Frequently Asked Questions on Car Repair and Maintenance Services

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While vehicle manufacturers have listed recommended intervals for changing of air and cabin filters, they do not quite account for the unique conditions in the high deserts of Northwest New Mexico.  Sometimes referred to as "moon dust", The soil in this area is very fine and powdery and gets into everything!  Kicked up by the strong winds in this area, your car's filters can get quite a dose of fine dust particulates in just a few trips. it is recommended to have your air filters checked at every oil change service to verify your engine is breathing fresh air. 

   Speaking of breathing fresh air, cabin air filters are very helpful for people with breathing issues. It is important to maintain clean cabin filter if you have breathing problems. Your cabin air filter captures much smaller dust particles, therefore it   is much more susceptible to clogging, passing of particulates into the cabin and , in worse case scenarios, restricting the airflow out of the dash vents. 

Yes! Crankshaft and Company offers limited diagnostic and repair services  to your home or office in a retail mobile service  environment.  We cover the Farmington, Aztec and Bloomfield areas.  A convenience fee  is added to an invoice to cover travel time and mileage to your location.

 Contact us at (480) 225-8798 for further details. 

Maintenance is critical to the longevity of a vehicle. Performing maintenance at scheduled intervals can substantially increase the total mileage your vehicle can attain over the life of the car or truck. Maintenance aids in premature failure of very expensive components through basic services. Studies have shown consumers who adhere to their factory vehicle maintenance schedules attain a higher number of miles driven with a lower overall repair costs throughout the life of the vehicle.

    There are several ways to access maintenance information for almost any vehicle. The first is your owners manual. This is usually located in the vehicle's glove box or storage area. Newer vehicles can offer access of maintenance schedules through dashboard info/NAV system computers. 

  Another source if a manual may be missing  or lost is the internet. Go direct to the manufacturer's website and locate your vehicle. Within the vehicle site will usually show the original owner's manuals, warranty information and maintenance schedules. 

  A third source is Crankshaft and Company.! We have the latest information on American, Asian and most European vehicles including a complete maintenance schedules recommended by your manufacturer.  Please call (480) 225-8798 if you need help with maintenance schedules.