Milex Technical Tips

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

• High mileage vehicle inspection and maintenance
• OBD I and prior check engine light
• The OBD II System
• What type of motor oil is recommended?
• Why cars need preventative maintenance
• Why timing belts need replacement

AIR CONDITIONING

• Coping with chilling changes
• EPA finalizes CFC recovery rules
• What are the new rules for selling R12 AC refrigerant

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

• Battery keeps running down
• Can you replace a halogen headlight with an ordinary headlight?
• How do you know when a sensor needs to be replaced?
• How does the oxygen sensor work?
• What size battery is needed?
• Which engine sensors are the most important
• Why are there no returns on electrical and electronic parts?

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

• Are struts simply oversized shock absorbers?
• Do wheels have to be realigned when struts are replaced?
• How do electronic suspension systems work?
• How do you know when a vehicle needs a new springs?
• How to tell if the FWD constant velocity joint needs replacing
• U.S. metal studded snow tire regulations
• What are the significant causes of excessive tire wear
• What do variable rate springs do?
• Why replace rack-and-pinion steering rather than rebuild it?
• Why should ball joints and tie rod ends be changed in pairs?
• Why should shocks and struts always be replaced in pairs?

COOLING SYSTEMS

• Are molded radiator hoses better than flex hoses?
• How often should belts and hoses be replaced?
• What can make an engine overheat?
• What is the best way to fix a coolant leak?
• What kind of maintenance is recommended for the cooling system?