Lincoln Blog & Automotive News from Lansdale, PA

If you spend a lot of time in your car, you've probably noticed that it can go from clean to dirty in no time flat. But sometimes it's also hard to find the extra time to give your car the proper cleaning that it deserves. We at Bergey's Lincoln want you to be proud of your car, so here are some quick tips for cleaning it in a hurry.

Start by removing all the loose items in your car. Remove the piles of junk mail, the empty water bottles and food wrappers. You may not have time…

Your vehicle’s tires are an integral part of what makes your vehicle go safely down the road. If they’re not properly inflated or in good condition, they can cause a flat tire, a blowout or premature wear and tear on the tires. Stop at Bergey's Lincoln and let us check your air pressure and inspect your tires.

Your vehicle’s owners manual will tell you how much air pressure you should have in your tires. Always follow these instructions, and your tires will be properly inflated. If your tires aren’t holding air, there’s a problem…

Have you ever wondered how your brakes work? There are several mechanical processes involved, but your brake fluid actually works with hydraulic pressure to deliver pressure to your rotors which stops your vehicle. If it becomes contaminated, you can have difficulties stopping your vehicle.

When you put your foot on the pedal, you're moving the brake fluid closer to the brake calipers which then press on the rotors. When debris or water gets in the brake lines, this non-compressible fluid doesn't perform as well. 

People tend to identify the vehicle’s exhaust system solely with the muffler. The muffler is one component. The exhaust is, in fact, a complex system, that has a large effect on the overall performance of your car.

Beginning with the intake manifold, the exhaust gathers the noxious fumes from the engine’s cylinders and sends them through the exhaust system. At the catalytic converter, they’re converted into a more environmentally-friendly mixture before processing through the muffler and out the exhaust pipe. 

If you regularly carry passengers in your vehicle, their comfort is probably one of your concerns. If your car's suspension is out of shape, your friends, family members, co-workers, or customers may be far from comfortable. Fortunately, this issue is easily fixed with a timely and thorough suspension system inspection.

Here at our Lincoln service location in Lansdale, in addition to inspections, we perform a variety of suspension-related services that include repairs and replacements. 

Your vehicle's steering system represents a complex interplay of high-tech parts. As well as modern automotive components are engineered, unfortunately, the daily stresses involved in pieces of your car's steering system, such as tie rods, control arm bushings and universal joints, will ultimately prove to be too much, even for the highest quality parts.

The inevitability of parts wearing to the point of failure is the reason that it is so imperative to constantly monitor your vehicle for signs that it may be falling out of alignment. 

If windshield wiper systems were designed for water, then it would have imprinted on it 'for water use only.' Even so, that wouldn't make much sense when vehicles need to be driven in temperatures far below the freezing point of water. Windshield wiper fluid does not freeze, so usually it can be used at these lower temperatures and still prove to be effective at cleaning windshields for Lansdale, PA commuters. 

Fluid service isn't complex. Our technicians are trained to check your fluids when your vehicle arrives. We want to make sure your levels are correct. Low fluid levels could lead to long-term issues.

That's why we always include fluid service as part of your regular maintenance program. We want to make sure every component in your vehicle is running smoothly. Many components run with the use of fluids. The fluids often lubricate parts. Oil is a great example. Oil helps lubricate your motor. Low levels of oil could lead to permanent issues with your engine.

 

If you are not familiar with the indicator lights on your dash, that is a good thing. It means that you haven't had to deal with those issues yet, but you've probably seen at least one or two so far. The most common indicator lights on your dash include the cruise control light which will let you know if your cruise control is on. You may also see the low tire pressure light on that will indicate that one or a few of your tires are low.

If you see a warning light such as the check engine…

As the seasons change, you may notice changes in your vehicle as well. A vital thing to consider changing would be your brake fluid. When it gets warmer or colder, this may affect the fluidity and thus the performance of your brake fluid, and we all know how deadly improperly functioning brakes can be! And especially if you are going on trips with the change of the season, from the beach to your parent's house for Christmas, you don't want to be caught in a bad spot with poorly-working brakes. So make sure you change your brake fluid…