Here is a list of some of the service we provide here at The AutoMedic
To track properly down the road, your wheels and tires must be pointing in the same direction. This is called alignment. To be able to turn, and move properly over bumps and dips in the road, the wheels and tires work with the suspension, …
Your vehicles alternator is the heart of the electrical system. Like a human heart, it pumps electrical energy into the battery for use on an as-needed basis by your engine, chassis, or interior cabin. Proper operation is vital, as …
Axles transmit the power of your engine to the drive wheels. They are usually set into the transaxle on a front-wheel drive vehicle, or into a differential if the vehicle is rear wheel drive. Modern all-wheel drive vehicles will typically use both. Axle issues usually become noticeable due to vibration, …
Your battery stores and distributes electrical power to the various needed locations throughout your vehicle. It is filled with a reactive chemical and lead plates, making it a very heavy item. Most are located under the hood with the engine, but automakers today are …
Your vehicle may have a single engine drive belt (called a serpentine), or it may use several belts if its an older car or truck. These drive belts roll over pulleys which turn and generate rotational energy into each accessory attached to your engine. They typically drive the alternator, …
We have our vehicles so we can jump in and go somewhere...but once we get close, its important to stop there! Your brakes are located on each wheel, and they use friction to slow the rotational energy of the wheels so you can slow down and stop where desired. They are complex systems using hydraulic …
Your Check Engine Light is simply a warning light that has received information from a sensor connected to your vehicles ECM, or engine control module. It can be an indicator of needed maintenance, or it could also be warning you of a major component …
If our climate control system is working properly, we never give it a second thought. For some, its just set and forget. For others, if the air blowing from the vents is the right temperature, its all good! But keeping the cabin at the desired temperature requires a complex system of electronic, …
The electrical system in your vehicle is like the nervous system in your body...sensors generate impulses that are distributed, then processed, and those processed impulses are sent to some other area to display information, actuate another sensor or mechanical device, or provide power for device operation. Electrical…
Your vehicle has a variety of filters to keep small particles of dirt from circulating in the operating systems, causing damage and eventually failure of moving parts. Cabin Filter The cabin filter works just like the filter for your air conditioner at home. It filters dust and dirt from the outside …
Whether you have a fleet of vans, trucks, SUVs or hybrids, The Auto Medic is the one stop shop for all your fleet service needs. Our ASE Certified Technicians are experts in preventative maintenance and can help you keep your fleet services up and running at all times. Our company …
Engine operation management requires the input of a few systems working together. The filtered air of the inductions system, the fuel delivered to each cylinder, and the emissions system all feed information to the ECM (or PCM) and the computer calculates the proper amount …
There are many systems required for a car to start properly, so regular maintenance is necessary to keep your vehicle starting reliably. First, there are many electrical components needed to start successfully. A well-charged battery …
An oil change is like a transfusion of new life into your vehicle. Over time, oil can lose some of its chemical properties that are designed to reduce corrosion and increase the lubrication in your engine. In some environments, dust and dirt can also find their …
The powertrain of your vehicle consists of the engine, transmission or transaxle, and rear differential if you have rear-wheel drive. If you have a gas/electric hybrid, an electric motor or two may also …
Shocks and struts are pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders that dampen ride motions and keep your tires firmly in contact with the road. They are critical to the safe operation of your vehicle, as they control the up and down motions you experience while driving down the road. …
A timing belt is an internal engine belt or chain that tells the valvetrain of your engine what to do based upon the events of the crankshaft and pistons. It controls the intake and exhaust valves, creating just the right amount of gases in the cylinder for …
We provide brand name tires to customers in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas. Our selection features competitively priced tires from the industrys top brands. The tires are the only thing between your vehicle and the road. When they are properly inflated and in good condition, …
Every day, your transmission works hard to keep you and your car on the go. The fluid that lubricates all of the transmission’s moving parts works just as hard as the transmission and should be changed as recommended. Over time, that fluid may get contaminated or lose …
The water pump is the heart of your engines cooling system. It is turned by a belt (either the exterior serpentine belt, or internal timing belt) and circulates the coolant through the engine, heater, and radiator. The pump usually has a pulley on a shaft, which rides …