Getting the Facts Straight on Some Misleading Car Myths

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.