
Damage to your car begins the moment you drive it off the lot. We all know this, but there are ways to speed up this damage without even realizing it, setting yourself up for some hefty repair bills in the future. Unfortunately, many of the following are common habits, and Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission technicians see drivers unwittingly shortening the lives of their cars every day. Here are some of the worst habits we’ve seen, and how you can turn them around to prevent damage to your car. 1) Maintenance Habit: Going too long between oil changes Yeah, we get it, you’d rather do anything than get an oil change. But your engine oil serves a vital purpose in protecting your vehicle and waiting too long to get it changed is asking for trouble. Your oil cools the engine, cleans engine parts and lubricates the engine as it passes through your drivetrain. As a result, the oil becomes dirty, and i ... read more