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The Four Things That Determine If You Need New Tires

The Four Things That Determine If You Need New Tires

You need to be aware of these four things when deciding if you need new tires: tread wear, exposure to the elements, tire age and visual inspection. Tread Wear Use the penny test. With this easy test, a penny can buy you peace of mind when it comes to your tires and safety. Place a penny head first into several tread grooves across the tire. Looking across the tread surface of your tire, if your tread is touching Lincoln’s head the it means you have at least 2/32 of an inch of tread depth which is good enough to be safe. If your tread does not touch Lincoln’s head your tire tread is shallow and worn, and your tires need to be replaced.   Why Worry About Tread Wear? The most important reason to worry about tread wear is safety. When your tire tread is worn, your car may respond poorly in adverse weather conditions like rain and snow. The tires ability to displace water or slush from between the tire and the road is diminished from w ... read more

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AUGUST IS BRAKE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

AUGUST IS BRAKE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

Your brakes are one of the most important systems for accident prevention. Brakes are your first line of defense when it comes to avoiding collisions. This is why it’s so important to take good care of your vehicle’s brakes by consistently performing scheduled maintenance. August is Brake Safety Awareness Month, so we at Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission want to make sure you’re informed about the best way to monitor the condition of your brakes. Your braking system is made up of generally six components: pads (shoes), rotors (drums), calipers, lines, master cylinder and ABS controller. Luckily, most of these parts last a long time. The parts of your brakes that need the most routine maintenance are your pads and rotors. Pads and rotors are the wear parts of the braking system. So, having regular inspections is necessary to assure you have adequate braking material on both. Also, routinely check yo ... read more

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Four Bad Car Habits to Break

Four Bad Car Habits to Break

We all have bad habits, and some of them are worse than others. Sometimes our bad habits can really hurt us, literally and financially. We see this sometimes at Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission. That’s why we thought we’d spotlight some bad car habits that a lot of people do that might result in extra visits to the auto care center. What sort of bad habits are we talking about? Well, see if you ever do any of these. You ignore a potentially troubling sound coming from your car. Maybe it’s the brakes making a screeching sound. Perhaps it’s a banging noise while driving down the road. Neither of those sounds are good, but maybe you would downplay their significance if your car is still running without a problem. If you’re hearing screeching when you’re braking, you need to have the brakes inspected.  You probably need brake pads, and if you’re not careful, and the s ... read more

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Eight Things That Will Help You Choose a Shop You Can Trust

Eight Things That Will Help You Choose a Shop You Can Trust

If you’re not a car care expert, it can be hard to ignore that little voice inside your head that can’t help but wonder if you’re about to get ripped off every time you pull into an auto repair shop. A survey conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center found that only about 50 percent of people completely trust their local shop to fix their cars. That means that there is another 50% of the respondents that don’t trust the people who repair their cars! If you don’t know a lot about cars, you can at least know the right questions to ask and things to look for that can help you feel better about going in for your next auto service. Here are eight things that will help you choose a shop you can trust. Get referrals from friends. These folks have already done the hard w ... read more

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Five Ways To Help Your Car Get To 200,000 Miles And Beyond

Five Ways To Help Your Car Get To 200,000 Miles And Beyond

So, you’ve just paid off your car. It seemed like it took a million years, but finally, you can relax and not worry about monthly payments. You may be thinking that you need to buy a new car. After all, while it didn’t really take a million years to pay it off, it did take a while, and your odometer shows that you’ve been driving it for well over 100,000 miles now. Isn’t it time to get a new car? Not necessarily. If you could drive your car for another 100,000 miles how much money could it save? It’s financially smart to keep your car running for as long as you safely can. According to Consumer Reports, motorists who have a car that hits 200,000 miles, which generally takes around 15 years, end up saving $30,000 or more over purchasing a new car. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be difficult to reach 200,000 (or more) miles, esp ... read more

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Recognizing Signs Of Vehicle Engine Damage

Recognizing Signs Of Vehicle Engine Damage

When a dash warning light come on, we hold our breath as the thought of an expensive bills flashes through our minds. As a car owner, preventive engine maintenance is one of the most important things to keep your vehicle healthy and your wallet happy. Although it’s not always black and white when it comes to our finely tuned machines, technicians at Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission share some of the more obvious signs that your vehicle may be experiencing engine damage. Check Engine Light You may be patiently waiting in the carpool line when an immediate anxious moment hits; your check engine light illuminates. We all know that dreadful feeling and we can only hope the light is informing us of a something simple like a loose gas cap. As unnerving as it may be, an illuminated check engine light is a useful tool to inform you of potential engine trouble. Although issues may range in severity, it is always ... read more

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The TOP Five Habits That Are Destroying Your Vehicle

The TOP Five Habits That Are Destroying Your Vehicle

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

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Warning Signs Your Car Is Not Running Properly

Warning Signs Your Car Is Not Running Properly

Catching a problem early is the best way to help prevent long-term damage. This is true for many things. For example, if you roll your ankle, you should ice it, elevate it and take some time to rest as soon as possible. Failure to do so could lead to a more serious, long-lasting injury.  When it comes to your car, the same holds true. By addressing problems early, you’ll likely increase the life of your car and save yourself some money in the process.  You just need to keep an eye out for warning signs that your car may not be running properly or you can ask the professionals at Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission. Battery Trouble One of the most common car problems is an aging or defective battery. With all the electronics on modern vehicles a good working battery is essential. Typically, a car battery should be replaced every three years. After that, most car batteries will become unreliable. If you fin ... read more

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Importance of Car Maintenance with Growing Costs of New Vehicles

Importance of Car Maintenance with Growing Costs of New Vehicles

It’s always fun to drive a new car off the lot. It’s not always fun to pay for it. In fact, paying for a car is unfortunately getting less enjoyable, for a variety of reasons. Cars are getting more expensive. According to the Kelley Blue Book, the average price of a new passenger vehicle jumped 3 % in the last year, to $33,845. And, again, that’s just the average. Many people spend far more on a new car. It’s taking us longer to pay off our cars. Last year, an analysis from Edmunds.com revealed that drivers are now spending more than ever in history to pay off their loans. The average length of time to pay off a car is 69.3 months, up 6.8 percent from five years ago. Car insurance ... read more

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NOTICEABLE SYMPTOMS OF WORN SHOCKS

NOTICEABLE SYMPTOMS OF WORN SHOCKS

Have you ever felt like you were driving inside a blender? That is, your car started shaking uncontrollably? If that’s ever happened to you, you probably needed new shock absorbers/struts. Shock absorbers (struts) do exactly what they say they do, they absorb shock, which means that they keep your tires firmly planted on the road and consequently you can easily control your car. Without properly working shock absorbers/struts, your car is going to bounce and keep bouncing. This bouncing is going to make your car hard to steer, especially on turns. Also, when you brake, you may find the front of your car dips downward. Driving a car with shocks/struts that are failing or falling apart is a little like going on a ride at an amusement park, without the amusement. So how can you tell if your shocks/struts are worn and need replacing? Obviously, if your car is bouncing, rolling in turns, dipping when braking and/or shaking uncontrollably, you probably need shock absorbers/struts. Aft ... read more

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