Vehicle Maintenance

  • Can You Switch Between Oil Grades?

    oil

    These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how do you know what is okay to use? At Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

  • Check Engine Light On? We Can Help

    check engine light on in dash

    Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA, we can help.

  • Checking Your Fluid Levels - How 3 Minutes Once A Month Can Save Your Vehicle

    At Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA, we know how easy it is to overlook vehicle maintenance when everything is working as it should - we also know firsthand the toll neglected maintenance takes on a vehicle. Here’s an easy thing you can do yourself, that might save you an engine, transmission, or avoid numerous other problems.

  • Checking Your Fluid Levels - How 3 Minutes Once A Month Can Save Your Vehicle

    fluid being poured into vehicleIf you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, it’s important you know the basics of vehicle maintenance. Checking your fluids is the easiest and most effective way to ensure your vehicles stay on the road and going strong. Here’s what you need to know, from Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA.
  • Choose Us & Treat Your Vehicle Right

    Your vehicle is a vital part of your life; it takes you wherever you need to go and can last you a very long time if taken care of properly. A part of the care it takes to maintain the vehicle is taking it to repair shops in order to receive any necessary maintenance or fix any problems you may be experiencing. By choosing Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA, you can rest assured that your vehicle will get the proper care and maintenance required to remain durable for as long as you need it.

  • Clutch Problems are a Big Problem

    bad clutch

    This is a clutch gone completely wrong and something you want to be sure doesn't happen with your vehicle! So how do you ensure you are not having an issue with your clutch when most drivers simply get in and drive? What do you look for? That is a question many of our customers ask us here at Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville and one this driver did not.

  • Common Problems with Belts and Hoses

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    Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

    What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.

  • Coolant Flushing to prepare for the cold weather

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    Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

  • Coolant Leaks - What to Watch Out For, and How to Find Them

    technician smiling under the hood of the car

    Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

  • Could That Noise Be Your Suspension Bushings?

    suspension bushings

    At Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

  • Dash Warning Lights

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    It doesn't matter if you are driving a car or truck, jeep or SUV, a diesel 4x4 or a classic when those dash warning lights go off the first thing you do is think "how bad is it?" and "how much will it cost me?" followed quickly by "when was my last service visit?"!!  Driving your vehicle longer safely is all about getting it serviced based on what your vehicle manual recommends and these warning lights are alerting you to a situation that requires your attention. 

    While not all warning lights are a sign that disaster is imminent, no warning indicator light should ever be ignored!

  • Diagnosing a Bad Brake Master Cylinder

    brakes on car

    Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

  • Different Types of Automotive Headlights

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    Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA.

  • Do You Know How to Change a Tire?

    Man broken down with flat tire

    Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

  • Do You Know How Your AC Works?

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    When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening. 

  • Does Your Car Have Keyless Entry?

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    While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

  • Don't Neglect Your Brakes

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    Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

  • Experiencing A Loud Radiator Fan?

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    At Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, we know how irritating an issue with your car, truck, or SUV can be, even if it doesn’t immediately affect your vehicle’s performance. One such problematic issue, the excessively loud radiator cooling fan, is a common plague many automobile owners will experience.

  • External Components - Making Your Manual Transmission Work

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    There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

  • Feels Like Trouble (Is your vehicle driving right?)

    Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but Lee's Brake, Muffler, & Tire Service in Sandersville, GA has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

  • Jasper
  • Acdelco
  • Ari Fleet
  • ASE
  • B&W Trailer Hitches
  • BF Goodrich
  • Bosch Automotive
  • Bridgestone Firestone
  • Cooper Tires
  • Cordovan
  • Donlen Fleet
  • Dunlop Tires
  • Element Fleet
  • Federated Car Care
  • Fel Pro
  • Fleet Services
  • Flowmaster
  • Goodyear
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hankook Tires
  • Hunter
  • Kelly Tires
  • Kumho
  • LeasePlan Fleet
  • Michelin
  • Mastercraft
  • Monroe
  • Moog
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • NAPA AutoCare Center
  • Nexen
  • Nitto Button
  • Radiator
  • Riken
  • Sumitomo Tires
  • Tires
  • Towing
  • Toyo
  • Uniroyal
  • Welding
  • Wheel Pros
  • Yokohama

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