Motor oil is one of the most important fluids in your vehicle’s engine. Oil must lubricate, clean, seal and cool. No oil will perform indefinitely, motor oil becomes contaminated with combustion by products, dirt and water vapor, causing its’ chemical additives to wear out. Regular oil changes lead to longer engine life. For maximum engine life, Victory Lube recommends changing your oil and filter every 3,000 miles or 3 months.

Even though most engines hold only 5 quarts of oil, constant re-circulation of that oil means that approximately 15,750 gallons will pass through your vehicle’s oil filter in 3,000 miles. This is why it is so important to have a clean oil filter. Your oil filter prevents dirt and contaminants from damaging internal engine parts by constantly cleaning the oil as it flows through your engine. Regular oil and filter changes extend the life of your engine.

Your vehicle’s chassis provides a smooth ride, supports the weight of your vehicle and enables it to turn corners. In order to keep it working smoothly, however, the chassis must be properly lubricated. To prevent wear and binding of suspension parts, heavy grease is injected between the moving joints and into grease fittings. Most newer models now have a sealed chassis, which has no fittings. Proper lubrication of your vehicle’s chassis insures its’ performance and should be done in conjunction with regular oil changes.

Low engine fluid levels make driving more difficult and can lead to serious damage and shorter engine life. Victory Lube technicians will check the following fluid levels with every full service oil change and advise you of their condition as part of your full service:

• Power steering fluid (PSF) has special additives to keep the power steering unit from absorbing water or contaminants.
• Windshield washer fluid to clear road film from your windshield.
• Manual or automatic transmission fluid provides lubrication, keeps seals and gaskets soft and protects parts.
• Antifreeze prevents engine coolant freeze up in winter, raises the boiling point of coolant in the summer and protects the cooling system from rust and corrosion year round.
• Battery water levels need to be full to maintain the proper ratio of water to acid.
• Differential fluid protects the moving metal surfaces of the differential gears from friction and wear (where applicable).

The differential gears, commonly known as the gear box, are submersed in differential fluid to protect the moving metal surfaces from friction and wear. Normal driving subjects the fluid to high temperatures which eventually break down the fluid. Victory Lube recommends changing your differential fluid every 15,000 miles or consult your owner’s manual for specific change intervals for your vehicle.

Your air filter performs two of the toughest jobs for your vehicle – protecting the engine from contaminants and providing clean air for the engine. Contaminants in the air can cause serious damage to engine parts. Your air filter traps dirt, dust, sand and microscopic exhaust particles and prevents them from entering your engine. For every gallon of gasoline it burns, your engine consumes 12,000 gallons of outside air. A clean air filter extends the life of your engine, increases gas mileage and horsepower and allows easier engine starts.

Automatic transmission fluid, when used longer than recommended, can result in poor shifting or even complete transmission failure. Transmission failure is the second most costly repair made to your vehicle. The Transmission Saver is the only ATF service that exchanges virtually 100% of your transmission’s bad fluid! Consult your owner’s manual for specific change intervals for your vehicle.

Headlights are one of the most important safety features in your vehicle. Without them, driving at night or in bad weather can be dangerous. After visually inspecting your headlights during our full service, we advise you on their condition, and if you choose, install halogen headlights/mini bulbs. Due to extensive time and/or equipment required for headlight installation on certain makes and models, Victory Lube does not replace headlights on all vehicles.

Properly maintained windshield wiper blades assure safe driving in bad weather, and prevents worn wipers from scratching windshields.

Automotive cooling systems are responsible for maintaining the correct operating temperature of the engine, prevents engine boil-over in summer and engine freeze-up in winter, plus provides protection from rust and corrosion. Evacuate the old antifreeze/coolant and refill the system with the proper mixture of new antifreeze/coolant. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend flushing the cooling system every 30,000 miles. Check your owner’s manual for your vehicle’s recommendations.

After about 4-5,000 miles of driving, modern precision-made fuel injection systems often lose their initial efficiency and responsiveness due to an accumulation of fuel-related deposits. These deposits usually create drivability problems such as surging, stalling, hesitation, loss of power and a decrease in fuel economy. This can also lead to expensive overhauls and tune-ups. The Power Pack should be administered at least once a year for optimum performance and minimum emissions. A booster of fuel system cleaner should be used every oil change (3,000 miles).

Power Pack:

• Restore performance, mileage and power.
• Helps eliminate catalytic converter “rotten egg” smell.
• Helps pass emissions tests by reducing hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions.
• Cleans entire fuel system including injectors, EGR fuel lines, fuel pump and other components.
• Avoid costly injector overhauls or emissions tune-ups.
• Helps eliminate surging, stalling sluggishness, hesitation, starting difficulties and rough idling.
• Safe for oxygen sensors and catalytic converters.
• Helps stop engine after-run.
• Quickly dissolves gum, varnish, lead and carbon deposits.
• Leaves no harmful residue.
• Use in all gasoline engines-single, double 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 cylinder-import or domestic-cars & trucks.