Transmission Fluid Flush

A Transmission Fluid Flush is the most common and least expensive form of transmission maintenance. A proper transmission fluid flush will safely and effectively remove dirt, debris and fine particles from the transmission to ensure proper transmission function. Transmission fluid flushes should be performed approximately every 30,000 to 45,000 miles or as needed. A certified technician at Cardinal Plaza Shell can inspect the vehicle's transmission fluid to determine the necessity of flush. A perfectly normal transmission fluid will typically appear pink in color. Worn transmission fluid will take on a darker hue, sometimes turning brown or black. Some vehicles do not have transmission fluid that can be sampled for quality and will require transmission fluid flush based on time or mileage alone.

The Cooling system in your vehicle is designed to prevent the engine from overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter. It uses a liquid coolant to circulate through the engine. Most newer vehicles are equipped with long life coolant. The typical coolant is expected to last 5 to 10 years, sometimes longer. Our certified technicians can inspect the coolant for break down, contamination and other defects. A Cooling System Flush at Cardinal Plaza Shell will safely and effectively remove lime, rust and other harmful deposits from the cooling system. A healthy cooling system will prolong the life of the engine, hoses, metal lines and connections.

Brake Fluid Flush

The braking system of your vehicle uses hydraulic lines to apply the brake pads every time the brake pedal is depressed. Hydraulic brake fluid in the braking system can attract moisture allowing the fluid to break down and become contaminated. Regular hydraulic brake fluid flushes are important to prolong the life of hydraulic brake components and promote braking safety. Certified technicians will inspect the brake fluid and perform special testing to determine the quality of the brake fluid. Brake fluid should be flushed approximately every two to three years.

Power Steering Flush

Power steering fluid lubricates all of the moving parts throughout the power steering system. It prevents parts from wearing out and failing by removing contaminants which accumulate in the old fluid, and conditions the o-rings and seals. However, when power steering fluid circulates throughout the system of the pump and gear, it picks up wear material, as well as contamination from the breakdown of aging hoses and seals - any fluid that churns and is under high pressure, will wear out in time and be contaminated. Regular power steering fluid flushes help prolong the life of all power steering components. Our certified technicians will inspect power steering fluid for contamination, break down and other key wear items.

Fuel Induction Service

Harmful deposits will form naturally in a perfectly normal engine as a result of the combustion process. Over time, these carbon deposits will accumulate and impair overall engine performance and engine efficiency. A fuel induction service will safely and effectively remove harmful carbon deposits in the intake piping, the throttle body, the intake manifold, the vacuum lines, on the intake and exhaust valves and inside the combustion chamber. This will restore any lost engine performance and lost fuel economy. While the term "tune-up" is an antiquated term of a bygone era of auto service, a fuel induction service is the very best thing one can do to keep their engine running at peak performance and efficiency.

Differential & Transfer Case Service

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) use differentials and transfer cases to transfer the engine's power to the appropriate wheels. Late model vehicles use complicated computerized systems to transfer power to the wheels that need the grip. Gear oil and other lubricants are an important part of those drive line systems. Regular servicing of these fluids will prolong the life of very expensive differentials and transfer cases. Most systems are closed and unfiltered, meaning the fluid condition cannot be sampled and it is never cleaned until the differentials and transfer cases are serviced. Our certified technicians can perform front differential service, rear differential service, transfer case service to ensure long and useful life from your important driveline components.