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Engine oil prevents metal against metal wear by forming a thin layer of lubricant between the moving parts of your engine. Under extreme heat and over time, conventional oil thins, degrades, and loses its protective ability. Synthetic oil is created to laboratory specifications and custom designed to outperform and outlast conventional oil.

Synthetic oil contains a multitude of compounds to extend the life of your engine. These include:

• Detergent additives to deactivate contaminates and prevent sludge deposits.
• Antioxidant additives to prevent corrosion and inhibit rust. 

Properly working headlights are essential for driving at night. In order to see during nighttime hours in Fargo, your headlights should have strong illumination. Over time, the bulbs within the assembly can dim or burn out, or the casing can become cloudy. All of these situations reduce the reach of your headlights, which is a safety issue.

Fortunately, the headlights in most contemporary vehicles are easy to service. For burnt-out headlights, the technicians at Valley Imports Mitsubishi may simply need to remove the bumper and replace the bulbs inside. 

Nobody wants to have to deal with a problem with their vehicle, but if you suspect something is going on, it is always a good idea to have your vehicle looked at right away at a trusted auto repair shop before a larger problem will occur. When it comes to your exhaust, you may notice a number of issues going on which indicate there is some sort of problem. This can include:

• The portion of your exhaust pipe that is visible to you may be showing signs of rust or chips and cracks.
• You may have condensation coming from your…

With warm weather just around the corner, you may have decided to get that boat you’ve had your eye on. There are a few considerations to bear in mind when you’re ready to tow it. The first thing to verify is the towing weight allowance for your vehicle. That includes tow and tongue weight. If your vehicle, the hitch, and the trailer are compatible, you can move on to other safety aspects.

Inspect the trailer to make sure that it’s in proper working order and able to secure the boat. Don’t forget to verify that the…

Getting into an accident or experiencing a tire blowout while driving can be a very unpleasant experience. That is why our team at Valley Imports Mitsubishi are here to give you a few easy tips to plan ahead in case of a roadside emergency.

First, all drivers should keep a few emergency flares inside their car at all times. These are especially useful for roadside emergencies that occur at night and require your disabled vehicle to be easily seen by other passing drivers. 

Although we make it a priority to have engine oil changed regularly in our vehicles, we frequently overlook another important system that needs to have its fluid replaced on a normal basis – the transmission.

Transmissions contain important parts, including gears, that must work efficiently any time your car moves. These parts would hesitate, freeze, or fail if it weren’t for transmission fluid. This important additive keeps parts moving, regulates temperature, and optimizes performance. However, the fluid that remains in your transmission beyond the manufacturer’s...

Transfer cases exist in modern vehicles to transfer power from the transmission to all four wheels. Transfer cases are only used in four-wheel drives.

In vehicles that only offer a two-wheel drive, power is generated in the engine, travels through the transmission and is sent to the drive-axle differential and then to the drive wheels. In a four-wheel vehicle, the transfer case is connected to the transmission and divides the power to both the forward and rear axle differentials.

When preparing for a road trip, using a hand-written or mental checklist is important. Your trip should revolve around car safety preparations. Making certain that your car is in favorable driving conditions should be done through maintenance check-ups, and if you're in need of routine or hands-on maintenance for your Mitsubishi vehicle, we welcome you to have it taken care of in our service center at Valley Imports Mitsubishi today!

The wait time to get your vehicle serviced at the dealership just went down significantly. Now that you can access the online service scheduler, customers are selecting when they want their cars on the lift so they can get in and out of the bay in the quickest and most convenient manner possible

Safety on the road is of critical importance for everyone. Many factors compromise this safety. The greatest being poor headlights. Most accidents that happen at night are as a result of poor vision from dim headlights.