TIPS FROM THE CERTIFIED SERVICE EXPERTS

BRAKE PROBLEMS

 

 

BRAKE FADE

 

 

 

LOW BRAKE PEDAL

 

 

BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION

 

GRABS

 

 

 

 

ENGINE PROBLEMS

 

 

CUTS OUT

 

 

 

 

DETONATION

 

 

 

DIESELING

 

 

 

HESITATION

 

 

 

 

 

MISS

 

 

 

 

ROUGH IDLE

 

 

SLUGGISH

 

 

 

 

 

SPONGY

 

 

 

 

STALL

 

 

SURGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

 

Stopping distances seem to increase, causing longer braking distances, similar to braking at high speeds.

 

Brake pedal must be pushed unusually far to engage your brakes.

 

Brake pedal fluctuates during application.

 

Car has a tendency to move right or left when brakes are applied. Brakes engage suddenly when applying steady pressure.

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

 

Temporary or complete loss of power. The engine quits at regular intervals. This may occur repeatedly or intermittently, usually under heavy accceleration.

 

Mild to severe pings, usually worse when accelerating. Sounds like a popcorn machine.

 

Engine runs after the ignition switch is turned off. It runs unevenly and may make knocking noises.

 

Momentary lack of response as the accelerator is pressed. It can occur at any speed. It is usually most severe when starting from complete stop. It may cause engine to stall.

 

There is pulsation or jerking that changes with engine speed. The exhaust has a steady spitting sound at idle or low speed. It's not normally felt above 30 mph.

 

The engine runs unevenly at idle. Your car may also shake.

 

Your engine delivers limited power under load or at high speedd. It won't accelerate as fast as normal and loses speed going up hills. Your vehicle has less speed than normal pickup.

 

Little or no increase in speed when accelerator is pushed down. Continuing to push pedal down will eventually give an increase in speed.

 

The engine stops running or dies out. This may occur at idle or while driving.

 

The vehicle meanders, requiring frequent steering adjustments to maintain direction.

 

​With gas prices at record levels and going up, everyone is looking for ways to help save money at the pump. Below are 10 tips, from the U.S. EPA, to help you conserve gas - things you can do and services the Certified Service experts can provide to help improve your mileage. 10 WAYS TO HELP YOU SAVE GAS Tune Up: Properly tuning your engine can improve fuel economy as much as 4%. Fixing a serious issue - such as a faulty oxygen sensor - can boost mileage up to 40%. Pump Up: Properly inflated tires improve gas mileage up to 3.3%.Unpack: An extra 100 pounds of cargo reduces fuel economy by 2%. A loaded roof rack cuts fuel economy by up to 5%. Slow Down: Gas mileage usually drops off rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Every 5 mph over 60 mph is like adding an additional 29 cents per gallon for gas. Avoid Idling: A car gets 0 mpg at idle. Idling can use a quarter to half gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner use. Chill Out: Speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower gas mileage 33% on the highway and 5% in the city. Put It in Overdrive: Using an overdrive gear on the highway saves fuel and engine wear. Unclog: Replacing a plugged air filter on an older car with a carburated engine improves fuel economy by up to 14%. Use the Right Oil: Using the manufacturer's recommended grade of oil improves fuel economy 1% - 2%. Plan Your Trips: Plan routes to avoid heavy periods of traffic congestion. ADDITIONAL WAYS A CERTIFIED EXPERT CAN HELP The Certified Service experts at Millers Auto Service can also inspect your vehicle and perform services that can help your vehicle operate at peak performance. These inspections and services include items such as: Change oil, using the recommended grade of motor oil.Check and change your air filter. Inspect and, if necessary, replace clogged fuel filter. Adjust tire pressure to recommended specs. Inspect and replace emissions components. Inspect brakes for the proper adjustment. Inspect your power steering system and perform a steering alignment, if necessary. Align front suspension. Clean or replace dirty or malfunctioning fuel injectors. Inspect and replace spark plugs and spark plug wires. Check exhaust for a clogged catalytic converter. Check automatic transmission/torque converter for proper fluid levels and proper shifting. Inspect coils/clean connections. Examine and replace cracked or broken vacuum hoses. Perform diagnostic check for stored problem codes on your vehicle's computer for indications of malfunctioning systems.