MaintenanceSevere Service RequirementsA lot of Melvindale drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. C... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 28, 2020 Busting Automotive Myths in Melvindale, MichiganMyths passed around our Melvindale, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers r... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 21, 2020 Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Melvindale, MichiganThe median age for cars in the Melvindale, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Melvindale Car Care we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise.If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 01, 2020 Can Your Car Last Another Year?Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Melvindale car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Melvindale, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot long... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 15, 2020 Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto RunningAt Melvindale Car Care we've had a lot of Melvindale customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent o... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 21, 2019 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 07, 2019 Melvindale Car Care On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Melvindale, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that mak... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 09, 2019 Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Melvindale Car CareThese days many people in the Melvindale area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a sch... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 07, 2019 Maintaining Your Older Car in Melvindale, MichiganThe government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Melvindale, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Melvindale motoring publ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 24, 2019 Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in MelvindaleThere's a segment of the Melvindale area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 10, 2019 |
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