Engine and Exhaust System

• Engine Repair
  There are obviously many parts to your car’s engine & we want to get you back on the road as soon as possible. We will perform light engine repairs.
• Oil Change
  The Car Care Council has developed a service interval schedule to provide general guidelines for the regular maintenance of passenger cars, mini vans, pickups and SUVs. Intervals are built around an oil change every 3,000 miles, an accepted recommendation for the majority of motorists. Always consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific recommendations by the car maker.
• Exhaust System Repair
• Alternator Repair
• Engine Diagnostic
• Spark Plug Replacement
• Emissions Inspection
• Fuel Injection Service/Repair
  The truth is, ANY injector can clog & they do need cleaning or even replacement, because even the slightest build up will cause problems. Injectors are usually clogged or restricted by a buildup of fuel varnish deposits. This reduces the amount of fuel that the injector sprays, which in turn may cause the engine to run lean and misfire, hesitate or stall. Fuel tank additives claim to clean clogged injectors, but the cleaning such products do is usually minimal. So save your money and put it towards a professional cleaning with a pressurized solvent. The best way to minimize or eliminate the need for injector cleaning is to use a quality brand of gasoline that contains sufficient detergent to prevent varnish buildup. Most brand name gasolines today have enough detergent to do this. As a rule, premium grades usually contain a somewhat higher concentration of cleaners. So before you leave here, fill up with our quality gasoline, and come back often!

Transmission and Drivetrain

• Transmission Service
• Transmission Fluid Service
  For optimum protection, we recommend changing the fluid and filter every 30,000 – 50,000 miles for most vehicles. An automatic transmission creates a lot of internal heat through friction: the friction of the fluid churning inside the torque converter, friction created when the clutch plates engage, and the normal friction created by gears and bearings carrying their loads. At elevated operating temperatures, ATF oxidizes, turns brown and takes on a smell like burnt toast. As heat destroys the fluid’s lubricating qualities and friction characteristics, varnish begins to form on internal parts (such as the valve body) which interferes with the operation of the transmission.
• Clutch Service/Repair

Steering and Suspension

• Suspension Service/Repair
  Don’t put off having your steering looked at because a failure of a critical component could cause loss of steering control! We can fix or replace the many parts that contribute to smooth steering & the front & rear suspension. Just a few of these are...
• Steering Service/Repair
• Steering Fluid Service

Heating and Cooling

• Air Conditioning Service/Repair
• Radiator Service/Repair
• Radiator Flush
• Air Filter Replacement

Tires

• Tire Rotation
  Tires may wear differently depending on their position on the vehicle, your driving style and the condition of your suspension. Regularly rotating your tires according to your vehicle and tire manufacturers’ recommended rotation pattern can evenly distribute their wear—helping you get the most miles out of your tires while maximizing traction on all four wheels. We recommend that tires be rotated every 3,000 to 5,000 miles even if they don’t show signs of wear. This is also a good time to have your tires rebalanced & inspect the tires for any damage, remove stones or debris from the tire treads, check for uneven wear by checking the tire tread depth and of course, checking your tire pressure.
• Wheel Alignment
• Tire Service

Brakes

• Brake Service
• Brake Inspection
  Some vehicles have disc brakes on the front & drum brakes on the rear. If you are hearing unusual sounds when you brake or if your brake pedal is feeling mushy or too hard, to keep you safe, your M.E. “Gene†Johnson Service technicians will do a brake inspection for you.
• Brake Repair
  Whether you need brake repair or computer diagnostics services for your automobile, M.E. “Gene†Johnson Station & Garage is here to look after all your automotive needs. We offer you professional auto repairs and maintenance such as emission repair, electrical service, tire rotation, steering and suspension along with many more

Exterior/Interior

• Glass Repair/Replacement

Electrical and Electronic

• Lighting Services
• Battery Service
• Electrical Service/Repair
  Many malfunctions that occur in vehicles can be diagnosed as automotive electrical problems. The source of these problems is usually related to the electricity that is being generated by the battery or alternator. Sometimes the source of an electrical problem in a vehicle can be a broken electrical wire or a blown fuse. Another automotive electrical component that can cause car problems when it goes bad is the solenoid.

General

• General Repairs
• Auto Maintenance
  Reverse flushing is the best way to change the coolant because draining alone can leave as much as 30 to 50% of the old coolant in the engine block. Reverse flushing also helps dislodge deposits and scale which can interfere with good heat transfer. The life of the antifreeze depends on it’s ability to inhibit corrosion. Silicates, phosphates and/or borates are used as corrosion inhibitors to keep the solution alkaline. As the corrosion inhibiting chemicals are used up over time, electrolytic corrosion starts to eat away at the metal inside the engine and radiator. Aluminum is especially vulnerable to corrosion and can turn to Swiss cheese rather quickly when conditions are right. Solder bloom can also form in copperbrass radiators causing leaks and restrictions. So changing the coolant periodically as preventative maintenance is a good way to prevent costly repairs.
• Belts and Hoses Service
  As with most things, belts & hoses wear out over time especially in our warm Texas climate leading to damage to other parts if not replaced when needed. Your M.E. “Gene†Johnson Service technicians routinely check all your belts & hoses & will suggest replacing worn ones when necessary to save you costly repairs down the road.