Albany Auto Repair

Just a few days ago we wrote about Prius repairs, and it was a short blog post. Prius services are a subject that’s a bit more involved. Naturally the most frequent service will be Prius oil change. Toyota Prius vehicles are well-known for excessive oil consumption, so we not only recommend regular oil changes every 5,000 miles, but also  checking engine oil level every 1,000 miles or so. Another service will be brake pads replacement. Fortunately, on Prius vehicles that is an infrequent affair. While a typical non-hybrid vehicle will need new brake pads every 25,000 – 50,000 miles, it is not uncommon for Prius vehicles to go over 100,000 miles on the same set of brake pads. Thanks to regenerative braking, your Prius’ brake pads are used a lot less frequently than on a non-hybrid, gasoline powered vehicle.   A service that should be performed on a Prius every two years is brake fluid change. Brake fluid deteriorates over time, absorbs moisture from the air ... read more

You Tesla requires a lot less maintenance compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. No oil changes, spark plugs replacements. But there is one service that is just as important for a Tesla as for other vehicles. Tesla vehicles need brake fluid replacement at pretty much the same intervals as other cars. Adams Autoworx provides Albany Tesla brake fluid replacement. Even though we recommend brake fluid change every two years, we will check brake fluid quality before we replace it. We can combine brake fluid replacement with tire rotations – something your Tesla needs on the regular basis. The reason for regular brake fluid replacement is that brake fluid absorbs moisture (it’s hygroscopic). When the amount of moisture in the brake fluid exceeds upper limit, it can cause difficulty braking, and in really extreme cases, even brake failure. Since Tesla has the added weight of the battery pack, stopping so much mass in motion requires brakes that work reliably. During t ... read more

Brakes are the most important safety system in a vehicle as they help to prevent accidents. As a result, they should always be in top working condition. While routine brake inspection is vital to prevent problems, issues can still develop in between checkups. Here are the top five ways to know your car needs brake service. 1. ABS light is on Your dashboard has several indicators that turn on when dealing with a potential or existing problem. So if a light that says ABS illuminates on your dashboard, it's your car's way of telling you that its sensors have detected some problem and that your brakes need servicing. ABS stands for Anti-Lock Braking System, and the light is usually either red, orange, or yellow, which means it is fairly obvious to spot when it comes on.  2. Vibration while driving If you can feel a vibration in the brake pedal, steering, or throughout the car anytime, you brake, head over to an auto repair shop immediately ... read more