Maintenance

A timing belt usually gives little to no warning before it fails, and in many engines a failure means severe internal damage.

Spark plugs wear so gradually that you get used to the decline, until a fresh set reminds you how your engine is supposed to run.

Carbon and varnish build up on injectors and intake valves so gradually that most drivers never notice what they have lost.

Conventional, blend, or full synthetic? The most important rule is using the type and viscosity your manufacturer specifies.

Heat is your transmission’s biggest enemy, and it quietly breaks down the fluid that keeps everything shifting smoothly.

Your tires do not all wear at the same rate. Rotating every five to seven thousand miles evens that out and buys you real mileage.

Worn shocks and struts do more than make the ride rough. They lengthen your stopping distance and eat your tires.

A crooked steering wheel or a drift in the lane costs you tires, fuel, and control. An alignment is a straightforward, affordable fix.

The drivers who spend the least on repairs are almost always the ones who stay on schedule. Skipping maintenance does not save money, it delays a bigger bill.

Spring is one of the busiest times of year for us at Franklin Automotive, and we love it. There’s something satisfying about helping our neighbors