At Auto
Electric, we specialize in car maintenance for the Twin Cities and know a thing or two about cars.
We also hear many misleading car myths and see firsthand the differences
between reality and what people have been told. So, we thought we would take a
moment to address some of the most common car maintenance myths and what the
actual truths are.
When it
comes to automotive repair work, there can be a lot of information and ‘fake
news’ being spread. And like with all myths, some are more believable than
others. So take a look below and the next time you encounter a possible car
myth, enlist the experts at Auto Electric.
An oil change is required every
3,000 miles.
False. It is always a good idea to follow the
advice in your car’s owner’s manual. Some vehicles can travel 7,500 miles or
more between oil changes, it all depends on your vehicle. Experts in car
maintenance like the ones at Auto Electric can help advise you if you’re unable
to locate your manual.
Car batteries recharge after a
jumpstart as soon as it starts driving.
Not exactly
It can actually take hours to get the battery fully charged again, especially
in the winter. Heated seats and other accessories draw so much power that the
alternator has little juice left to recharge the battery. You can actually have
a load test to check at your local car maintenance shop to see if the battery
will still hold a charge.
Warm up your car before driving it
in the winter.
Although
warming up your car does increase your comfort level, it isn’t necessary to the
health of your car. Thanks to fuel injectors, you do not have to worry about
warming it up to help its performance.
When brake fluid is low, simply top it
off.
When it
comes to your all-important brakes, you should actually bring your car or truck
to our car maintenance and repair shop. We can look over your brakes and put in
the proper amount of brake fluid. Sometimes, low brake fluid indicates a bigger
problem.
A new gas cap is likely needed to
fix a check engine light.
Cars these
days actually have on-board diagnostics. So if your check engine light comes on,
you should take your auto to a car maintenance specialist and repair shop like
ours so we can troubleshoot the problem and get it fixed before it becomes an
even bigger issue.
And, these
are just a few of the car myths floating around. In order to ensure you get the
quality car maintenance your Twin Cities car needs, it is essential to enlist
the experts. Call us at Auto
Electric at 763-537-1221 or you can contact us to Schedule an Appointment.
