Mishawaka Auto Repair

Drivers: Halloween Safety  1. Use your headlights — Halloween nights can be foggy and dark. Always make sure you use your headlights so you are visible to pedestrians. 2. Speed control — Be extra cautious and alert when driving. Drive slower than the posted speed limit, especially in residential areas. Excited children not pay attention before darting or crossing the road. Drive slowly so you can respond quickly if you need to.  3. Don’t drive distracted — Keep your full attention on the road. Avoid using your phone and keep music at a level which enables you to hear horns and pedestrians around. 4. Exit driveways and pull onto streets with extreme caution

Why we use BG for our Brakes. BG Brake Fluid Conditioner slows corrosion in the Brake system. It maximizes brake fluid performance. Prevents corrosion in master cylinder. Cleans varnish from the brake system Removes air from the brake lines Replaces worn brake fluid with BG Heavy Duty DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid (The DOT part refers to the U.S. Department of Transportation, which issues detailed standards for all motor vehicle brake fluids in the country. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 116 details three different classifications of glycol-based brake fluids, and one silicone-based brake fluid (SBBF) [source: USDOT].) More responsive brakes Increased vehicle safety Smoother stopping Quieter brakes

  IS A FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING NECESSARY? A Fuel System Service keeps your engine running smoothly and efficiently.  Knowing your Owner Manual mileage recommendations keeps you informed as how often it should be done. HOWEVER if you are experiencing any of the following changes in your engine, or you are just a hard driver. SYMPTOMS: Poor Fuel Economy Power Loss Increased emissions Pinging/Knocking Hard Starting Rough Idle WHAT A FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING DOES FOR YOUR ENGINE: Cleans Fuel Injectors Clean throttle body Corrects balance of fuel and air in system Removes combustion Chamber deposits Cleans plenum and air intake Cleans intake valves and ports OVERALL BENEFITS: Reduced harmful emissions Restores the power Your car performs better Fuel efficiency is restored

Winter Maintenance is just that keeping your car well maintained. Cars today aside from safety (which has vastly improved) are much better then say cars of the 70’s or 80’s. Cars today are more Durable. It wasn’t unusual for cars of the 1960-1970 era not lasting more then 100,000 mile with some major problems. Cars today go well over that. Functionality. Power Steering, ABS Brakes, and Power Windows are almost standard. Transmissions are better. Fuel economy is more than way better. And the vehicles we drive are more comfortable. Those of you who enjoy their entertainment, the radios, CD players are much better. Hooking up your phone to the car stereo and playing your music. Spotify and other cheap ways of playing your own music. You have CiriusXM radio. Making a hands free phone call is just as easy

Cooling System Power Back flush Why get a cooling system flush? On your vehicle the cooling system removes the tremendous heat generated by your Chevy, Honda, Ford and any car you drive. Over time the coolant mixture becomes contaminated with scale and rust, which clogs and damages the cooling system components. Checking this yearly is very important,  look on your vehicles manual if it states mileage.  What we check? Pressure conditions and coolant volume. Making sure the radiator cap fits correctly and is not cracked. The hoses need to be check on wear, are they cracked and disintegrating. The same goes for the Engine belts. What are the warning signs? Check engine warning light is on Low coolant warning light is on Engine is overheating How important is this service? As with all maintenance it is very important to keep your vehicle healthy and running longer