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How do I schedule an appointment?
- Fill out our appointment form.
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What's included/involved in a p/m and oil change?
- Synthetic oil
- high micron,
- Baldwin filter
- fuel filters
- contact filters
- lube
- 50 point vehicle inspection
- D.O.T. compliance
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What is the importance of having my equipment serviced regularly?
- Keep cost of maintenance repairs down. Limitdown time due to catching normal wear items. eg: U-joints, wiper blades, etc. . .
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How often should I service my Equipment?
- It can vary because of usage, mileage, make, condition, type of oil, results of oil analysis.
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What is the benefit of Synthetic lubricants?
- Extended Service intervals, cooler running engine.
- See link
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What’s the benefit of an oil analysis?
- Shows contaminant sources. ie: dirt, antifreeze, fuel, iron(cylinder, crank), cromium(rings, bearings), lead(additive), copper(bushings, bearings), aluminum(pistons, blowers), nickel(valves)
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When should I & what should I inspect on my equipment?
- Equipment should be checked before daily operation. All fludis, tires, stearing components, lights & reflectors, brakes, horns, mirrors, DOT stickers.
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Are all brake linings the same?
- No! metallic brake shoe block depicts higher metallic, longer shoe life, better brakes - more drum wear. We use onlyupper grade brake linings.
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What should I look for when inspecting my brakes
- Cracks.
- heat stress in the drums. No cracks within 1/2" of each other.
- leaks (air or hydraulic).
- Shoe thickness not past wear indicator.
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What’s the importance of all lights/reflectors working properly?
- Safety & D.O.T. compliancy.
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Can I change from non-synthetic to synthetic oil without engine damage?
- Yes, see link.
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I’ve used other shops in town why should I use Newmans?
- Newmans exceeds industry standards with high quality parts & materials.
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Another shop wants me to sign a contract for p/m service, is this a good idea?
- No! Any company that needs a contract doesn't care about satisfaction. We don't need a contract. You will come back because you want to.