The oil light may come on when the oil is low. The engine oil helps lubricate the engine. If this light is on, you should pull over as soon as possible and check the oil level. Driving with low oil can cause major engine damage. If the oil is low, we recommend adding engine oil until the system is full before driving the vehicle. If the light goes off, drive your vehicle to a repair shop to have it inspected. The technician will check for leaks in the engine oil system.
Some vehicles will start to burn oil as they get older. This is common. If your vehicle starts to burn oil, we recommend checking the engine oil regularly to prevent engine damage. On some vehicles, the oil light may come on due to a part failure, such as the Oil Pressure Sending Unit. The oil light is a light that should be taken seriously and should be inspected as soon as possible. Call today to schedule an appointment!
What will happen if the brake line leaks? When brake lines are leaking, the brake fluid level will drop. Brake fluid helps transfer the force and movement created when you press down the brake pedal. When the fluid gets too low, you will lose the brake pressure, and will not be able to stop the vehicle. 59 Auto Repair does not recommend driving the vehicle when the brake fluid is leaking. Eventually, the fluid will drop low enough you will not be able to stop the vehicle. A mechanic will need to
Why is my car starting slow? A long crank is an indication that the battery may be failing on your vehicle. Extreme weather causes stress on the battery and takes more power to start the vehicle. Over time, batteries lose their ability to hold a charge. The mechanic will test the cold-cranking amps and the voltage of the battery to determine if the battery should be replaced. The battery should be tested as part of your vehicle maintenance service. Our mechanics test the batteries with every oil
Does battery corrosion mean bad battery? Over time, corrosion will build up on the battery terminals. When there is corrosion the battery will not properly charge. This will cause premature wear on your battery and may cause the vehicle to not start. If there is corrosion on your battery, we recommend performing a battery service. The technician will take cleaner and a wire brush to scrub the terminals clean. If corrosion is left too long, the battery terminals can be damaged and then will need
