A clean filter means a breath of fresh air. A cabin air filter is a mechanism that keeps air inside the passenger compartment of your car from becoming stale and unhealthy. Some consumers are not even aware their car has a cabin air filter. Many newer model cars...
THE BASICS BEHIND HEATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AT MIKE’S AUTOMOTIVE Your vehicle’s heating system absorbs excess engine heat through a mixture of water and antifreeze called coolant. Hoses carry the coolant from the engine to the radiator, where heat is...
A special gauge/tool is used to measure the spark plug gap and, if necessary, to bend the electrode to achieve the correct specification. Spark plugs are little devices inside the cylinder that take in high voltage electricity at one end and create a spark at the...
TUNE-UP ENGINE SERVICES With each engine comes a unique set of needs. Mike’s Automotive expert auto technicians will help you determine which tune-up service is right for your car, based on the vehicle’s past use and typical driving conditions. STANDARD...
By keeping up with the your vehicle’s recommended transmission fluid change schedule, you can keep your transmission in good working order and decrease the likelihood of costly transmission repairs down the road. In many cases, a transmission fluid exchange is...
Tire rotation is the practice of moving the wheels and tires of an automobile from one position to another, to ensure even tire wear. Even tire wear is desirable to extend the useful life of a set of tires. The weight on the front and rear axles differs which causes...
