Ecopetro uganda limited

10/09/2015

Our mission is to service your car to the highest performance requirements and meeting our responsibility to protect the environment.

08/09/2015

When something goes wrong with your car or if a feature you should know about gets activated, a signal funnels through the electrical system and into the dashboard. This illuminates a hieroglyphic, and these cover a wide range of issues—some of which may be serious. Some of these lights could portend a serious malfunction. Don't ignore them. When in doubt, let us check it out at our service bay.

01/09/2015

1. Change your cabin air filter.

It’s easy to forget all about your cabin air filter, especially on short jaunts around town. But when you’re on a road trip, stale air is hard to ignore. The air filter catches dust, pollen and allergens that enter through the vents from the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, so after blasting the heat all winter, you might need to change it to keep the air cleaner. Check your owner’s manual to find out the recommended maintenance interval; your cabin air filter usually needs to be replaced every 15,000 miles or so, which is about twice as often as your engine filter. But if you suffer from allergies or respiratory problems, or if you frequently drive in dusty conditions, you may want to replace it more often.

To change the filter, first check your manual to locate it (it’s often behind the glove compartment), then depress the inner plastic tabs to pop it out. Replace it with the appropriate Motorcraft® cabin air filter. Want to make it even easier? Your local Ford Dealer Service Center can change the filter for you.

29/08/2015

While all parts play a key role in your vehicle, the battery is perhaps the most important component under the hood. A car battery supplies power to a vehicle's starter, lights and ignition and also helps operate electronics when a vehicle isn't running. When your car battery dies, it's critical that you find one that suits your vehicle. Before deciding on a battery, make sure to research which type works best.

When to replace a car battery
•If you notice your headlights and dashboard lights starting to dim consistently, this can be a sign of car battery failure. Instead of waiting for the battery to die, you should replace it as soon as possible.
• Components on your car battery naturally corrode over time and can affect the transfer of power the rest of your vehicle. While cleaning your battery can help, the rust might have done too much damage. When this happens, it's best to swap out the old car battery for a new one.
•There isn't really an exact way to gauge how many years a car battery will last. Typically, you might notice signs that it's giving out around four or five years. However, it can last for a longer or shorter time depending on driving habits and climate

25/08/2015

Wheel balancing at ecopetro uganda, also known as tire balancing, is the process of equalizing the weight of the combined tire and wheel assembly so that it spins smoothly at high speed. Balancing involves putting the wheel/tire assembly on a balancer, which centers the wheel and spins it to determine where the weights should go.

In essence, wheels and tires are never exactly the same weight all around. The wheel's valve stem hole will usually subtract a small amount of weight from that side of the wheel.

24/08/2015

Why is wheel alignment important? WITH ECOPETRO UGANDA LIMITED
Wheel alignment can affect the amount of wear and tear that tyres endure. The normal alignment on most vehicles is designed to minimise wear and tear and maximise driver and passenger comfort. Correct four wheel alignment will reduce wear on your tyres, help increase their life and performance, and improve fuel economy. It will also improve handling and driving safety by reducing steering and stability problems.

20/08/2015

How Do I Read a Tire's Sidewall? ecotyers gives a great range of tyres on the market and the best for your car


1.The first number (205 in this example) is a three-digit number, which refers to the overall width of the tire, in millimeters.
2.The second number (55) refers to the aspect ratio, which is the relationship between the tire’s height and its width. In this example, the sidewall’s height is about 55% of the tire’s width.
3.The letter following the aspect ratio is usually an “R,” standing for “radial.”
4.The next number indicates the diameter of the wheel rim on which the tire will fit (16 inches, in this example).
5.The final number and letter represent the load index and speed rating. The load index is an assigned number ranging from 0 to 279, corresponding with the load-carrying capacity of the tire; that is, how much weight it is certified to carry at maximum inflation pressure. The rating can be matched against a load index chart to determine corresponding maximum weights.
6.The speed rating tells you the top speed at which the tire can operate. Speed ratings were developed to control the safe performance of tires at standardized speeds. A letter from A to Z symbolizes a tire’s certified speed rating. To maintain the speed capability of a vehicle, use replacement tires with ratings equal to or greater than those of the original tires.

It is important to note that markings do not always appear exactly as they do in this example, as tires can be certified under a variety of designations.

18/08/2015

Planning on going on a road trip soon? Check your car with us at Ecopetro to make sure that it is in good condition and running smooth to avoid any breakdowns or mechanical issues.

11/08/2015

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06/08/2015

05/08/2015

good morning, did your car give you a hard time in the morning rains? Don't risk it tomorrow drive to ecopetro and lets serve you to greater than you expect