Your Cadillac performs at its best when it’s regularly serviced. Worn or damaged parts, leaks, or other issues will happen over time, but most of these situations can be prevented, as we’ll identify and fix them during regular check-ups. As your Cadillac dealership, we want you to know a few signs you need to visit us for a Cadillac service.
Fluid Leak
A puddle of fluid under your Cadillac is one of the most obvious signs that something is wrong. Your vehicle contains many fluids, each of which performs an essential function. Aside from fuel, the most important fluids are transmission fluid, oil, power steering fluid, coolant, and brake fluid.
As time passes, seals or gaskets can wear out, or a particular system can be damaged by rust or hard objects thrown up from the surface, and it will leak. If you spot a leak, we advise contacting our service department immediately so our Cadillac-trained technicians can investigate. We’ll find and fix the leak, then replace the lost fluid.
Pulling to One Side
Pressurized brake fluid forces the brake calipers to close on the wheel rotors when you hit the brakes. Each caliper contains a friction-producing brake pad that generates the friction that stops your wheels. All found calipers engage simultaneously to ensure your Cadillac stops quickly and safely. If one of your wheels continues to move and your vehicle turns slightly before it stops, something is wrong with the brakes.
The two main reasons a wheel continues to move are a blockage in the brake hose leading to its caliper, or the particular caliper is rusted or damaged. A bent or rusted caliper won’t close on its rotor, and the rotor continues to turn until brought to a stop by the other wheels. An air bubble or other blockage in the brake hose prevents the fluid from reaching the caliper and forcing it to close. We’ll examine your brakes and fix the problem.
Musty Smell From the AC
An earthy, musty smell from the AC is a sign that mold or bacteria have infested your AC system. These invisible organisms are carried by the air that enters the AC, and they will grow and multiply in the dark, damp sections of the AC duct during winter when your AC isn’t in use.
These organisms not only produce a foul smell, but they can also cause allergies or even illness. We add an anti-bacterial, anti-mold cleaning solution to the AC and then turn it on so the solution cleans the entire system. This process is quick, and your AC will provide fresh-smelling air in no time.
Contact us today at Schepel Cadillac in Merrillville, IN, to book your next service.
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