General Maintenance

Vortex employs only the best in conventional and synthetic oils to ensure optimum engine performance. Oil service is recommended every 3,000-5,000 miles for most vehicles.

Inspecting your brakes every 10,000 miles (or sooner under rigorous driving conditions) helps detect problems early before they can spread to other brake system components and require expensive repairs. Our technicians inspect pads and shoes, check the integrity of the hydraulic system, and refill and bleed the system as necessary to ensure precise brake performance.

Proper tire alignment is a critical consideration for all drivers. Misalignments cause rapid tire tread wear and impair the proper handling of the vehicle. Vortex technicians employ the industry-standard Hunter DSP600 laser alignment rack to optimize camber, caster, and toe-in for your particular vehicle and driving needs (on the street or on the track), guaranteeing maximum responsive steering and long tread life.  

Regularly balancing your tires ensures a smoother ride and a longer life for tires and suspensions; rotating tires periodically (every 6000 miles is recommended) keeps the tread wear consistent between the tires. Vortex performs only dynamic (preferred to static) balancing with the state-of-the-art Corghi Master 26 touchless tire machine and Coats Direct Drive 1250 laser balancing system.

Beat the heat with Vortex's AC service! Technicians check for leaks, lubricate seals, eliminate contaminants and mold, and restore refrigerant.

Transmissions should be inspected and serviced according to manufactures recommendations. Our service includes draining and flushing the transmission system, cleaning the pan, replacing worn gaskets, replacing the filter, and inspecting the fluids for metallic debris indicating a potential transmission problem requiring further investigation. 

Vortex has relationships with several local body and paint shops that provide quality service from simple cosmetic repair to complete paint service.