Providing Auto Maintenance Services To All Of The McKean County Area
We’re Your #1 Bradford Car Maintenance & Servicing Shop
Goodmon’s Auto Repair is a Car Maintenance Service repair shop that services all makes and models of vehicles in Bradford, PA. We have been in business for over 40 years. We pride ourselves in honesty, integrity, and always practicing good business with our customers in partner locations. All car maintenance we perform on customer vehicles is held to the absolute highest standard. You can always be certain you’re getting high-quality work on your car or truck at one of our locations.
Having a car mechanic you know and trust in Bradford is extremely important. Here at Goodmon’s Auto Repair, we completely understand that our customers are people just like us. They also depend on their vehicles for getting to and from work, doctors appointments, and more. That’s why our ASE Certified Technicians constantly undergo the most current automotive training and re-certification every 5 years. We want to ensure their skills are always up-to-date with the newest vehicles.
What kind of results does this produce? The most knowledgeable car maintenance mechanics in Bradford who keep your car correctly serviced and running at peak performance. We’re dedicated to making your vehicle safe for you & your family at every partner facility we have. We don’t want our customers to ever stress about vehicle reliability or dependability.
Looking For Expert-Level Car Maintenance? Call Goodmon’s & Schedule A Visit: (855) 557-7329
We provide our Bradford customers with the most complete and highest quality of general maintenance service available. Our most popular car maintenance services include (but aren’t limited to):
- Oil change
- Oil filter change
- Air filter replacement
- Tire change
- Brake replacement
- Rotor replacement
- Brake fluid change
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery replacement
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation
- Full vehicle inspection
How Often Should You Change Your Engine Oil?
The frequency in which you need to change your engine oil can vary due to a couple of factors. Among them are whether your vehicle uses synthetic or organic oil, the type of oil filter you buy (generic or OEM), and your driving habits. It’s important to note that you should be able to go at least 5,000 miles between oil changes if you use a quality oil filter. Anyone who recommends a low mileage oil change interval like 2,000 or 3,000 miles, is just trying to make more money off of you.
A 5,000-7,500 mile interval between oil changes is becoming the standard as most car manufacturers require synthetic oil. But, again, the exact recommended mileage will vary from model to model depending on the design. You also need to take your driving habits and environment into consideration. People whose typical drive to work is only 5 to 10 miles or less will need to change their oil more often. However, those who frequently drive for extended highway miles will be able to go longer between oil changes.
Manufacturer Recommended Scheduled Maintenance
If the manufacturer of your specific vehicle recommends the use of synthetic oil, you can probably go even further between oil changes. Sometimes upwards of 10,000 miles (or even more)! To know for sure, send in an oil sample for analysis when you have around 7,000 miles on your engine oil change. This only needs to be done once every 40,000 to 50,000 miles. It will tell you approximately how much life is left in your engine oil, and if you should change it more or less frequently. Synthetic oil is more expensive, but it has some lubrication benefits that make it out-perform regular organic engine oil. Plus, if you frequently tow heavy loads then synthetic oil can help reduce engine strain and increase your gas mileage.
If you’re uncertain of how long you should go between oil changes and don’t want to collect an oil sample, give Goodmon’s Auto Repair a call at (855) 557-7329. We can test your oil or help you figure out how often you need an oil change. If you’re due for one then we’ll set up an appointment and get it taken care of for you.
Do I Really Need My Fuel Filter Changed?
The fuel filter is an extremely important part of your fuel delivery system. It filters out rust particles, dirt, or moisture contaminates as fuel travels from the fuel tank to the fuel injectors (or carburetor if older model). If this often overlooked filter fails or becomes clogged, you’ll be calling a tow truck or roadside assistance. A periodic fuel filter change is necessary to prevent unwanted contaminants from entering your engine and damaging it.
It’s a good idea to replace your fuel filter at 35,000 to 40,000 miles as part of a general maintenance schedule. Some vehicles require this sooner, but most don’t. It’s also important to note that some newer vehicles don’t have serviceable fuel filters as they’re built into the fuel pump or contained inside the actual fuel tank.
If you suspect your vehicle has a failing fuel filter or your manufacturer service interval indicates that your vehicle needs the fuel filter changed, give Goodmon’s a call at (855) 557-7329 and we’ll connect you to auto repair near me in Bradford!
As Part of My Car Maintenance Service, How Often Should I Rotate My Tires?
Rotating your tires is something that’s very important to the lifespan of your tires as a set, but is often a neglected item in the maintenance schedule of a vehicle. Every car or truck needs to have its’ tires rotated on a regular mileage schedule. For example, a front wheel drive car will have much more wear on the front tires than the rear tires, because the stresses of pulling the car forward are all on the front tires. Similarly, rear wheel drive cars experience more wear on the rear tires for the same reason; they “push” or “drive” the car forward. Rotating the tires on your car will ensure all tires wear evenly.
You may be asking yourself, “What is tire rotation?”. Simply put, this is when you move your tires and wheels from one position on your vehicle to another. A typical rotation includes moving your rear tires to the front and your front tires to the rear. This procedure is done to ensure that your tires wear-out evenly, like in the example above. It’ll result in extending the life of your tires and save you money.
Additional Tire Rotation Information
Generally, your tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. And, although there is the occasional exception, this is a general maintenance rule people should follow. If you’re unsure of the tire rotation intervals for your car, take a look inside your owners manual for the details. It will tell when in your car maintenance schedule you should rotate your tires for proper wear patterns.
If your vehicle is due for a tire rotation, don’t hesitate to give Goodmon’s a call! We’ll get you connected with approved certified mechanics near me. Our ASE Certified Technicians will be more than happy to perform the car maintenance service it’s behind on, and get it running like new for you.