Metric Motors:Japanese and American Auto Repair in Loveland, Colorado

National Library Week April 2nd thru April 6th

Mel — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:57:29 +0000

April 2nd thru April 6th is “National Library Week”

10% off for all Librarians and Free Shuttle to the Library for any Customer

Metric Motors is an automotive repair shop that specializes in making sure that your car and you are being well cared for when you are at our shop. That is why we are always looking for fun ways to engage our community and get some great deals out there for you all. Coming up is National Library Week. Soon it will be Nurses Week followed by National Police Week! Stay tuned for the great fun that we will have with these and the great deals that you all will have a chance to use. Let Metric Motor be your Loveland Auto Repair Shop and you won’t be disappointed!

Holiday Watch Deals for you!

Mel — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:45:31 +0000

Metric Motors Loves our customers. That is why we are always looking for ways to keep things entertaining. With our new Holiday Watch Program we are keeping an eye on the latest and greatest holidays. Our goal is to use these holidays to offer great discounts to our present and future customers. A great way to stay up on these Holiday Watch Deals is to follow Metric Motors on Facebook and Twitter. There are some very interesting days coming up, make sure to check back and see what we are offering to celebrate!

Upcoming Holidays:

March 29th is National Mom and Pop Business Day

10% off for Mom and Pop Businesses. Tell us about your business. Let us connect on Facebook and Twitter

March 30th is

Take a Walk in the Park Day

Metric Motors is right next to Fairgrounds Park. This day, or any day, bring your car in for service and take a walk in the park!

Spring and International Earth Day Special

Mel — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:07:43 +0000

In honor of the long awaited vernal equinox, Spring, and International Earth Day Metric Motors is offering 10% off Tune-ups, Fuel System Cleaning, or Emissions Repairs!! That is a pretty springtastic deal don’t you think? This deal is avaliable from Tuesday March 20th thru Friday March 23rd. Call Metric Motors Loveland today at 970-667-2044 to schedule your appointment.

EcoPower Oil

Mel — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:05:05 +0000

Metric Motors will soon be adding EcoPower Oil to our oil options. Before we added this to the line up, we thought we would address a few questions that are frequently asked. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call us at Metric Motors 970-667-2044.

What vehicles can use EcoPower?

EcoPower can be used wherever API SN oils are specified. Most OEMs specify the use of API SN motor oils for gasoline engines. But a few models specify a synthetic oil. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the specific recommendation for your vehicle.

Which manufacturers approve using re-refined motor oil?

We are not aware of any manufacturers who specifically disapprove of re-refined oil. Manufacturer’s approval is based on products meeting desired specifications, i.e. API SN and ILSAC GF-5. EcoPower exceeds these specifications.

Are virgin oil standards different than re-refined oil standards?

No. In fact, there is only one set of standards for lubricating base oil. Both virgin and re-refined products must meet the same standards. EcoPower exceeds these standards. How long will re-refined oil last? Re-refined oil lasts as long as regular oil. Petroleum base stocks never lose their lubricity. They become dirty from engine deposits and additives are depleted over time which causes the need for oil changes.

What is the re-refining process? Is the oil just cleaned? Is it chemically reformulated?

The process of refining used oil is the same as refining virgin crude oil. Both go through the basic processes, such as dehydration, vacuum distillation and hydro treating. At the conclusion of the re-refining process, the product is chemically altered in the same manner as a virgin product. The end product is identical and must meet the same specifications.

Which is better Castrol, Pennzoil, Mobil, Valvoline or EcoPower?

They all meet the same objective specifications: API SN and ILSAC GF-5. EcoPower takes 85% less energy to produce than products from crude oil. This manufacturing process reduces heavy metal emissions and greenhouse gases so it has less impact on the environment.

What about vegetable oils?

Vegetable and tallow-based oils have not met API specifications and typically cannot pass Sequence III A and G engine tests.

Can EcoPower be used in hybrid vehicles?

Most hybrids can use EcoPower. The gasoline internal combustion engine in a hybrid vehicle is the same as a regular vehicle’s. EcoPower exceeds the highest North American standards for motor oil performance in gasoline engines. It can be used wherever API SN oils are specified. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations when selecting the grade of oil. What if my vehicle requires synthetic oil? Can I use EcoPower? EcoPower is not a synthetic. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations when selecting motor oil.

Information taken from http://www.ecopoweroil.com/faq.html

Check Your Brakes During Brake Safety Awareness Week – What’s Stopping You?

Mel — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:18:55 +0000

Bethesda, MD – August 15, 2011 – Brake Safety Awareness Week is scheduled for Aug. 20-28, 2011, and there is no better time to stop and get your brake system checked by a professional service technician, according to the Car Care Council. With many families gearing up for car pool season, checking your brakes before the school year starts and the weather changes will help ensure safe vehicle operation under a variety of conditions.

“Brake Safety Awareness Week is the perfect time to think about what’s stopping your car,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Brakes are a normal wear item for any car and eventually they’re going to need to be replaced for both performance and safety reasons. We commend the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) for establishing a designated week to remind motorists of the signs and symptoms that their brake system may need maintenance or repair.”

Motorists should check their braking system at least once a year, however, it is important to be alert and recognize the warning signs of brake trouble year round. If your car is pulling to the left or right, or if you hear odd noises when you apply the brakes, you should inspect your brakes. Other warning signs include an illuminated brake warning light, brake grabbing, low pedal feel, vibration, hard pedal feel and squealing.

For routine maintenance, check a vehicle’s braking system at least once a year. A thorough inspection should include brake lining wear, brake fluid level, rotor thickness, condition of hoses and brake lines, brake and dash warning lights, as well as taking the car for a test drive to detect other potential brake system problems.

Several factors that affect brake wear include driving habits, operating conditions, vehicle type and the quality of the brake lining material.

About the Car Care Council
The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of the council’s Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

2 Year, 24,000 Mile Warranty

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:38:24 +0000

We want your car to perform as well as the manufacturer intended.

Having us perform your factory scheduled services will keep your new car warranty in effect. For most repairs we use Factory Original Parts. At Metric Motors we want to do the repair once and do it right. We always save the parts that were replaced when servicing your vehicle, feel free to ask to see them.

You’ll Drive Away With Peace of Mind At Metric Motors

Tarun — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:55:12 +0000

Our skilled technicians have the knowledge and experience to keep your Japanese or Asian vehicle running its best. From Brakes to Clutches, Oil Changes to Timing Belts, you can have confidence in our technician’s skills. Our technicians are always available if you have a question about your repair.

American Cars aren’t foreign to us.

We offer the same high standard of service and repairs for American vehicles. Japanese or American, we perform only the needed repairs. We believe in only doing the repairs and maintenance necessary to keep your vehicle operating safely and dependably. We’ll only recommend services that you truly need, and we work hard to make our estimates as accurate as possible.

Call today to schedule your next appointment: 970-667-2044

You Have More Important Things To Take Care Of

Tarun — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:18:46 +0000

Metric Motors can perform your scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance procedures are important to the reliability of any vehicle. So much so, that vehicle manufacturers require regularly scheduled maintenance to keep the warranty in effect. However, this maintenance does not have to be performed at the dealer. Metric Motors is fully qualified to perform manufacturer recommended maintenance, usually at a significant savings compared to the cost of dealer service.

We want your car to perform as well as the manufacturer intended.

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:33:56 +0000

American Cars aren’t foreign to us.

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:31:28 +0000