Auto Repair In Spartanburg, SC

At Petty’s Automotive, we offer a wide range of automobile repairs that include general engine repair, auto air conditioning repair, timing belts, brakes, tune ups and computer diagnostics.  We can perform auto engine diagnostics when your check engine light comes on and when the emissions is not within specifications. Additionally, we do tune ups, brakes, and suspension work. Our friendly staff and technicians here in Spartanburg, SC have remained in service to Petty’s Automotive for 19 years with 36 years of experience.  When you visit Petty’s auto repair shop once, you will see the same faces as you have seen before.  We always quote the price of the repair, and will try to explain the procedure to be understood by all. All data is certified with factory repair information from all car manufactures.  We test, not guess. 

Dear Customers, as you can probably tell, auto air conditioning repair is getting expensive. Freon and parts prices keep getting higher. There are several major components that make up an air conditioning system. Some of these include the compressor, clutch assembly, driers, accumulators, expansion valves, evaporator, condenser, hoses, and some cars have aluminum pipes. On your car the above highlighted parts may have been replaced. Of course these parts were expensive, but keep in mind you do not have a totally new system. There are other parts that you may not need at this time that could also be expensive. Auto air conditioning repair work is often compared to an old inner tube that has several holes in it. You may fix one and sometimes the next weakest spot will begin to leak. Since some auto air conditioning components will deteriorate from the inside out, it is sometimes hard to determine how weak they are at the time. We fix what we know is bad at the time. (We do not want to replace parts that aren’t necessary because this would be an extra expense for you.) However, some of the other components can still give you trouble at any time and have to be replaced. We warranty our repairs on labor for 90 days. Parts warranties vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but they have warranties for at least 90 days. These warranties only cover what we replaced at the time of your repair.  Please remember you may still have trouble with other parts of your air conditioning system in the future.

A quality auto repair shop in Spartanburg, SC!

We understand what an inconvenience it is to be without your vehicle for any length of time, so we make sure each job is completed in a timely manner. We’ll save your time, energy, and frustration of trying to handle tough repairs yourself and the money you could be wasting taking your new car back to the dealer for all its maintenance needs. We pride ourselves on performing the services or repairs on your car right the first time by our highly qualified service technician. So drop your car, SUV, or truck off today and allow us to provide you with excellent service.  

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Oil's Viscosity

Thu Oct 27 09:35:00 EDT 2011

By definition, viscosity is an oil’s resistance to flow and shear. It is arguably the single most critical physical property of the oil as it affects both the wear rate and fuel efficiency. For motor sports, winning races is more critical than engine life, so high-performance engines may use lower viscosity oils and parts with expensive low-friction coatings to maximize horsepower output to the wheels. For everyday street use, however, engine life is the more relevant metric, so following the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) recommended viscosity for an engine matters.

Viscosity will determine how easily oil can pass through the filter, be pumped to the working components, and then drain back to the engine. The lower the viscosity the easier all this will happen. That is why the ability to effect cold starts when the oil is cold and thick is so critical to an engine.

Viscosity is a crucial factor in choosing the right oil. But there is a tradeoff. It is critical to keep the engine at an optimum temperature point when running so it is not too hot in summer or too cold in winter. Using too high of a viscosity oil can result in excessive oil temperature and increased drag, which means potential power loss and/or increased fuel consumption. Using too low of a viscosity oil can lead to excessive metal-to-metal contact of moving parts; in this case, the oil can only handle less load. Let us help you by servicing your car today.