Berkeley Auto Repair

Everybody knows that changing engine oil is important – but why is it?  We will talk about four reasons, only one of them being the engine itself. The oil lubricates the engine, allowing moving parts to function smoothly with minimal friction. As the engine oil gets older, the combination of age, heat, mechanical work, and environmental factors causes engine oil to be less effective at protecting the engine. So what happens to the engine oil? Engine oil’s chemical properties degrade – age, repeated heating and cooling, and oxidation cause detergents that clean the engine surfaces, and dispersants that cause debris to be suspended in the oil, to break down. The oil becomes thicker, highly acidic, and does not create effectively a protective film on the metal components. On top of the chemical factors, there are mechanical problems caused by the old engine oil. As it ages, it picks up microscopic debris – normally they are caught on the oil filter, but once ... read more

At Oceanworks, your friendly auto repair shop in Berkeley, we offer comprehensive Subaru maintenance and repair services – for most Subaru models currently on the roads. So if your Impreza needs an oil change, or your Outback has suspension issues, our friendly staff will treat your vehicle as if it were our own. Our nationally ASE-certified technicians can and will diagnose and repair any problem your Subaru may exhibit – whether you noticed unusual noises, warning lights, drop in performance, or leaks, we can figure out what’s wrong with your vehicle and will get it fixed.  When your vehicle is brought to our shop, we will perform a thorough inspection, getting to the root cause of the problem. We will also note any other issues that are developing, so you have a full picture of the overall condition of your Subaru. Naturally, we will use  our decades of experience working on Subarus to guide us – for example, if your Subaru is equipped with the ear ... read more