Keep Cool With Help From Our Phoenix Area Volkswagen Service Experts

Using your reasoning, it's easy to assume that antifreeze is important when the weather is cold and that coolant is important when the weather is hot. The truth, though, is that antifreeze and coolant are one in the same! No matter what the weather is like, the experts at our Phoenix area Volkswagen service center know that your car typically runs at somewhere around 200º once it's warmed up. As such, it's important that coolant runs around the engine to channel heat away to the radiator, where it's cooled off. Water does this job well, but is susceptible to boiling or freezing under many circumstances. This is why most vehicles run on a 50:50 mix of water and antifreeze. If you're filling your reservoir, though, be sure to take note of whether you're buying pre-mixed, or pure antifreeze. If you buy pure antifreeze, you'll need to dilute it when adding it to your vehicle. How Often to Change Your Coolant at Our Phoenix Area Service Center Asking how often you should flush your coolant and replace it, unfortunately, is a simple question that doesn't have a simple answer. The team at our Phoenix area shop recommends consulting your vehicle's routine maintenance schedule, found in your manual, which varies from one vehicle manufacturer to the next. Most modern vehicles have a longer coolant life, some being marked for changing as high as 150,000 miles or even with a “lifetime” designation. Even these should be changed when they degrade, though; our experts can test your coolant to see how it's holding up. If your car is overheating, if the coolant is leaking, or if the coolant is visibly discolored, you should come in for service right away. To learn more about your vehicle's coolant, how to maintain it, and when your specific vehicle needs it changed, be sure to contact the Lunde's Peoria Volkswagen team at (602) 714-3968! Schedule Service

The sound of your vehicle's engine starting up can be music to your ears, and many motorists even spend time modifying their vehicles to get the perfect exhaust note that they're after. Cars, by their very nature, tend to make noise when in use. We take many of these sounds in stride and let them blend into the backdrop of driving. But what about when a new noise pops up? Just like something that goes bump in the night, a new noise coming from your car can certainly be a cause for concern. While your instinct might be to turn up the stereo and hope it's nothing serious, the more practical response is to pay us a visit at our Phoenix area Volkswagen service center to figure out what's going on! Common Sounds and the Issues That Cause Them At Lunde's Peoria Volkswagen, our experts have years of experience that means we speak your car's language. Those mystery noises aren't so mysterious to our team, especially thanks to all of our advanced diagnostic equipment. Whether the issue is overdue vehicle maintenance or an unexpected repair, our Phoenix area team can get you back on top of things. If the sound tends to pop up while you're cornering, it's almost always related to your steering linkage. It could be as simple as a need for lubrication, or it could be more serious. Only an expert can tell you which! Squeaking, squealing, or grinding when braking is--you guessed it--typically caused by your brakes. The sooner you address this one, the less damage is done to your brakes and rotors. If you've got a hissing sound, this is typically some kind of leak. Whether it's a faulty hose or coolant escaping under pressure, it's important to get to the bottom of things before the problem worsens. Unexpected noises almost always denote trouble, but the best thing you can do for your vehicle is to have the problems diagnosed and corrected sooner than later. At the first sign of trouble, be sure to contact Lunde's Peoria Volkswagen by calling (602) 714-3968 to schedule a service appointment! Schedule Service

When it comes to your vehicle, coming to a stop is even more important than getting going! After all, if you can't safely slow your vehicle down, an accident is inevitable. To ensure that you always have the stopping power you need, good brakes are a must. So, how do you know when it's time to change your brakes? The team at our Phoenix area Volkswagen service center is here to fill you in. What to Look Out For The first sign that your brakes are wearing out will often be a squeaking or squealing when you apply pressure to the brakes. In itself, this squeak isn't so much a problem as it is a warning; brake pads are made with indicator tabs that make this sound when the brakes wear down. If you've got a squeak, it's time to service your brakes at our Volkswagen service center near Phoenix. If you ignore this sign, though, then the next sound you'll hear will be more like a grinding or screeching. This means your brake pads have worn out, and what you're hearing is the backing of the pads rubbing directly on the rotors. Not only does this impact your stopping power, but it also damages your rotors very quickly. That's why it's important to service your brakes at the first signs of wear to avoid more costly repairs! Of course,  there are other senses besides hearing that can tell you your brakes are low. If you feel like your car is taking longer to stop, or if you're noticing that the brake pedal itself feels different when you press it, it certainly couldn't hurt to have an expert at our shop double check your brake system. For more information on your vehicle's brakes, or if you think you're due for service, don't hesitate to contact us online or to call the Lunde's Peoria Volkswagen team directly at (602) 714-3968. Our team is here to help! Schedule Service