Kwik Kar Automotive Center Cleburne

Air Conditioning Service

A good air conditioning system is a must in hot weather, humid conditions like rainstorms, when pollution levels are high and for properly defogging your windows (removes moisture in the air). Trust Kwik Kar to keep you cool.

We offer a special air conditioning performance check service to identify any leaks or mechanical problems. Regardless of vehicle manufacturer, our technicians are equipped to diagnose and repair your vehicles air conditioning system.

Take advantage of our A/C service to maximize the output and efficiency of your air conditioning system.

Kwik Kar's Air Conditioning Service includes:

• Inspect system for leaks (hoses, couplings, valves, evaporator, etc.)
• Recover any old refrigerant
• Remove refrigerant and store in an environmentally safe storage and recycling unit
• Evacuate the system - minimum 30 minutes
• Inspect and adjust drive belt tension
• Clean condenser fins if needed
• Remove moisture which can cause a chemical reaction with the refrigerant resulting in corrosion, contamination and eventual system failure
• Test compressor operation
• Fill with proper O.E. amount of refrigerant (refrigerant extra)
• Pressure test and check for leaks
• Check output temperature
• Check proper operations of controls, blower motor and cooling fan (engine)
• Check antifreeze (engine coolant)

Kwik Kar recommends an air conditioning system inspection every 12,000 miles or 12 months.

Air Filter Service

The engine air filtration system aids in filtering the air's contaminants and helps to ensure the correct air/fuel mixture.

The Engine Air Filtration System may consist of the following components:

• Engine Air Filter
• Breather Element, if equipped
• PCV Valve, if equipped

The Engine Air Filter reduces harmful dirt particles from entering the engine's air intake system where they may cause engine damage.

The Breather Element helps filter the air pulled into the engine crankcase by the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system or a metered orifice.

The PCV Valve or metered orifice regulates the flow of crankcase fumes into the intake manifold so they can be burned and help maintain proper cankcase pressure.

As engine air filtration components become restricted, airflow is reduced, which could lead to poor acceleration, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy, oil leaks as well as other issues.

As part of the Kwik Kar 20 point oil change service, we visually inspect the engine air filtration system components and recommend replacement, as necessary.

Kwik Kar recommends an air filter service every 12,000 miles or 12 months.

Brake Flush Service

The Problem

Over time and use, brake fluid becomes oxidized and contaminated. In addition, heat and moisture cause corrosion on parts and brake fluid failure. Symptoms include a spongy brake pedal and discolored brake fluid.

The Solution

We inspect the entire brake system for leaks, master cylinder corrosion, worn pneumatic parts, harmful varnish build-up, broken or rusted bleeder valves, worn rotors and drums and air in the brake lines. Old brake fluid is replaced with DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. The result will be a longer lasting, more efficient and safer braking system.

Cabin Air Filter Service

The inside of your car is six times more polluted than the outside air. Couple that with the fact that people usually spend around 21 hours per week in their cars, and a lot of pollution is being breathed in. Luckily, vehicle manufacturers are now equipping cars with cabin air filters.

A cabin air filter, installed at Kwik Kar, can block 99.5% of the pollutants entering your vehicle. The electrostatically charged filter works like a magnet to stop pollen, dust and other airborne contaminants in their tracks. Have yours changed today and breathe more easily.

Engine Diagnostic Service

In order to meet Federal Exhaust Emission and Fuel Economy regulations, today's vehicles are equipped with highly sophisticated electronic engine control systems. Your vehicle’s onboard computer receives information from a network of sensors and switches that convert engine operating conditions into electrical signals.

Based on the information and instructions stored in the computer program, commands are then sent to three primary systems:

• Ignition System
• Fuel System
• Emission Control System

and can ultimately illuminate a “check engine” light. About 85% of vehicles on the road have either a check engine light on or some other safety issue such as a broken license-plate light, loose gas cap, a worn spark plug, poor emissions, low transmission fluid or cracked hoses and belts, according to the Car Care Council, a nonprofit consumer-education organization.

The first step to determine the problem behind an engine light is hooking up a scan tool or code reader to an On-Board Diagnostics connector that usually sticks out from under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fuel Injection Service

If it has been a year or 15,000 miles, your engine could have already built up deposits. Dirt, varnish build-up, corrosion and carbon deposits restrict the flow of air and fuel to your engine. This happens with all fuel-injected vehicles.

The Problem

Deposits in the fuel and air intake system that cause:

• Hard starting
• Stalling
• Rough idling
• Hesitation
• Knocking
• Loss of power
• Poor fuel economy
• Increased emissions
• A need for higher octane gas

The Solution

Completely clean the entire fuel system of deposits:

• Fuel lines
• Fuel injectors
• Intake valves
• Combustion chambers
• Throttle plate and throttle valve

Restore the fuel system to its original design for:

• Maximum performance - easy starting, smooth idling, increased power, eliminate knocking
• Maximun fuel economy
• Minimum emissions

Routine fuel system maintenance helps avoid expensive repairs.

For performance, safety and the life of your vehicle, make sure a Fuel System Tune-up is a part of your normal maintenance schedule.

Power Steering Service

The Problem

Dirty, neglected power steering fluid can:

• Cause noise and increased steering effort.
• Reduce steering effectiveness.
• Harden seals and cause leakage.
• Cause expensive repairs of power steering components.

The power steering rack which can cost as much as $1,000 to replace.

The Solution

Wynn's Power Steering System Flush Service:

• Removes the old fluid from the reservoir.
• Vacuum flushes the entire system with a proprietary product formulated to loosen and remove sludge and other contaminants from the system.
• Refills the system with the correct manufacturer recommended fluid.
• Restores steering performance.

Helps prevent sluggish steering on cold mornings.
Reduces or eliminates steering noise.
Provides proper lubrication of power steering components.
Helps avoid premature, unexpected and expensive steering system failures.

For safety and the life of your vehicle, make sure power steering service is part of your normal maintenance schedule.

State Inspection Service

All Texas registered vehicles are required to receive an annual inspection. All inspections include a comprehensive safety inspection; however some vehicles are required to have an emissions test in addition to the safety inspection. Diesel powered vehicles and motorcycles are exempt from the emissions standards, but are still required to have the annual safety inspection.

Below is a list of safety items that are checked in order to receive a valid state inspection sticker:

• Horn
• Windshield Wipers
• Mirrors
• Steering
• Seat Belts
• Brake System
• Tires
• Wheel Assembly
• Exhaust System
• Exhaust Emission System
• Beam Indicator
• Tail Lamps
• Stop Lamps
• License Plate Lamp
• Rear Red Reflectors
• Turn Signal Lamps
• Head Lamps
• Motor, Serial or Vehicle Identification Number
• Window Tint
• Gas Caps
• Financial Responsibility

Please note: Not all Kwik Kar locations perform vehicle state inspections. Please contact the store prior to your visit to determine if the service is available.

Tire Rotation & Balance

Tire rotation and balance helps protect tires against uneven wear by moving the tire location on the vehicle. Most tires will exhibit some form of wear based on numerous factors including: wheel alignment, miles driven, driving style and habits, and tire location on the vehicle. By moving or "rotating" the tires as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers, tires may wear more evenly; helping extend the life of the tires.

Kwik Kar Tire Rotation and Balance service includes:

• Check tire pressure and inflate/deflate to recommended PSI
• Inspect tires to identify visible damage or abnormal wear patterns
• Rotate tires according to pattern recommended by manufacturer
• Installing lug nuts/bolts to the proper torque specifications

Transmission Service

Over 90% of all automatic transmission failures are due to overheating and fluid contamination.

The Problem

Automatice Transmission Fluid (ATF) services are often neglected and even when performed, are often incomplete. This can lead to automatice transmission shifting problems and premature repairs or replacement.

• 90% of automatic tramission failures are due to overheating and fluid contamination.
• A typical transmission drain and refill service replaces only 40% of the old contaiminated ATF.
  • The remainder is trapped inside valve bodies, the torque converter and transmission cooler lines.
  • New ATF from a conventional drain and refill service can often loosen damaging sludge and varnish deposits leading to shift problems and even transmission failure.
  • Automatic transmission replacement can cost $2,000 or more.

The Solution

Take care of you automatice transmission by routinely performing Kwik Kar's Transmission Flush Service. This service utilizes patented equipment and specially formulate chemicals to solve the problems often associated with conventional drain and refill services.

• Removes 95% of the used contaminated fluid.
• A specially formulated Transmission Flush chemical safely removes harmful sludge and varnish deposits which are removed with the old fluid.
• Proprietary conditioning chemicals are added to the new ATF to:
  • Help extend transmission fluid life.
  • Smooth rough or hard shifting problems.
  • Help revitalize seals and o-rings to help stop and prevent leaks.
• Kwik Kar's unique transmission flush equipment carriers both patents and is approved by major vehicle manufacturers.