doubt call in and have our technicians advise you.
Provided the service is performed by suitably trained technicians and the parts used meet or exceed the manufacturers’ specifications then a new car warranty will not be made void.
All services performed at Good Year Auto Care Toowoomba City and Dalby are carried out by suitably trained technicians and we only use parts and oils that meet or exceed the manufacturers’ specifications. We do recommend that your new car’s first service be performed by the dealer.
Yes, you can if you wish, and we believe that it is a good habit to develop to check your cars oil and water every month. This becomes more important if you drive an older vehicle or your car has a long service interval. The oil level is checked on the dipstick which usually has a yellow handle and is often located on the side of the motor in easy reach. The dipstick will be quite long and have a “minimum “and a “maximum” mark near the bottom. Simply remove the dipstick, wipe it with a rag and reinsert it making sure it is pressed firmly home. Then remove the dipstick again and see the oil level on the bottom. The oil should be between the MIN and MAX marks. If you decide to top up the oil yourself, make sure you use the correct grade and type of oil and be careful you don’t over fill the sump.
Coolant levels can be checked by looking at the coolant reservoir usually located near the radiator and on the side or front of the engine bay. The reservoir is usually clear or opaque plastic and will have a “hot” and “cold” mark. The coolant should be between the two marks depending on the engine temperature. If you decide to top up the coolant, ensure you use the correct coolant and wait until the engine is cold before adding the coolant. Modern motors do not have water as a coolant so it should not be topped up with water, except in an emergency.
If in doubt, call in and have our staff show you how to find the dipstick and coolant reservoir. Better still ask, and they will be happy to do the checks for you.
Fan belt is an older term that referred to the belt that drives the fan which sucks air through the radiator reducing the temperature of the coolant and therefore the motor. These days what is often referred to as the fan belt runs things like the alternator, power steering pump, water pump and air conditioner compressor, and in some cases even the fan. It is the ribbed belt(s) at the front of the motor and is easily seen.
Basically speaking, all motors can be divided horizontally between the top and the bottom of the motor. The bottom includes the crank shaft which rotates and makes the pistons move up and down in the correct sequence. The top includes the cam shaft which opens the inlet valves and exhaust valves in the correct order and at the correct time. The function of the timing belt, or in some cases timing chain, is to make sure the two halves of the motor work in sync. If they are not working in sync the result can be a destroyed motor. The timing belt/chain is located inside the motor and is not visible. Because of their vital roll and because they are expected to last longer than a fan belt they are made to a higher standard and are therefore more expensive. In addition, replacing a timing belt is difficult and often includes replacing other components which can be quite expensive.
