Engine Repair and Maintenance

Our ASE certified technicians at Friendswood Auto Center are experts at diagnosing and repairing any engine related problems. Failure is the last thing you want from your engine. To extend the life of your vehicle and minimize costly repairs, we recommend regular inspections and maintenance.

Importance Regular Car Maintenance

A correctly operating car engine is necessary to ensure a safe and dependable vehicle. Regular maintenance services will help with the following:

Prolonging the life of your engine.
Delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy while producing the lowest level of emissions.
Restoring your car to its normal operating state, contributing to the overall efficiency of the engine and emissions systems.
Maintaining a more fuel-efficient vehicle that produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Engine Service & Warning Signs

To avoid costly repairs and replacements, we recommend having your car checked by a trained auto mechanic at least annually with oil change services every 3,000 to 5,000 miles depending on the vehicle and type of oil. To ensure your vehicle is safe and efficient, we do recommend you have your engine checked immediately if you are experiencing any of the following:

Engine is steaming and/or smoking
Check engine or other lights are on or flashing
Poor acceleration
Excessive gas consumption
Increased emissions / exhaust
Unusual noises or odors
Any fluid leaks (oil, coolant, etc.)

Anyone of these symptoms is an indication that something is wrong with your car. To avoid costly repairs, it is recommended to have your car inspected by a trained auto mechanic sooner rather than later.

Major Engine Repairs

Head gaskets
Oil pan gaskets
Rear main seal replacement
Timing chain and gears
Valve adjustments
Valve cover gaskets
Complete engine overhaul-replacement

Warranty

To guarantee the accuracy of our diagnostics and repairs, we offer a hassle-free nationwide 24 month/24,000 mile warranty on all repairs.