At Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Pennsylvania friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe and Asia. In fact, in some markets, there're nearly as many diesel powered passenger cars as there are gasoline.

Here's who's announced or is expected to announce new diesels for North America: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Subaru. Of course, the US auto makers will be expanding their diesel offerings as well. Diesels will become a very big deal here in Pennsylvania.

You may ask, why has it taken so long getting to Pennsylvania and North America? There are a bunch of reasons like fuel tax policies and such, but the biggest hurtle was that Pennsylvania diesel fuel had a high sulfur content – too high for the latest generation of highly refined diesel engines. Recent government mandates to remove sulfur now opens up Pennsylvania to the engines the rest of the world's been enjoying for a long time.

Why are diesels so popular worldwide? Well, for starters, diesels get up to 30% better fuel economy than gas engines. And they last a lot longer. And modern diesel engines are refined, quiet and powerful – and there's none of that black smoke we used to see.

Some people may think that diesels create more pollution. But, you need to rethink diesels. Environmental pollution standards for diesel cars and light trucks are scheduled to be as strict as they are for gasoline vehicles. A modern diesel engine is as clean as a gas engine.

You may also have heard a lot in the news about bio-diesel. The exciting thing about diesels is that they're not limited to fossil fuels. They can run on fuel made from vegetable oil. There are refineries that make diesel fuel from cellulosic waste like woodchips from lumber mills. There's even this cool new process where a special strain of algae is used to convert carbon dioxide, water and sunshine into bio-diesel. That's still a ways off, but you can see that diesel can become a sustainable source of fuel.

And, there are not a lot of trade off's with diesel in terms of performance. A modern passenger car diesel is very smooth, quiet and quick. Most folks wouldn't notice any difference. For those who tow trailers and haul heavy loads, diesels will be an improvement.

Now diesel engines are heavy duty, so they cost more than gas engines. But they get better fuel economy – so the break-even point is largely dependent on the difference between Pennsylvania gas and diesel prices at the pump and how many miles you drive. And diesels have a higher resale value.

Now, let's get back to diesel maintenance. You have to keep in mind that most of the new diesels are just coming in, or will be over the next couple of years, so we don't have the maintenance schedules to make direct comparisons yet.

But going off what we already have in Pennsylvania, we can expect fluid drain intervals to be similar to gasoline engines. Diesels do require very clean fuel, air and oil, so their filters are much higher capacity than gasoline filters and cost more. The engine air filter needs to be changed more frequently as well.

Repair costs are similar. As with gasoline engines, proper maintenance is the key to long engine life and to avoiding repairs. So pretty much what we have come to expect with gas vehicles; coolant system service, transmission service, power brakes, power steering, differential, filters, fuel system, and so on. And the payoff for you, if you're the kind that likes to keep your vehicles for a long time, is that a properly maintained diesel engine can last for hundreds of thousands of miles.

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Your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules. The regular schedule and the severe service schedule. It’d be wrong for us to tell you that everyone in Philadelphia always needs to follow the severe service schedule – but its wishful thinking to say that the regular schedule is always good enough for your car, mini van, SUV.

Contact Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers to learn more about Severe Service Requirements for your car, mini van, SUV
You can find us at:
8607 W. Chester Pike
Upper Darby Media-Lima, Pennsylvania 19082
Or call us at 610-449-6360

At Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers we’ll give you the definitions and explain the issues, and you can be the judge. Most manufactures list the following as severe conditions:

• Most of your trips are less than four miles.
• Most of your trips are less than 10 miles and outside temperatures are below freezing.
• The engine is at low speed most of the time – not on the highway.
• You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
• You regularly tow a trailer or carry heavy loads.
• Driving in very hot or very cold weather.

So think about your typical week. Do you live a block from a Pennsylvania freeway on-ramp and enjoy a non-stop commute to work in Media or Havertown? Or are you like the rest of us where 90% of our trips are on the severe service list?

The answer may be different at different times of the year and for the different drivers in your family. Think of the two service schedules as bookends. Let’s suppose your owner’s manual says the severe service oil change recommendation is 3,000 miles and the standard recommendation is 5,000 miles. You know that you need to change the oil somewhere between 3,000 and 5,000 miles. Look at your driving patterns and Upper Darby Media-Lima road conditions and honestly evaluate which end of the spectrum you’re closer to.

If you have a job in a neighboring town such as Upper Darby or Media and most of your commute is freeway miles, you may choose the regular service schedule for your car. On the other hand, if you live within a few miles of work and only get on the highway a handful of times every month, something closer to the severe service schedule is more appropriate.

Now why is this so important? Moisture builds up in the engine oil from normal condensation. Short trips around Philadelphia or driving when it’s really cold means that the engine doesn’t heat up enough for the moisture to evaporate. The water in the oil leads to oil sludge that gums up your engine and doesn’t let the oil protect it as well. That’s why you need to change your oil more frequently – to get the sludge out before it causes problems.

Towing, heavy loads and very hot Pennsylvania summer weather means that your engine and transmission will operate at higher temperatures and with more stress. The fluids will break down more quickly. Additives that clean and prevent corrosion will be depleted sooner. Dusty conditions, which may extend also to areas with high air pollution, mean that fluids will get dirty faster and that filters will plug up and won’t work right.

All of these things can lead to premature wear and repairs down the road. They’ll also hurt your fuel economy. If you want some personalized advice, talk with your ASE Certified professionls Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers service advisor. We can help you restore your vehicle to good working order and help you know the best schedule to follow. If you’re not sure, err on the side of protection.

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Since 1977, Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers' ASE Certified Technicians have provided Delaware County car, truck, SUV, Auto and Bus vehicle owners exceptional automotive service and products by carrying the widest variety and selection of discounted tires, rims and wheels.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers provides coupons,specials and discounted service and for: Oil Change, oil and filter change , Towing, Transmissions, Engine replacement and repair, Tire , Tires, Tire rotation , Tire Repair, Air conditioning, PA State Inspection, PA Emission Testing, Wheel Alignment, Cooling Systems, Check engine light, Auto Repair, Auto repairs, wheel balancing, Brakes, Exhaust Systems, Electrical Systems, Radiators, Tune Up, Windshields & Glass and Car flash reprogramming, check engine light, tire sale, auto service interval, auto factory maintenance car maintenance, auto diagnostics, Quest Tire, Discounted and wholsale: Continental Tires, General Tire, GoodYear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, Yokohama, Firestone, Bridgestone, Summit Tires and Michelin Tires. 

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers specializes in car, pick-up truck, trucks, SUV, bus, auto services and repairs for Delaware County, PA:  Ardmore, PA, 19003, Aston, PA 19014, Ba la Cynwyd, PA 19004, Berwyn, PA 19312, Boothwyn, PA 19424, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Broomall, PA 19008, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chester County, PA 19013, 19014, 19015, 19016, 19022, Chester Heights, PA 19017, Collingdale, PA 19023, Concord Township, PA, Concordville, PA 19331, 19339, 19340, Conshohocken, PA 19339, Devon, PA 19333, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Edgemont, PA 19028, Folcroft, PA 19032, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Haverford, PA 19041, Havertown, PA 19083, Landsdowne, PA 19050, Lenni, PA 19052, Lima, PA 19037, Marple Township, PA 19008, Media, PA 19063, Middle town Township, PA 19056, Morton, PA 19070, Nether Providence, PA 19086, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Rose Tree, PA 19063, Rose Valley, PA 19063, 19086, Rosemont, PA 19010, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Springfield, PA 19064, St. Davids, PA 19087, Swarthmore, PA 19081, Upper Chichester, PA 19013, 19014, 19060, 19061, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Wallingford, PA 19086, Wayne, PA 19080, 19087, 19088, 19089, West Chester, PA, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19388, 19383, Westtown, PA 19395, Wynnewood, PA, 19096

You may have found yourself in the following situation: You go to get your oil changed and the service adviser at Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers recommends you get a new engine air filter. You say yes, but because you didn't know what an air filter is or what it does, but you were too embarrassed to ask.

First of all, you did the right thing by getting a new one. And, you should never be too embarrassed to ask for more information from any of our Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers staff. It's your money and you have a right to understand what you're paying for.

Let's review what an air filter does:

Air is the focus of this discussion. What is the air like outside in Upper Darby Media-Lima right now? Can you see any smog? Is it full of pollen? How about dust? Anyone in Pennsylvania with hay fever can tell you that there's plenty in the air that you can't see. Well, it's the engine air filter's job to clean that air before it goes into your engine, to mix with the fuel and be burned. Without an engine air filter, the inside of your engine would be extremely dirty from all the gunk that was burned in the cylinders.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers
8607 W. Chester Pike
Upper Darby Media-Lima, Pennsylvania 19082
610-449-6360

In fact, for every gallon of gas you burn, your engine needs 12,000 gallons of air. That little filter does a very big job. It's no wonder that the air filter gets dirty and needs to be replaced. Think about a vacuum cleaner. When the bag gets full of dust and dirt, the vacuum doesn't clean as well. It can't move enough air to create good suction. A clogged engine air filter is the same way - the engine can't get enough air to burn the fuel efficiently. That means less power and wasted gas.

That's why your manufacturer has recommended that you change your filter at regular intervals. Of course the conditions you drive in will affect how quickly the filter gets dirty. If you drive where it's very dusty or where there's lots of pollen or pollution, you may need to change the filter sooner. The filter is easy to check visually, so your service technician can quickly make the call. He might recommend immediate replacement, or simply let you know that it is getting close and that you'll need to replace it soon - like at your next oil change.

Because a severely dirty air filter hurts your fuel economy, many people find that a new air filter pays for itself in gas savings before the next oil change. They also make premium air filters that have been proven to increase your horsepower and torque. If more power is important to you, a high performance air filter is some of the cheapest horsepower you can buy.

The better your car breathes, the better it runs - kind of like people. And don't worry - if you have a question or don't understand a recommendation just ask.

Since 1977, Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers' ASE Certified Technicians have provided Delaware County car, truck, SUV, Auto and Bus vehicle owners exceptional automotive service and products by carrying the widest variety and selection of discounted tires, rims and wheels.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers provides coupons,specials and discounted service and for: Oil Change, oil and filter change , Towing, Transmissions, Engine replacement and repair, Tire , Tires, Tire rotation , Tire Repair, Air conditioning, PA State Inspection, PA Emission Testing, Wheel Alignment, Cooling Systems, Check engine light, Auto Repair, Auto repairs, wheel balancing, Brakes, Exhaust Systems, Electrical Systems, Radiators, Tune Up, Windshields & Glass and Car flash reprogramming, check engine light, tire sale, auto service interval, auto factory maintenance car maintenance, auto diagnostics, Quest Tire, Discounted and wholsale: Continental Tires, General Tire, GoodYear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, Yokohama, Firestone, Bridgestone, Summit Tires and Michelin Tires. 

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers specializes in car, pick-up truck, trucks, SUV, bus, auto services and repairs for Delaware County, PA:  Ardmore, PA, 19003, Aston, PA 19014, Ba la Cynwyd, PA 19004, Berwyn, PA 19312, Boothwyn, PA 19424, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Broomall, PA 19008, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chester County, PA 19013, 19014, 19015, 19016, 19022, Chester Heights, PA 19017, Collingdale, PA 19023, Concord Township, PA, Concordville, PA 19331, 19339, 19340, Conshohocken, PA 19339, Devon, PA 19333, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Edgemont, PA 19028, Folcroft, PA 19032, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Haverford, PA 19041, Havertown, PA 19083, Landsdowne, PA 19050, Lenni, PA 19052, Lima, PA 19037, Marple Township, PA 19008, Media, PA 19063, Middle town Township, PA 19056, Morton, PA 19070, Nether Providence, PA 19086, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Rose Tree, PA 19063, Rose Valley, PA 19063, 19086, Rosemont, PA 19010, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Springfield, PA 19064, St. Davids, PA 19087, Swarthmore, PA 19081, Upper Chichester, PA 19013, 19014, 19060, 19061, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Wallingford, PA 19086, Wayne, PA 19080, 19087, 19088, 19089, West Chester, PA, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19388, 19383, Westtown, PA 19395, Wynnewood, PA, 19096

Your car, mini van, SUV requires plenty of clean fuel to run. When your fuel isn’t clean, your fuel injectors can start to become clogged up. When this happens, your car, mini van, SUV engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run efficiently. This hurts fuel economy and performance as you drive around Philadelphia. It can also lead to the buildup of harmful deposits on valves and in the combustion chamber.

That’s why all vehicles, including car, mini van, SUVs, come equipped with a fuel filter somewhere between the engine and the fuel tank. The job of the filter is to clean out little pieces of dirt and contamination. The filter captures the contaminants and holds them out of the fuel stream. Of course, the filter will eventually get clogged up and need to be replaced at Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers.

If your fuel filter is clogged, the car, mini van, SUV engine can’t get all the fuel it needs, and it may sputter at high speeds or quick acceleration. Many fuel filters have a bypass valve that will allow unfiltered fuel through when they are clogged. This keeps your engine running, but doesn’t protect it from contaminated fuel.

You may find that you need to change your fuel filter at Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers more frequently as your car, mini van, SUV ages. Over the years, additional sediment and rust accumulates in the fuel tank and can be drawn into the fuel system. Your fuel filter stands guard at the gates to your engine to protect expensive parts and to maintain performance and fuel economy.

Since 1977, Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers' ASE Certified Technicians have provided Delaware County car, truck, SUV, Auto and Bus vehicle owners exceptional automotive service and products by carrying the widest variety and selection of discounted tires, rims and wheels.

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers provides coupons,specials and discounted service and for: Oil Change, oil and filter change , Towing, Transmissions, Engine replacement and repair, Tire , Tires, Tire rotation , Tire Repair, Air conditioning, PA State Inspection, PA Emission Testing, Wheel Alignment, Cooling Systems, Check engine light, Auto Repair, Auto repairs, wheel balancing, Brakes, Exhaust Systems, Electrical Systems, Radiators, Tune Up, Windshields & Glass and Car flash reprogramming, check engine light, tire sale, auto service interval, auto factory maintenance car maintenance, auto diagnostics, Quest Tire, Discounted and wholsale: Continental Tires, General Tire, GoodYear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, Yokohama, Firestone, Bridgestone, Summit Tires and Michelin Tires. 

Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair Service Centers specializes in car, pick-up truck, trucks, SUV, bus, auto services and repairs for Delaware County, PA:  Ardmore, PA, 19003, Aston, PA 19014, Ba la Cynwyd, PA 19004, Berwyn, PA 19312, Boothwyn, PA 19424, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Broomall, PA 19008, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chester County, PA 19013, 19014, 19015, 19016, 19022, Chester Heights, PA 19017, Collingdale, PA 19023, Concord Township, PA, Concordville, PA 19331, 19339, 19340, Conshohocken, PA 19339, Devon, PA 19333, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Edgemont, PA 19028, Folcroft, PA 19032, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Haverford, PA 19041, Havertown, PA 19083, Landsdowne, PA 19050, Lenni, PA 19052, Lima, PA 19037, Marple Township, PA 19008, Media, PA 19063, Middle town Township, PA 19056, Morton, PA 19070, Nether Providence, PA 19086, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Rose Tree, PA 19063, Rose Valley, PA 19063, 19086, Rosemont, PA 19010, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Springfield, PA 19064, St. Davids, PA 19087, Swarthmore, PA 19081, Upper Chichester, PA 19013, 19014, 19060, 19061, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Wallingford, PA 19086, Wayne, PA 19080, 19087, 19088, 19089, West Chester, PA, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19388, 19383, Westtown, PA 19395, Wynnewood, PA, 19096