Performance Tune Auto Repair and All Tech Automotive Have Joined Forces!

You can still expect the same great service under the All Tech Automotive name!

Please enjoy the new changes as we continue to improve our website to better serve you!

Ft. Collins Auto Repair

All Tech Automotive WestMonday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
1007 Centre Ave. , Fort Collins, CO 80526
All Tech Automotive EastMonday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
450 Industrial Dr. , Fort Collins, CO 80524

Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Hello Winter! But what about our trusty steeds? I have some tips that you may find helpful in this really cold weather. When starting a really cold car or truck, turn on the defroster right away and let it gradually heat up the windshield as the engine warms the coolant. This will prevent small chips and dings from becoming huge cracks. Make sure the antifreeze in your vehicle is good to -37F which is the equivalent of a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. You can purchase a 50/50 mix these days at all places that sell antifreeze, from NAPA, Carquest, to The Zone (Autozone), O’Reilly Auto Parts (Formerly Checker), Kmart, Target or Walmart. Be careful when adding that antifreeze to a hot engine, do it slowly. Keeping your tank filled or with a substantial amount of gasoline will prevent gas line freeze ups by keeping small amounts of water that accumulate in the tank on the bottom of the tank. Make sure your spark plugs are clean or new so that you will get a full spark on the cold and thus less volatile fuel. How old is your battery? Most batteries are on the downhill side of their useful life at four years, even if they have a seven year prorated warranty. That is why the warranty is prorated.

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