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Autopoint Engine Diagnostics. Low Cost Car Engine Diagnostics and Repair.

Auto Engine Diagnostics. Autopoint Engine Diagnostics in Orlando, Florida. Auto Engine Diagnostics and Repair

Auto Engines Diagnostics. We provide auto engine diagnostics and service in Orlando, FLat lowest prices. Our auto engine diagnostics and service experts are trained to accurately diagnose the problem and offer solution. Call us today at407-816-7171  to get your Check Engine Light issue taken care of right away.

When do you need auto engine diagnostics?

Keeping an eye on your vehicle’s dashboard for any signs of engine trouble is smart. When the light comes on telling you to check your engine, it is time to have a certified Houston auto repair specialist from Ramy’s garage and Automotive Center service your car. The first step in the process should be auto engine diagnostics. Call us now at 407-816-7171 before more damage to your vehicle.

Any of these symptoms may indicate the need for engine diagnostic services or repairs to your
vehicle:

• Engine light on
• Engine cranks but will not start
• Rough idling
• Pings or knocks when accelerating
• Decreased fuel efficiency
• Poor performance

Autopoint Sales & Service Center technicians will inspect your engine system and perform engine diagnostics, providing you with a complete analysis of the current conditions and a repair cost estimate.

Based on the Diagnostic readings, some engine components that may need to be serviced include:

• Emissions
• Engine sensors, including: crank/cam sensor, oxygen sensor, airflow sensor, EGR sensor, MAP sensor, temperature sensor, throttle position sensor
• Coil packs
• Distributor cap and rotor
• Ignition wires
• Ignition module
• Fuel pump
• Computerized Engine Diagnostic Service

For vehicles that run poorly, stall, hesitate, suffer reduced gas mileage, or will crank but will not start, Autopoint Sales and Service Center expert technicians will perform a special computerized diagnosis that will identify the problem.

This diagnosis includes:

• Road test
• Complete engine performance diagnostic test
• Fuel pressure test
• Visual inspection of emissions system and other under hood systems.
• Retrieve computer codes to identify potential problem areas.

Tune Up Orlando FL 32837

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Auto Repair & Services
Air Filters
Alternator Repair
Car Service & Preventative Maintenance
Driveline Repair
Engine Repair
Fluid Inspection
Headlight Restoration
Muffler Repair
Suspension Repair
Wheel Alignments
Windshield Wiper Blades

Tune Up in Orlando, FL 32837
Tune-ups expand the life of your automobile by replacing engine parts that are susceptible to breaking. Most automobiles ought to have tune ups every 30,000 miles. We at Autopoint offer high quality economical tune ups, as well as other auto repair services.

What we do: Regular tune-ups can easily stop future engine issues, while identifying and changing worn out parts. Maintaining a normal tune-up schedule will certainly help your automobile last much longer, maintain a higher gas mileage, and improve performance.

Why service is necessary: The majority of automobiles and parts in general have components that have a life expectancy. These components are recommended for maintenance during specific manufacture benchmarks, about every 30,000 miles. While these components may last longer than the suggested time frame it is wise to have it looked at on a consistent basis. If these parts are not looked at on a consistent basis and preventative maintenance is not performed then a major issue could occur.

Routine Car Tune Ups Protects the Life of Your Car!
If your car is having complications such as:

Poor gas mileage
Slower efficiency
Engine sounds appears: knocks, or pings
Minor electrical concerns
Air flow issues
A thorough tune-up performed by a skillful professional consists of:

Switching out the air filter
Replacing the gas filters
Installing brand-new spark plugs and changing any kind of used spark plug wires
Inspecting the distributor cap and putting in a brand-new one if one is needed
Inspecting the blades and installing a brand-new blades if the old one has fractures, burning or carbon build-up
Examining the valve-cover gasket and readjusting the valves
Checking and topping off all fluids
Replacing Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, if clogged

Wheel Balance

Wheel Balance

Often confused with wheel alignment, a properly balanced wheel is a beautiful, perfectly tuned wheel-tire combination. This is accomplished by placing measured lead weights on the opposite side of the “heavy spot”—the noticeable tread wear on your unbalanced tire.

How do I know if I need my wheels balanced?

Is your vehicle vibrating at certain speeds, say, between 50 and 70 mph? If so, chances are your wheel is out of balance. One section of your tire is heavier than the other because it’s endured more exposure to the friction and heat of the road. Come in for prompt, professional service—most people are very satisfied with the difference such a simple and inexpensive procedure makes. Look for these signs, and if you find either one, come see us:

• Scalloped, erratic wear pattern on tires.
• Vibration in steering wheel, seat, or floorboard at certain speeds.

Wheel Alignment

Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is the position of the wheels relative to your car. When properly aligned, the wheels point in the right direction. Without proper alignment, the wheels resist your steering commands, as well as each other. Alignment also affects gas mileage and tire wear. If your tires are pointed in different directions, they fight against each other and can cause tread wear.

Computerized alignment equipment is used to measure all alignment angles on today’s cars. These include both adjustable and non-adjustable angles. (Non-adjustable angles require repair or replacement of the suspension component.) The most common adjustable angles are:

Toe

This refers to the tilted direction of the wheels toward or away from one another when viewed from the top. Toe is the most critical tire wearing angle. Tires that “toe-in” point toward one another. Tires that “toe-out” point away from each other.

Camber

This refers to the tilt of the wheels toward or away from one another when viewed from the front. Wheels that tilt in toward the vehicle have “negative camber.” Wheels that tilt away from the vehicle have “positive camber.”

Caster

This refers to the angle of the steering axis in relation to an imaginary vertical line through the center of the wheel when viewed from the side. “Positive caster” is the term used when the vertical line is tilted back toward the rear. If it’s tilted forward, we call it “negative caster.” The proper caster angle stabilizes your car for better steering.

Thrust Angle

This refers to the relationship of all four wheels to each other, as well as their relationship to an imaginary center line that runs from bumper to bumper. The term “thrust line” refers to the direction in which the rear wheels are pointed. Thrust angle is correctable on cars with adjustable rear suspensions. If your car has a non-adjustable suspension, thrust angle is compensated for by aligning the front wheels to the rear wheels.

Transmission maintenance

Transmission Maintenance

For those of you who aren’t mechanically-savvy, you probably still understand that transmission problems are among the most expensive repairs required for your vehicle. That’s because your transmission is a complex system of gears that transmit mechanical power to your engine, ultimately determining the rate of speed you travel. Transmissions convert this power from the engine so that it can supply high torque at low speeds, in addition to selecting which gears are appropriate based on the driving conditions. This is especially true with automatic transmissions—by far the most popular transmissions found in the US. Rather than using a clutch to engage the transmission, automatic transmissions use a torque converter (between the engine and transmission) to control the number of gears when driving. Supplying the power to regulate gear action is a demanding task, which is why it’s important for you to contact us, your transmission service specialists. Here are some of the essential maintenance tasks we complete:

• Drain transmission and torque converter
• Refill Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) with new fluid

Transmission problems typically arise when regular service is neglected. When fluids aren’t properly changed, heat caused from mileage friction results in rough shifting, accelerated wear, and even complete failure. That’s why it’s essential that you turn to us to make sure that your transmission is lubricated and cooled by the finest quality transmission fluids, installed by our service professionals.

Tire rotation

Tires & Wheels: Tire Rotation

Description: Tire rotation refers to the regular practice of switching the position of each tire on the car.

Purpose: Tire rotation helps to equalize tread wear and is critical to gain the maximum life from your tire investment.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Refer to your owner’s manual for the recommended rotation interval and pattern; generally a rotation interval of 6,000 miles is recommended. The rotation pattern varies with different makes and models, which shows the tire locations during rotation. Some vehicles have different size tires on the front and back or directional tires. This limits the locations that a tire may take on the vehicle. When in doubt, check the owner’s manual or consult a professional technician for guidance. Tire rotation time also offers a good opportunity to have the tires and wheels balanced. It’s another step you can take to maximize your tire investment.

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Suspension and Steering Systems

Suspension and Steering Systems

The primary function of your cars suspension and steering systems is to allow the wheels to move independently of the car, while keeping it “suspended” and stable. Any play or uncontrolled motion in these systems results in a deterioration of handling and accelerated tire wear. Vehicle alignment is closely tied to the condition of the suspension and steering systems.

Steering Systems

Worn or loose components affect the ability to control the toe angle, and may result in a loss of directional stability and accelerated tire wear. The main components of a Conventional system are:

• 1. Steering Gear Box
• 2. Center Link
• 3. Pitman Arm
• 4. Idler Arm
• 5. Tie Rods

The main components of a Rack and Pinion steering system are:

• 6. Rack and Pinion Assembly
• 7. Bellows Boots
• 8. Tie Rods

Suspension System

Worn or loose components affect the suspension systems ability to control motion and alignment angles, resulting in a deterioration of vehicle handling and stability, and accelerated tire wear. The main components of the suspension system are:

• 9. Control Arms
• 10. Ball Joints
• 11. Springs (Coil or Leaf)
• 12. Shock Absorbers
• 13. Struts

Oil change

Oil change

Check the owner’s manual to see if your driving habits are considered to be “severe service.” This type of driving requires more frequent oil changes, warns the Car Care Council. Have the oil changed accordingly, usually every 3-5,000 miles. For less wear and tear on the engine, drivers in cold climes (sub-zero driving temperatures) should drop their oil weight from 10-W30 to 5-W30. Your mom and dad would probably suggest simply moving to someplace warmer.

Description: The typical oil filter consists of a high-strength steel housing containing various types of filtering media. An anti-drainback valve prevents oil from running out of the filter when the engine is off. Today’s oil filters have a convenient spin-on design that makes removal and installation easy.

Purpose: The oil filter sifts out contaminants, allowing the oil to flow through the engine unrestricted. Should the oil filter become restricted or clogged with contaminants, they will flow around the filter. This bypassing is a safety mechanism, but you never want to let oil and filter changes go so long that bypassing takes place.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: For best results, consult your owner’s manual, but consider that your driving probably constitutes a severe maintenance schedule. Usually, this means oil and filter changes every 3,000 miles or 3 months. If you change the filter yourself, dispose of it properly. Take used filters to a facility that accepts them. Used filters can be crushed, removing the used oil and the steel part of the filter can be recycled. The oil from one used, seemingly innocent filter leaking into a landfill can taint 62,000 gallons of ground water.

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Exhaust

Exhaust

Your exhaust system is more than a muffler. It is a series of pipes that run under your car, connected to your muffler and catalytic converter. The main function of your exhaust system is to control noise and to funnel exhaust fumes away from passengers.

In some ways, a car’s exhaust system works like a chimney on your house, directing the byproducts from burning fuel away from the people inside. A car’s exhaust system routes waste gases from the engine to the rear of the car, where they are discharged into the atmosphere. Exhaust gases contain dangerous substances such as carbon monoxide, which can be hazardous if allowed to flow into the passenger housing of the car.

The exhaust system also converts pollutants into less harmful byproducts, reduces the noise of the engine, and directs exhaust gases so they can be used to heat air and fuel before they go into the engine’s cylinders to be burned. Finally, the exhaust system provides just the right amount of backpressure into the engine to improve its fuel-burning efficiency and increase performance. Key components of your exhaust system include:

Exhaust Pipes:

Designed specifically for each car model to properly route exhaust to the back of the car.

Exhaust Manifold:

Acts like a funnel, collecting exhaust gases from all cylinders and releasing it through a single opening. Some engines have two.

Catalytic Converter:

Designed to reduce the amount of harmful emissions products by transforming pollutants into water vapor and less harmful gases.

Muffler:

Metal container with holes, baffles, and chambers that muffles exhaust noise.

Resonator:

Works with the muffler to reduce noise.

Tail Pipe:

Found at the back of the car, the tail pipe is designed to carry exhaust gases away from the vehicle

All components of the exhaust system are connected with a series of clamps, hangers, flanges, and gaskets

Emission Control: Emissions Testing Program

Emission Control: Emissions Testing Program

Description: A program designed to periodically check vehicle emissions to ensure they are within limits. Often referred to as an I/M (Inspection/Maintenance) program, they are used in numerous states and areas as required by the Environmental Protection Agency to improve air quality in those areas. Although the requirement comes from the federal government, states and their associated agencies have some flexibility in the type of test used, vehicle populations to be tested and other program-specific details. Some states run centralized programs that have state-contracted test stations exclusively dedicated to testing. Other states run decentralized programs, where emissions can be tested at local repair facilities. In a few cases, states may run “hybrid” programs using both centralized and decentralized test stations. The latest trend is to incorporate the use of second-generation onboard diagnostics (OBDII) into these programs, in many cases altogether eliminating the need for tailpipe emissions tests.

Purpose: I/M programs evaluate the emissions from vehicles and single out those that are polluting beyond the limits established for certain model years of vehicles. Aside from identifying vehicles with high emissions, such programs advocate proper maintenance to prevent high emissions due to maintenance neglect.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: The best way to keep your vehicle environmentally friendly is by performing regularly scheduled maintenance, rather than waiting to correct a problem after your car fails an emissions test. If the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light appears, have it checked out immediately by a professional technician. Neglecting these warning signs can cause lead to more extensive and expensive repairs.

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