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Synthetic Oil Change

Changing your car's oil is a crucial aspect of keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Whether you're a novice or an experienced car owner, this service is one that's beneficial to be able to perform on your own, saving you time and money while being more knowledgeable about your car's past.

Check Engine Light Diagnosis

The check engine light — more formally known as the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) — is a signal from the car's engine computer that something is wrong. The light could be a minor issue, such as a faulty gas cap, or it could mean something more serious, such as a misfiring engine. In many cases, it means that you'll be visiting the car dealer to repair the issue and get the light turned off.

Check engine lights come in orange, yellow or amber, depending on the manufacturer. If the light begins flashing, however, it indicates a more serious problem, such as a misfire that can quickly overheat the catalytic converter. These emissions devices operate at high temperatures to cut emissions but can pose a fire hazard if faulty. In this article, we'll cover the top reasons why a check engine light comes on and determine a course of action for this scenario.

Replace Spark Plugs

Why Do Spark Plugs Need to Be Changed?

When a spark jumps the gap between two electrodes, it actually burns off (erodes) small amounts of metal from each one. Over time, the gap grows to the point where the spark can no longer make the jump. That’s when you get misfires, lower gas mileage, poor acceleration and, ultimately, the dreaded “Check Engine” light.

Replace Engine and Transmission

Drivers naturally become concerned about reliability as a car ages, because the risk of inconvenience and unexpected expenses rises while the miles rack up. Most modern cars can make it to 200,000 miles with little more than routine maintenance and minor repairs for worn components. But Consumer Reports surveys show that some models carry a significantly greater failure rate than their peers.

To understand how often such problems occur, we analyzed data on older models from our Annual Auto Surveys to see which major systems can lead to expensive repairs and identify the models that have a significant risk.

Three problems areas stood out: engines, head gaskets, and transmissions. On some models, these problems occur with surprising frequency at a certain age and mileage.

Replace Battery

There is no simple answer to the question of how long a car battery will last, but it is possible to offer some generalizations based on decades of industry experience. To begin with, we know that the life of a car battery varies based on three key factors: time, heat and vibration. Let’s take a closer look at each.

Replace Brake Pads and Rotors

We don't need to tell you how important brake pads and rotors are to the safety of your vehicle. It's important to replace pads and rotors when they begin to wear out to keep you safe and your vehicle performing at its best. Pads and rotors wear out at various rates for various reasons. Pay close attention to the way your brakes feel before and after you change your pads and rotors so you can know for sure you’ve fixed the problem. If you're not sure when to change your brakes

Replace Timing Belt

The timing belt is so crucial to your engine's operation that its failure is often catastrophic - meaning, not only does your vehicle suddenly not run, the internal engine is likely damaged. It is one of those parts that as much as the replacement is painful as routine maintenance, choosing not to perform this maintenance will absolutely lead to a catastrophic failure, and an even bigger bill.

Below is what you need to know about a timing belt, its function, and how to make sure you stay on top of its replacement.

About us

Euro Car Ruiz is a team of mechanics dedicated to vehicle repair, passionate about providing exceptional service to all their customers. With years of experience, we have helped countless clients.