Mishawaka Auto Repair

Is Cold bad for cars? The cold as we know cold, can make us sluggish, imagine what our harsh winters do for our Vehicles fluids. We do have additives to your fluids to keep them from freezing. It is still difficult for Oil  in it’s thicken state to be forced thru the engine, warm up your car for a few minutes.  Battery – The cold is hard on your Battery, in really extreme cold, the Battery may not start. Carrying Jumper Cables is always a great idea, if your Battery is over 3 years old, consider buying a new one. FLUIDS – With the weather cold as it is the Oil will get thicker too, which can cause wear on your Engines Oil Pump. A few suggestions, switch to Low-Viscosity Oil in winter, with Synthetic Oils they do help out some, helping with the Engine Startup.  Tires – In the cold weather, check tire pressure more often. Running the Tire Pressure low may cause uneven and possibly unsaf ... read more

What should be in a Winter Survival Kit? Here are some items, although you may want more or less depending on passengers, to keep in your Vehicle. Warm down or wool blend clothes, boots sturdy weather ones. Blankets again wool or wool blend, flashlight (make sure you check the flashlight every season, if you’ve left them in the car during the hot weather (they may not be any good) extra batteries. Water bottles, candy bars or high protein bars are really good, First Aid kit along with sanitation & hygiene.  Make sure your cell phone is charged, leaving extra travel plans with family or friends could be helpful. The bottom line is BE PREPARED, know where you are going, check out the routes and more importantly find out the weather forcast.