• Brake Fluid Flush – A maintenance service that removes all of a car’s old brake fluid via a machine that essentially vacuums the fluid from the system. The same machine then forces new fluid into the system, eliminating air bubbles that can cause brakes to feel “spongy.”
• Cabin Air Filter – A new type of filter that removes dust, smog and other airborne contaminants from the air entering your car’s passenger compartment. Generally require replacement every 15,000 miles. Note that some upscale cabin air filters come with a layer of activated charcoal that can even remove odors from the air coming into your car.
• CVT – Continuously Variable Transmission. A new type of transmission similar to an automatic transmission, this device contains no gears. Instead, on most CVTs power is transferred via a belt-and-pulley system. CVT fluid is the lubricant used in CVTs. Note that CVT fluid is vastly different than ATF, and ATF can not be used in a CVT.
• Interval – The mileage- or date-based requirement at which a maintenance service should be performed. Maintenance intervals vary by manufacturer, model and vehicle usage. Most automakers recommend a routine oil change every few thousand miles or several months. Check your owners manual for the correct maintenance intervals for your vehicle.
• Multipoint Inspection – A comprehensive inspection of a vehicle’s main systems. Most automotive maintenance facilities perform these inspections, which can cover anywhere from a dozen to several dozen components and fluid levels, as part of a full-service oil change. Many times, technicians conducting a multipoint inspection can find problems early, allowing customers to take corrective action before a very expensive repair is needed.
• Turbocharger – Essentially an “air pump” that uses exhaust gases to spin a small air compressor, allowing more air to enter an engine and increasing potential power output. Superchargers operate on the same concept, only they use an engine-driven belt instead of exhaust gas to spin the compressor.

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