Mooresville Auto Repair

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, an oil change should be at the top of your list of priorities. Oil changes should be regularly done because they help increase your engine's longevity and significantly boost your car's overall performance. Clean motor oil provides better lubrication for the engine, which allows all its moving parts to move freely. Also, you will get the best of the best gas mileage when your oil is fresh. With all these fantastic benefits, you should never neglect an oil change.   Top 3 Indicators That You Need an Oil Change Dark Colored Oil Fresh oil should have an amber color and be free of dirt and debris. However, over time the oil will collect pollutants from the engine. Therefore, you should check your oil levels at least once a month, using a rag and the yellow oil dipstick located near the engine. Wipe off the oil from the dipstick, put it back in, and remove it once again. The dipstick will indicate the level and quality ... read more

When you start the engine of your car, the engine's temperature starts to go up. If its temperature is not regulated throughout your drive, the engine could overheat and cause serious damage. To prevent such an eventuality, modern cars come with automated cooling systems comprised of the radiator, the thermostat, and the fan. However, the cooling system can also malfunction over time. Here are some signs that your cooling system is in trouble: Rising Temperature Gauge This is one of the first signs that you will notice when the cooling system fails. If the temperature gauge is rising abnormally, it means that the engine is overheating, and the cooling system is not effective in keeping the temperatures low. Therefore, when you notice that your car's temperature gauge going up abnormally, you need to know that the engine could be overheating and seek the attention of our shop before the issue progresses. White Steam When the engine overheats, you might notice white smoke or ... read more

One wouldn't be surprised to learn that as technology has advanced it has advanced in vehicle manufacture as well, to improve the safety of drivers, passengers, and everyone on the road. Thus, it is important not to ignore your car's warning lights when they light up on the console. Ignoring warning lights in your vehicle can turn out to be costly and could lead to more serious problems. The computers in cars and other types of vehicles are there to make life easier for the driver also to ensure vehicle safety. Here is a list of warning lights vehicle owners should look out for: The Airbag Light: If the airbag light is illuminated it means there is a problem with one or more of the airbags in the airbag system and it means that in the case of a collision one of the airbags may not deploy. This is often an electrical problem.   The Oil Light: If the oil light is illuminated it could mean that the oil in the engine is low or that the oil pump is not wor ... read more

One thing that is ever changing, is technology in cars. Manufacturers are constantly developing ways to improve the driver’s comfort, entertainment, and safety. Along with new features for the comfort of drivers and passengers, there’s also emerging technology going on under the hood. With the advent of the internal computer, cars are better than ever, and they continue to improve. The most recent development includes the advancing technology of car air conditioning systems and a new kind of refrigerant. This new refrigerant is said to help improve fuel efficiency while also greatly reducing the harmful effects placed on the environment. Here’s what’s changing, what you need to know, and who can help when your air conditioner needs service. Through the Years In the 1930’s through the early ‘90’s FREON, also known as R12, was used in all vehicle air conditioning systems. By the mid 90’s R12 was phased out and replaced by 134a refrigerant ... read more