Mishawaka Auto Repair

Many customers call asking “What could Check Engine Light mean? And many customers wonder why we have to do a Diagnostics Check; Diagnostic tests are valuable, they help the Technician detect small problems before they become major fixes. Please don't ignore your Check Engine Light. There are many reasons your “Check Engine Light is on” this light is part of your cars’ on-board Diagnostic System, getting read from the cars’ computer. Reasons the Check Engine Light is on:  Engine Problems Transmission Problems Emissions problems: All the different Modules and SensorsAir/Fuel delivery problemsIgnition https://www.ricksautoservice.org/appointments  #ricksautoservice #mechanic #mishawaautorepair # #AutoRepairNearMe #autorepairnearme  

The Car you drive needs Water, the job of the Water Pump in your Vehicle main job is to keep the Coolant moving, it goes through the Engine Block, also the Radiator and your Hoses keeping the right operating Temperature. What are some symptoms of a bad Water Pump? The customer called complaining of a burning smell coming from the Engine.    Coolant leak Water Pump corrosion. Water Pump Pulley come loose. Engine light on or Engine is overheating. Steam from the Engine Over time and wear your Gaskets and Seals show wear by cracking and drying out or possibly breaking. Water Pumps are made of commercial grade steel, which isn’t always rust resistant, in Midwest weather or any freezing type of weather where salt is used. Water Pump pulleys usually last the lifetime of your Vehicle. In rare cases the pressed bearing can bust loose causing grease to leak out and the pulley stops spinning. Routine Maintenance, servicing the Cooling System, making sure the Coolant is clean ... read more

Is an Oil Pan Leak serious? If you are driving with Low Oil levels, that is certainly a sure way to damage your engine, replacing an Engine is way more expensive then regular Oil changes. Being stranded is no fun, especially in this cold weather in the Midwest. What is an Oil Pan in an Engine? The Oil Pan itself is made of Aluminum or Steel, with Aluminum being the most preferred, although more expensive. The Oil Pans main function is as a reservoir for the Oil pumped through out the Engine. Having a pump resting in the pan filters out debris, dirt and other impurities that flow thru the Engine. Depending on climate, colder weather with snow accumulating, may rust out sooner than the usual replacement every 8-9 years, because of salt used on the roads. What can cause an oil pan leak Worn or damaged Oil Pan Gaskets  too long between Oil Changes If gasket is incorrectly installed. Rings or Seals are bad. Symptoms Gone to long without an oil ... read more

Where should I go on a Road Trip in the Winter? Great question! As you can see from the map we are taking a short trip. We have our survival kit, checked and rechecked the weather, it’s been so nasty that we were not sure if we should go, but looking at the radar it looks ok. So, we are headed a little bit South, not warm enough, we will be staying at Fort Harrison State Park which is a fun place to hike. Making sure our Vehicle was Road Ready was the first thing we did, if you are planning a trip don’t hesitate to call or text. https://www.ricksautoservice.org/appointments #ricksautoservice #mechanic #mishawaautorepair # #AutoRepairNearMe #autorepairnearme