Published June 18th, 2009
Radiator Flush or Drain?
My parents grew up in Indianapolis when the Indy 500 was truly an event. In recent years, the 500 may be regaining some of its lost luster. The best thing they say about the race was going out to watch the practice sessions and qualifications. Especially the last day
and hour of qualifications. The last hour of qualifications would allow slower teams to get in the race, simply by taking up so much time that the better teams were not allowed to
run, time had expired. NASCAR has taken over a lot of the attributes that made old time Indy racing great. Which explains NASCAR’s popularly? A lot of our current technology comes from these two racing events. Ground effects, longer wearing tires, fuel injection, devices for better gas mileage and other new technologies have either been tested at Indy or Daytona or developed there. So where am I going with all this? Well, first, I enjoy hearing my parents reminisce about the Indy Race, but really, your vehicle is only an extension of what was thought of years ago by some guy trying to get a little more horsepower to win a race. In fact, if I took a 2005 Caravan back to 1966, I may not be able to win the pole position, but I might be able to win the race. The average gas mileage of an Indy Car is 2 miles per gallon. I could win on gas mileage alone, enter victory lane and take my gulp of milk in the comfort of an air conditioned van. Something to think about. With gas prices going up, you need to be thinking a little like a racer. A tune-up, an
induction service (cleans out your carbon buildup), a BG service to lower friction on moving parts, tire rotation and a number of other services all lead up to better mileage. For a small investment, you can get a pretty good return with better gas mileage alone. In addition, you’re protecting your moving parts, which in the long run will save you money and aggravation.
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Radiator Flush or Drain?
Summer officially begins June 21st and we recommend you bring your vehicle into B2 to get your fluids checked. At B2 we will check your fluids at no charge, just stop in and let us take a look. If your Car’s coolant is old and the chemicals are broken down, you will need to get your system flushed. As time goes by, your car’s radiator builds solid deposits that can clog the cooling system. Also, were you aware that when you ask for a Radiator Flush at some garages, what you may actually be getting is a drain and refill? That’s why you can find a service for as low as $39.95, but you’re only replacing 25% of the cooling fluid, you’re adding 3 quarts of new fluid to 9 quarts of the old. Our equipment is state of the art and will remove and eliminate all the old fluid; we then replace it with new, fresh coolant. Believe me, you don’t want to be headed for the beach and have your fluid break down, next thing you know, the hose overheats, breaks and you damage your engine. Our Radiator flush is only $69.95, which is much cheaper than replacing a damaged motor. Also, while we have your vehicle, we will check the hoses, belts and other components to make sure you have a safe and hassle free summer. Junior Crankcase came in the other day and told us he replaced his radiator fluid at his Momma’s house. Unfortunately, he used a coffee can to collect the old fluid and apparently the EPA wants to talk to him about ground contamination. He said he filled his radiator back up with water from Lake Seminole. Well, good luck with that, Junior. Folks, school is out so please pay special attention to the children playing in the neighborhoods. As always, we look forward to serving you. Please call us if we can help you. 727-209-3500 or E-mail us at [email protected].
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Published June 4, 2009
There are a lot of questions people have asked me but the question I get most often is “Why is your company named B2 or B Squared?” It’s not a matter of marketing or being a higher listing in the phone book. B2 was a lesson a substitute math teacher taught me and my classmates in seventh grade about powers (x2, y3, etc.). That teacher made history for me because I was her example for the math lesson. The teacher was explaining how math is applied in the “real world,” I wasn’t really that interested. So I entertained myself, focusing all my attention on trying to pass a note to my friend Bianca across the room. Mind you, I wasn’t the only one zoning out in the classroom that day but I was the one who was the math example. The teacher was very observant and knew she wasn’t getting through to us. She quietly made her way over to me, standing right at my desk, all I was thinking is she has my note, I am in so much trouble. I was so nervous as the teacher looked at me and said “B2?” I looked at her like she was crazy and responded sarcastically, “No, it’s Beckie Berry.” She went on, “I know who you are and you are B2 because you have the letter B in the beginning of both your first and last names.” Once everyone has heard her example, B2 became one of my nicknames and that is how B2 Automotive got its name. We are a family owned and operated company and we strive to offer all of our customers the best value for a competitive price. We take pride in our work and seek to grow a business based on trust and high ethical standards. We use only the best quality parts and offer a warranty on all of the work that we do. A successful service owner once asked, “Why are you so busy?” The owner answered, “because I fix what is broken and at a fair price.” At B Squared, this is what we do; we only fix what is broken at a fair price. We also try and go the extra mile by offering in-house financing, shuttle service and free towing; we also provide drinks and Wi-Fi while you wait in our lobby. Whether you need an oil change, brakes, transmission service or any other service, come by and try us; your trust in us won’t go unrewarded. By the way, Bianca did get that note I sent her. E-mail us at [email protected] or visit our Web site at www.bsquaredautomotive.com. If you want to know what we are up to, go to www.bsquaredautomotive.typepad.com.
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Published May 28, 2009
John Graves
Even though summer has not officially arrived, summer temperatures have. Heat is the number one cause of engine, transmission and brake failure. Heat can cause damage to your vehicle if the fluids are not clean, the belts can become cracked or loose or the radiator can become clogged. If your vehicles fluids are not changed regularly you may be taking a risk of engine, transmission or brake failure. What can you do to keep these systems up to date? Synthetic oil, oil that has been treated such as BG, will help lower the temperature of your engine. Lower engine temperatures equal longer engine life. Radiators should be flushed and replaced with fresh fluid every two years. Brake fluid should be checked are replaced every 24,000 miles. Brake fluid, when it breaks down, causes the master cylinder pistons to stick, this can lead to one of the most expensive components in the breaking system to replace. Finally, the transmission fluid should be checked for a healthy red color. Once the transmission fluid gets old and loses its viscosity, wear on the gears will start, which eventually leads to transmission failure. The transmission is the most expensive complex system of any other system in the vehicle. If you had one system to pick for maintenance, the transmission would be the one to choose. The loss of this system is the most expensive to repair, it is also the most complex. A good way to protect your transmission from summer heat is to install a transmission cooler, a small radiator that cools the transmission fluid and helps lower the temperature around the transmission. A transmission cooler isn’t for everyone, but if you do a lot of stop and go driving or tow a boat you might want to consider a transmission cooler for your car. If you’re not sure about your fluid or when it was last changed, stop by and see us for a free analysis.
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