The term “maintenance” is often confused with “oil change.” They are not the same thing. Maintaining a car is keeping it new: as reliable and green as the

day it was purchased, and protected under warranty. True maintenance requires factory parts and fluids, OE specified procedures, and an informed and attentive technician.

ACA Auto truly maintains vehicles. We use OE parts and fluids and follow prescribed service schedules. Most importantly, as hybrid specialists we are most familiar with cutting-edge technology & its distinct needs and potential weaknesses. We are also passionate in our work; however routine, we exercise due diligence on every job.

The Vitals

Our primary maintenance service, appropriately called “The Vitals”, covers the factory recommended “minor” service for all hybrids currently on the road. (For non-hybrids, we will skip the inspection of high voltage wiring and “idle off” faculties.) Due every six months or so, we perform the following:

Confirm proper operation of instruments and warning lights
Confirm engine start-up and idle off faculties
Check exterior lights and wipers
Perform complete visual inspection of engine compartment (belts, hoses, wiring, throttle body, fluid levels and condition)
Top off fluids as necessary
Perform complete visual inspection of undercarriage (seals, cooling systems, suspension, powertrain, HV wiring, fuel supply system, exhaust)
Drain engine oil, replace oil filter and drain plug gasket
Check tires, rotate if necessary, adjust pressures to specification (including spare)
Perform complete 4-wheel brake inspection (linings, surfaces, hoses, hydraulics) and adjust parking brake
Fill with manufacturer specified engine oil and quantity
Reset Maintenance Required Light (where applicable)
Wipe down mirrors, instrument panels, and console