Cary Auto Repair

It’s easy to tell when your car is getting old on the outside. The paint starts to get dull, your headlights aren’t as bright, and you might have a few scratches here and there. But what about under the hood? It can be hard to tell what’s going on in your car’s guts, not to mention when certain parts need timely maintenance. We at Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission of Cary have some good tips on how to tell when your car’s mechanics need a check-up from inner wear and tear! 1. Jerking motions while driving or revving while idling. Both are indications you will need to have your car checked as soon as possible. What they most commonly indicate is engine trouble, whether that be from normal wear and tear or from lack of frequent maintenance. It could also be from issues with your air filter, but either way, you should get it checked! 2. Reduced gas mileage or engine misfiring ... read more

Something as simple as a penny can save you hundreds of dollars when it comes to keeping your car running smoothly. Keeping your tires in their best shape is a job that you can do together with Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission of Cary. Following these easy steps will ensure you get the most life out of your tires and your car. It will also help you get the most out of every gallon of gas. That’s right, your tires affect your gas mileage! If you are driving around on under-inflated tires, you are using more gas than you need. Not to mention, under inflated tires will wear out earlier than properly inflated tires. You can get as much as an extra year of life out of your tires if you just know the best way to maintain them. Tire Pressure Once a month, check the pressure of all five of your tires. That’s right, Five! You should include the spare when doing the job. You don’t want to find out the spa ... read more

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to keep your car running smoothly and, on the road longer, is to change the engine oil regularly. Oil changes done at Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission of Cary are one of the most important things you can do for your car’s engine. It is also one of the simplest steps you can take to save yourself money in the long run. Why should you change the oil? The oil does a vital job. It lubricates the parts of the engine while keeping it clean. The oil grabs all the dirt, dust, carbon, fuel and even water that is in your engine. All those things would otherwise cause damage to parts through wear and corrosion. The oil filter helps to filter out these solid contaminants to allow the oil to last longer. But the filter and the oil have limits on how much contamination they can hold. The filter once full of contamination will go into bypass and will stop filtering. &nb ... read more

You’ve probably heard the expression, “Pay me now or pay me later.” I’m not sure of the origin of this phrase but in 1972 Fram Oil Filters used this phrase in a series of television commercials talking about their oil filters. The actor starts by holding up a Fram Oil Filter and says, “You can pay me now,” then holds up a piston and says, “or, you can pay me later”.  The lesson being, saving money on the little things can cost you big later on. This can be especially true when it comes to keeping your car running. Pinching pennies on your car maintenance can cost you dearly in the long run. Other than your home, your car is one of your biggest investments. Drivers are paying more than ever for vehicles these days and they expect them to last longer than ever. According to the most recent ... read more