Piazza Acura of West Chester

Unlike many oil filters, Acura Genuine Oil Filters are designed specifically for Acura vehicles, to provide maximum protection and improved engine life.  Our technicians replace the CRUSH WASHER.  The crush washer is a gasket that fits between your oil pan and the drain plug.  It is only supposed to be used one time, and should be discarded during each oil change and replaced with a new one.  When a new washer is installed and the drain plug is tighten, this washer "crushes" to form a very tight seal, this prevents motor oil leaks without over-stressing the oil pan threads.  Oil changers who are not aware of its importance may over-tighten the drain plug to get a tight fit.  This can eventually lead to stripped threads in the oil pan, which is a very expensive repair.  Acura uses an aluminum crush washer.  Some oil changers might mistakenly use a plastic one, which is not effective.  

Piazza Acura of West Chester's technicians know your vehicle inside and out, and can provide competent, efficient service.  Our technicians check the engine block to make sure the O-ring from the old filter is not stuck to it.  If it is, the technician scrapes it off thoroughly and wipes the surface clean.  If a new oil filter is installed over the O-ring, the filter could come loose over time. 

Your Acura engine was delivered with an oil that is specially formulated for new engines that have not yet developed their "natural" wear patterns and may contain minute particles from the manufacturing process.  Acura strongly recommends this special oil be left in the engine long enough for these wear patterns to develop, usually until the first maintenance interval specified in your Owner's Manuel, based on your specific driving conditions.

Batteries never dies when it's convenient!  At Piazza Acura of West Chester we do a complimentary battery test with a special diagnostic tool that detects when a battery is approaching the end of its life, so you can avoid getting in a no-start situation.  With this simple test, you will know whether your battery is good, bad or better off replaced.  Acura batteries carry a 100 month limited warranty and three years free replacement.

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