SERVICES OFFERED
At GMW service means complete car maintenance. It does not mean merely an oil change or air filter replacement, and it is not just engine specific such as a tune up. A vehicle is much more than an engine, four wheels and a steering wheel. It is a complex piece of machinery with a variety of sophisticated systems. Cars since the 90’s are more electronically sophisticated than the first space shuttle that went up.
We strive to maintain the integrity of the entire vehicle with routine maintenance and visual inspection of body, chassis, interior and undercarriage, engine and transmission, adjusting where necessary, parts replacements as needed or specified, as well as fluid changes. Test drives and reading diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) set by your vehicle’s onboard computer are a part of are minor and major services. Whenever possible, we try to exceed the service work set by the vehicle manufacturer to make sure nothing is overlooked or neglected.
GMW SERVICE LEVEL PACKAGES
We offer three levels of service.
oil service - minor service - major service
MAJOR SERVICE AND INSPECTION
Every 30,000 Miles
Perform the following:
Synthetic Engine Oil and Filter: change
Air Filter: replace
Cabin Filter: replace
Fuel Filter: (replace if applicable)
Brake Hydraulics: Flush and bleed complete system
Spark Plugs: replace
Battery and Charging System: test output and condition
Tire Pressures: adjust (includes spare tire)
Run Engine and listen for noises and proper operation
Door Hinges: lube as needed
Fluids: adjust brake fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, washer fluid, differential gear oil (if leaking), transmission fluid (transmissions with dip stick) (transmissions without dip stick check at extra cost)
Rotate Tires (if applicable)
Vacuum debris and leaves from engine compartment
Light Bulbs: replace as needed (additional cost)
Windshield Wiper Blades: replace as needed (additional cost)
Parking Brake: adjust as needed (additional cost)
Computer:
Reset service indicator
Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes for Engine (DTC)
Inspection:
Suspension System: shock absorbers, struts, mounts, ball joints, control arms, bushings, wheel bearings
Steering System Mechanical: wheels, tie rods, drag link, steering damper, idler arm, bushing, steering box, steering rack
Power Steering System: hoses, belt, power steering pump, steering rack boots, leaks
Brake System: pads, discs, calipers, hoses, brake fluid color and age, leaks
Exhaust System: holes, damage, rust, leaks, hangers
Wheels: check for damage
Tires: check condition, wear, inflation, nails
Differential: fluid level, leaks
Transmission: cooler lines, fluid level, leaks
All leaks: check and attempt to locate source: engine oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, gasoline, differential gear oil
Driveshaft: flex disks, center support: check condition
Drive Axles: constant velocity boots: check condition
Fuel filter: check for leaks, age
Oxygen Sensors: proper sealing, age
Chassis and Body: check for rust
Under Hood: Visually inspect or physically manipulate each of the following:
Drive Belts and Serpentine Belt: air conditioning, power steering, alternator, serpentine: check condition and tension
Engine Oil: before changing check level for oil burning or usage
Cooling System: color, leaks, hoses, radiator, fluid level
Transmission Fluid: level, color, leaks, cooler lines, fluid level (on trans with dip stick)
Brake Fluid: reservoir, color, leaks, fluid level
Power Steering Fluid: color, leaks, fluid level
Windshield Washer System and Fluid: squirting, leaks, fluid level
Vacuum Hoses: check condition
Air Filter: check condition, dirt, dust, torn
Cabin Filter: check condition, dirt, dust, torn
Valve Cover Gaskets: check leaks perimeter or into spark plug holes
Run engine and listen for noises
Interior Cockpit: Visually inspect or physically manipulate each of the following:
Horn: operation
Interior Lighting: dome, courtesy, instrument cluster, gear selector
Gauges: registering
Gear Selector: loose, worn parts
Steering Wheel: loose, smooth turning
Power Windows and Switches: check function and smooth operation
Power Mirrors: check function
Air Conditioning and Heating: check functions
Exterior: Visually inspect or physically manipulate each of the following:
Exterior Lighting System: headlights, high beam, low beam, fog lights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, license plate lights, parking lights, back-up lights
Lenses: for lights, cracked, discolored, missing
Windshield Wiper Blades: condition and operation
Road test:
Extended test drive
Test brakes, brake shimmy, steering, automatic transmission shift, engine performance, vehicle tracking, vibrations, manual transmission clutch operation, turn signal for auto canceling
MINOR SERVICE AND INSPECTION
Every 15,000 Miles
(Mid-level service designed to maintain vehicle at top performance)
Perform the following:
Synthetic Engine Oil and Filter: change
Air Filter: check
Cabin Filter: check
Test Battery and Charging System
Tire Pressures: adjust (includes spare tire)
Run Engine and listen for noises and proper operation
Door Hinges: lube as needed
Fluids: adjust brake fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, washer fluid, differential gear oil (if leaking), transmission fluid (transmissions with dip stick)
Windshield Washer System: addjust washer nozzles
Wiper Blades: check
Light Bulbs Exterior: check
Computer:
Reset service indicator
Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes for Engine (DTC)
Inspection:
Underside of Vehicle: Visually inspect or physically manipulate each of the following:
Suspension System: shock absorbers, struts, mounts, ball joints, control arms, bushings, wheel bearings
Steering System Mechanical: wheels, tie rods, drag link, steering damper, idler arm, bushing, steering box, steering rack
Power Steering System: hoses, belt, power steering pump, steering rack boots, leaks
Brake System: pads, discs, calipers, hoses, brake fluid color and age, leaks
Exhaust System: holes, damage, rust, leaks, hangers
Wheels: check for damage
Tires: check condition, wear, inflation, nails
Differential: fluid level, leaks
Transmission: cooler lines, fluid level, leaks
All leaks: check and attempt to locate source: engine oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, gasoline, differential gear oil
Driveshaft: flex disks, center support: check condition
Fuel filter: check for leaks, age
Oxygen Sensors: proper sealing, age
Chassis and Body: check for rust
Under Hood: Visually inspect or physically manipulate each of the following:
Drive Belts and Serpentine Belt: air conditioning, power steering, alternator, serpentine: check condition and tension
Engine Oil: before changing check level for oil burning or usage
Cooling System: color, leaks, hoses, radiator, fluid level
Transmission Fluid: level, color, leaks, cooler lines, fluid level (on transmissions with dip stick)
Brake Fluid: reservoir, color, leaks, fluid level
Power Steering Fluid: color, leaks, fluid level
Windshield Washer System and Fluid: squirting, leaks, fluid level
Vacuum Hoses: check condition
Air Filter: check condition, dirt, dust, torn
Cabin Filter: check condition, dirt, dust, torn
Valve Cover Gaskets: check leaks perimeter or into spark plug holes
Run engine and listen for noises
Interior Cockpit:
Horn: operation
Exterior: Visually inspect or physically manipulate each of the following:
Exterior Lighting System: headlights, high beam, low beam, fog lights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, license plate lights, parking lights, back-up lights
Lenses: for lights, cracked, discolored, missing
Windshield Washer System: wiper blades condition and operation, washer nozzles
Road test:
Test brakes, brake shimmy, steering, automatic transmission shift, engine performance, vehicle tracking, vibrations, manual transmission clutch operation, turn signal for auto canceling