A regular Volkswagen service schedule will keep your VW in great shape and enable it to perform at its best. The factory-trained technicians at a VW dealer know your car inside and out. They never view your vehicle as just another one of the many different types of cars they service. They view it as unique and specific. From taking care of your tires and wiper blades to overhauling your transmission system, check out three important services that your Volkswagen dealer will perform better than your neighborhood garage.
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Transmission fluid is essential for your transmission, and maintaining it is among the most important aspects of regular automotive service. It coats all moving components with a friction-resistant covering that reduces wear and tear. As it moves, it cools the hot components and helps to lower the temperature in the transmission. It also provides the hydraulic power that enables the gears to shift smoothly.
Over time, the fluid slows down and thickens as it accumulates dirt and minute metallic fragments. The thicker fluid provides fewer benefits for the transmission, and the fluid loses its heat-resistant properties. During a fluid replacement, we drain the old fluid, then remove the old transmission filter and install a new one. The transmission is then sealed again, and we refill it with fresh fluid.
Tire Rotation
Your tire tread slowly wears down due to friction against the surface. When the tread level drops to 2/32″, the tire is worn and needs replacement. In addition, each tire position generates a specific wear pattern. If the same tire sections continue to suffer damage, leaks or blowouts can occur. We can extend your tire life by rotating your tires.
It’s a simple process that involves moving each tire from its current position to a new position. This reduces wear and tear on the same tire sections and enables all your tires to wear down at a relatively uniform rate. The exact positions the tires move to depend on the type of drivetrain on your VW. Once your tires are in their new positions, we rebalance them to further reduce tire wear.
Wiper Blade Replacement
It’s easy to overlook the windshield wiper blades, at least until they’re needed when heavy rains arrive. The wiper blades are made from rubber, which is the perfect medium to keep the windshield glass clean and protect it from damage. The rubber blades, however, wear down and can become damaged over time. The rubber will become less flexible, crack, and even pull away from the blade frame.
Pieces of the worn rubber can break off. This will reduce your visibility in rainy conditions as the blades won’t clear the windshield properly. In addition, the windshield wipers can scratch the windshield without the rubber between the arm and your windshield. Our technicians can replace the blades in minutes, and you’ll be able to drive safely again in even the heaviest rain. These are just some of the services we can provide. We also offer service coupons that give you even more reasonable rates and discounts. Contact our service department at Auffenberg Volkswagen in Shiloh, IL.
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