3 Services Offered by Your VW Dealer

As your VW dealer, we offer a complete range of VW services and VW maintenance to protect your vehicle and enable it to work efficiently. Servicing and maintenance increase your VW’s life by fixing minor issues before they grow into serious problems. We want to give you a few examples of the types of services we offer.

3 Examples of VW Services and VW Maintenance Available at Your VW Dealer

Pad and Rotor Replacement

The brake pads and rotors are crucial parts of the braking system. When you hit the brakes, pressurized brake fluid is forced through the hoses to the brake calipers positioned above each rotor. This forces the pins out of the calipers, and they close on the rotors. Each caliper contains a brake pad, and its rough covering generates friction against the smooth rotor, forcing the wheels to stop.

The friction-producing material on the pads gradually wears off, and worn pads are less effective at stopping the rotors. Once the material covering drops to 1/4″ thick, the pads need replacement, which is usually around 50,000 miles. The rotors can become warped or damaged due to the heat and pressure caused by braking and need replacement after approximately 70,000 miles. Once we replace the pads and rotors, you’ll feel an immediate improvement in braking responsiveness.

Oil and Filter Service

Oil provides numerous benefits for your engine. It protects countless components by lubricating them, which reduces friction damage. It also provides a cooling effect on hot components, helping them work more efficiently. In addition, the oil contains additives that protect your engine against rust and break down potentially harmful engine blockages.

The oil passes through the oil filter on its circuit through the engine. This filter traps dirt, tiny pieces of metal, and other debris collected from your engine by the oil. As time passes, the oil thickens and becomes less effective at providing the lubrication the engine components require. The filter can also become blocked with debris, reducing the oil’s effectiveness even further. Our technicians will replace the filter and change your oil, and your engine will work more efficiently.

Battery Replacement

The battery provides the power that causes your engine to start. It uses chemical reactions to store electricity as chemical energy, which is then used to bring your engine to life. As time passes, the chemicals break down, reducing the battery’s storage capacity. Eventually, the remaining storage capacity will be too low to store the charge needed to start your engine, and the battery will fail.

We can test your battery to determine its remaining life. If your battery is weak, we can install a new VW battery to fix the problem.

Contact us today at Steet Ponte Volkswagen in Yorkville, NY, for all your service and maintenance needs.

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