Proper vehicle maintenance is key to keeping your car running smoothly and efficiently. At Hollenshade’s Auto Repair in Towson, MD, we offer expert maintenance services including oil changes, fluid flushes, and filter replacements to help extend the life of your engine, transmission, and other critical systems.
Maintenance
Oil Change
Engine oil provides essential lubrication, cooling, and cleaning to your engine’s internal components. Over time, engine oil breaks down and becomes contaminated. Failing to replace oil and filters at manufacturer-recommended intervals can lead to severe engine damage or failure.
Our technicians perform fast, professional oil changes using high-quality oil and filters that meet or exceed OEM standards.
Air Filter
The air filter removes dirt and other particles from the air drawn into the engine. A clean, consistent flow of air is essential to proper engine operation. As the air filter becomes contaminated, it restricts the flow of air to the engine which could increase emissions output as well as decrease fuel economy. Routine replacement of the air filter ensures clean, unrestricted air flow into the engine to help maintain performance.
Cabin Air Filter
The cabin air filter cleans the air that flows through your vehicle’s HVAC system. Over time, it collects pollen, dust, and pollutants, which can lead to unpleasant odors and poor airflow.
A clean cabin air filter ensures your heating and air conditioning work effectively and helps maintain healthy air quality in your vehicle.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid lubricates and cools the internal components of your transmission. Old or dirty transmission fluid can cause slipping, hard shifting, overheating, or even transmission failure.
Routine transmission fluid changes help:
- Prevent costly repairs
- Extend transmission lifespan
- Improve fuel efficiency
Book your transmission fluid service with Hollenshade’s today.
Transfer Case Fluid
The transfer case allows a vehicle to be placed into four-wheel drive by engaging the front wheels on a normally rear-wheel drive vehicle. Transfer case fluid plays a vital role in cooling and lubricating the components within the transfer case. Degraded or dirty transfer case fluid can increase friction within the transfer case causing components to wear potentially causing premature failure of the transfer case. Replacing the transfer case fluid at the recommended intervals helps ensure proper transfer case operation while in four-wheel drive and prevents premature transfer case failure.
Concerned your transfer case may fail soon? Contact us today for more information.
Coolant Flush
Engine coolant is vital to maintaining optimal engine operating temperature. Deteriorated or contaminated coolant can cause poor fuel economy due to inefficient cooling of the engine, cause premature cooling system failures, and could potentially result in damage to internal engine components. Replacing engine coolant and flushing the cooling system at the recommended intervals ensures that the cooling system continues to perform properly and that the engine is not in danger of overheating or freezing.
Protect your engine from overheating. Schedule a coolant flush today!
Choose Hollenshade’s for Maintenance in Towson, MD
With decades of trusted service in Baltimore County, Hollenshade’s Auto Repair provides top-tier preventive maintenance services to keep your car performing at its best. Our certified technicians use OEM-quality parts, and we follow factory-recommended service intervals to ensure your vehicle gets the care it needs.
Schedule your service today!
Located conveniently in Towson, Maryland
Frequently Asked Questions – Auto Maintenance
Most vehicles need an oil change every 3,000 to 7,500 miles, depending on the oil type and driving conditions. Check your owner’s manual or ask our technicians for guidance.
No. Coolant flushes prevent future problems like corrosion, clogs, and engine damage. Overheating is often the result of neglected coolant.
Common signs include:
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- Unusual engine sounds
- Check engine light
- Sluggish acceleration
Watch for symptoms like:
- Delayed gear shifting
- Slipping gears
- Transmission overheating
- Dark, burnt-smelling fluid
Engine air filter: Protects the engine from harmful debris.
Cabin air filter: Cleans the air inside the vehicle for passengers.