21Mar
21Mar
Brake Disc Replacement Oldham Chadderton Royton
Brake Disc Replacement Oldham Chadderton Royton
Discs are usually damaged in one of four ways: scarring, cracking, warping or excessive rusting. Service shops will sometimes respond to any disc problem by changing out the discs entirely, This is done mainly where the cost of a new disc may actually be lower than the cost of labour to resurface the old disc. Mechanically this is unnecessary unless the discs have reached the manufacturer's minimum recommended thickness, which would make it unsafe to...
11Jul
Timing Belt Replacement Failsworth Hollinwood Chadderton
Timing Belt Replacement Failsworth Hollinwood Chadderton
At Lansdowne motors we understand that timing belt replacement a necessary part of your car's inner workings, as it assists essential components in your engine moving in perfect synchronisation. At the same time, it also keeps these often fast-moving parts apart which explains why, when a timing belt fails, the damage can be considerably more widespread than to the belt itself, as we'll make clear later. The timing system of which a timing belt helps ensure smooth working...
30May
Oil Filter Replacement Oldham Royton
Oil Filter Replacement Oldham Royton
When you are driving your car through the quiet countryside or challenging it against the bustle of Oldham, Manchester, your Oil filter is important to your car and crucial components that shouldn’t be neglected. As far as liquids go, there are the impurities in the oil that can (over time) cause harm to the engine’s system. Forgetting to change the Oil Filter or neglecting them can cause serious damage. While all of the filters are pretty self-explanatory, it’s still...
27May
Air Filter Replacement Oldham Royton
Air Filter Replacement Oldham Royton
When you are driving your car through the quiet countryside or challenging it against the bustle of Oldham, Manchester, car filters are important to your car and crucial components that shouldn’t be neglected. Driving kicks up irritating and potentially dangerous airborne particles. These can harm the occupants of the vehicle and also the engine itself. Forgetting to change the Air Filter or neglecting them can cause serious damage. While all of the filters are pretty self-explanatory, it’s...
07May
Wheel Bearing Replacement Oldham Chadderton
Wheel Bearing Replacement Oldham Chadderton
How to diagnose a worn out wheel bearing
The wheel bearing’s two primary functions include ensuring the wheel rolls along the road and supporting the weight of the vehicle. If you’re lucky, wheel bearings can last up to 150,000 miles. However, once your car has over 75,000 miles, the wheel bearings could start acting up at any time. The hub that encapsulates and carries the bearing is connected to the spindle, which is attached to the rest of your...
28Mar
Brake Disc Replacement Oldham Chadderton Royton
Brake Disc Replacement Oldham Chadderton Royton
Discs are usually damaged in one of four ways: scarring, cracking, warping or excessive rusting. Service shops will sometimes respond to any disc problem by changing out the discs entirely, This is done mainly where the cost of a new disc may actually be lower than the cost of labour to resurface the old disc. Mechanically this is unnecessary unless the discs have reached manufacturer's minimum recommended thickness, which would make it unsafe to use...
24Mar
Tyre Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
Tyre Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
Lansdowne Motors take car safety to the next level regarding tyre replacement. Tyres will always be inspected on any service we carry out and reported back to the owner of the vehicle. Tyre treads are designed to give good grip on wet roads but this generally decreases as a tyre’s tread pattern wears down or as the depth of water increases. Drivers should take this into consideration and reduce their speed accordingly in wet conditions The legal minimum...
17Mar
Head Gasket Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
Head Gasket Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
A head gasket is a gasket that sits between the engine block and cylinder head(s) in an internal combustion engine. Its purpose is to seal the cylinders to ensure maximum compression and avoid leakage of coolant or engine oil into the cylinders; as such, it is the most critical sealing application in any engine, and, as part of the combustion chamber, it shares the same strength requirements as other combustion chamber components. Types Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) –...
09Mar