Whether you're right on time for every oil change and brake replacement or you're one to wait until your mileage sticker and odometer match, it's always important to stay on top of regular vehicle maintenance. However, it's easy to remember to change the oil when a check engine light turns on or replace our brakes when they begin to feel less responsive, but what about the good old tune-up? Many car owners aren't entirely [...]
Vehicle tune-ups are an important part of keeping your car running smoothly. But what exactly does a tune-up entail? Murray Master Muffler has all the details of what's involved in a tune up, such as what the mechanic is looking for and what it costs. How Often Does Your Vehicle Need a Tune-Up Preventative inspection and maintenance services should be regularly performed on your vehicle to keep it running properly. The frequency of tune-ups [...]
Your car's brake system is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. It is responsible for stopping the car, so it's important to make sure that your brakes are always in good condition. Unfortunately, brake systems often wear down and need repairs. How do you know when your brakes need attention? Let's explore below. Signs of Brake Failure Brake Fade One of the most common brake problems is brake fade. This happens [...]
Procrastinators, listen up—Taking your vehicle in for a tune-up will prevent more problems from piling up on your plate! Through lowering your auto care and fuel costs, prolonging the life of your car, and ensuring your vehicle is performing well, a tune-up will make sure you have the money, time, and transportation to tackle anything else that needs attention on your list. During a tune-up, your technician will replace old spark plugs, fuel and [...]
While the Check Engine light is a pretty big deal on your vehicle, so is proper wheel alignment and balancing. You might think you’re fine to continue driving with a wobbly steering wheel or a strange sound coming from your tires, but the experts at Master Muffler Murray suggest otherwise. The Difference Between Alignment and Balancing Usually grouped together, the process of aligning and balancing your wheels is actually two-fold. You can do one [...]
Whether your car has an automatic or manual transmission, one thing is for sure, it will experience wear and tear over years of use. As the transmission system transfers power from the car’s engine to its wheels, gradually, the components will receive a significant amount of stress. For this reason, it’s essential to have your transmission serviced regularly. Ensuring transmission components aren’t malfunctioning or causing any problems while driving is a huge step to [...]
We all take car batteries for granted. For the most part, they're relatively inexpensive and last a long time. Some of us have even had the same battery for five years or more. But there are signs that we should be aware of, which could mean heading to your Master Muffler Murray mechanic to have your battery changed sooner than you might think is necessary. Let’s Talk About How They Work Before we hop [...]
If you didn’t leave your vehicle's headlights on overnight, you may not know why your battery is dead in the morning. There are several reasons why your car battery may be draining when your vehicle isn’t in use. Let the Master Muffler team of Murray help you pinpoint the problem. Why Won't My Car Start? It’s so frustrating to hop into the car, turn the key, and hear just a few clicks followed by [...]
Besides routinely refilling fluid reservoirs, what are the top 10 most common auto repairs you can expect to encounter? At Master Muffler, we see more than just vehicles with muffler problems. We service engines, offer alignments, and can take care of an oil change. Here are the other most common Murray car repair needs we address. Oxygen Sensor Since our vehicles depend on oxygen to function, they need to have working oxygen sensors for [...]
The Wheels on the Bus We all remember the old daycare song “The Wheels on the Bus,” the hook being that the song, like the wheels themselves, went round and round and round and round. What the song doesn’t tell us, however, is how the wheels on the bus went round and round. Or what happened to the bus’s wheels when the driver wanted to make a turn. Infuriatingly, the song never attempted to [...]
