Tips & advice page

What is the right time to rotate my tires?

Aptly you should rotate your tires every other time you get your oil changed or after driving 6000 miles. Negligence here can lead to the tires wearing out faster.

Should I follow the time belt replacement intervals, very strictly?

Absolutely! In case you do not you might have to bear the cost of repairing an engine with a damaged timing belt, which is way higher as compared to the replacement cost. A problem with the timing belt can lead to severe engine damage.

“Check engine” or “Service engine soon” light turns on – What is wrong with my car?

Most of the vehicles these days have a lot of computer systems and components to govern the function and the efficiency of the engine. A failure in any component can lead to the illumination of the light. Your car might be running fine but you should have the problem fixed to avoid problems in the future.

My car has an overheating issue, what’s the solution?

If your car remains in this overheated condition for too long it can be a huge problem. Just pull off your car from the main road and turn off the engine. Avoid touching the radiator in order to try to find the fluid levels as it can lead to severe burns as well. The best thing to do is to tow your car to the nearest Mira Mar auto repair shop.

What is the right time to change oil?

The oil change should be done after every 3000 miles or as per the directions in the car manual provided.

I see milky brown engine oil, what is it?

The milky brown color develops due to the mixing of the coolant and the engine oil. A defect in the head gasket or a failure in transmission or cracked casings can be responsible for this. You have to get this fixed by a professional Mira Mar auto mechanic at the soonest.

What is the best way to ensure that the electrical connection for my car battery is good?

You need to get the battery cables and terminals checked regularly to ensure that everything is fine, make sure that everything is kept clean.

What are synthetic motor oils?

These are specialized oils that work very well for heavy vehicles that are used to tow or for vehicles used in extreme climatic conditions. They have high output and are apt for turbo or supercharged engine vehicle.

They cost a lot more that the regular mineral oil but at the same time you can be sure of better mileage and last longer. Synthetic motor oils are said to be instant lubricators.

What is the right time to change my car’s fuel filter?

In order to keep your car in great condition, get the car’s fuel filter replaced after every 30000 miles or as suggested in the car owner’s manual.

When to get my car’s spark plugs changed?

Most vehicles have spark plugs that have to be replaced every 2 and a half years or 30000 miles. However if your vehicle has platinum tipped spark plugs, they last for 100000 miles.

How to get a burnt fuse replaced?

If the fuse burns out you can get it replaced with a fuse of same amperage and if the problem pertains, you should get your circuit checked from a Mira Mar auto mechanic.