Mishawaka Auto Repair

Can you drive a Toyota Camry with a blown valve cover gasket? As long as the amount of oil leaking is small, yes (if you can stand the smell of burning oil). If you are losing lots of oil then no, you could do damage to your engine causing it to seize up. From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks Auto Service at 405 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 574-255-4724, or visit online: https://ricksautoservice.org/  #Toyota mechanic near me #Valve Cover Gasket #Engine Repair #Engine Replacement #Toyota #Ford #Honda #Chevy

Symptoms of a bad or failing Valve cover Gasket. Is a leak in my valve cover gasket serious? Signs of a faulty gasket: Burning oil smell, Valve cover is dirty and leaking oil, Engine low on oil, Engine is running rough and misfiring. The job of a valve cover gasket is to protect the cylinder head from the environment. It keeps oil from escaping your motor, it is made of plastic or cork and is a seal between the cylinder head and the valve cover itself. Over time the gasket becomes brittle and it will start cracking, losing its integrity and could start leaking causing major problems it not replaced. Your gasket may last from 20,000 to 50,000 miles, depending on hard and where you drive your vehicle. From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks Auto Service at 405 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 574-255-4724, or visit online: https://ricksautoservice.org/ #Valve Cover Replacement near me #Toyota mechanic near me #Valve Cover Gasket Replacemen ... read more

Why is my car making a squeaking Noise when I drive? There are a number of items that can cause the squeaking noise. Today I will talk about Brakes: pads and rotors. Your brake pads are actually designed to make noise when they are worn to the point of replacement. (Don’t ignore odd noises your vehicle makes) So listen when you apply the brakes, not calling your mechanic (Ricks Auto Service in Mishawaka) you may end up damaging your rotors as well. The cost will be a lot more if you also have to replace both elements- pads & rotors. I If the brakes squeak or squeal first thing in the morning (be aware if it has rained or snowed) it could be just surface rust or moisture and dirt. However, if every time you brake you are hearing the squeal or squeak you have  problem. As the pads wear down, they have a safer feature, a small metal tab, contacts the rotor surface, letting you know it is time to change the pads. Thus you hear the squeak or squeal. If though, you are start ... read more

Not wanting to travel far from home? Here is a great beach to go to. Waco Beach in Bridgeman In. great for families. If you are a hiker there is lots of beach to check out. As you can see from the shop in Mishawaka it is only about an hour away. Sunscreen, reading material, hiking boots oh and don’t forget the bathing suit! From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks Auto Service is proud to serve our local community since 1977, Located at : 405 W. Jefferson Blvd, 574.574.4724 .https://ricksautoservice.org/ #ricksautoservice #Mishawakamechanic #mishawaautorepair #covid #electricalissues