Category: Car maintenance

New app helps to keep track of cars problems MILTA Technology
Apr 04, 2017
New app helps to keep track of cars problems

Many people feel anxious about limited knowledge about their cars. Even more after garage visit costing more than predicted. However, a new app could boost confidence and get back control of your vehicle. Engine app provides car diagnostics by establishing a connection with your car computer. Run diagnostics and receive reports of possible troubleshoots. With […]

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Take care of all 6 car fluids MILTA Technology
Apr 02, 2017
Take care of all 6 car fluids

How many car fluids you could mention? There are six different fluids which drivers need to pay attention: power steering fluid, coolant, motor oil, windshield washer fluid, brake fluid and transmission fluid. Your car is not imaginable without these essential fluids. Devote a time to pay attention and change them according to a maintenance schedule. […]

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How to check the tyre tread depth MILTA Technology
Mar 30, 2017
How to check the tyre tread depth

Remember in the UK and Europe allowed legal minimum tread is 1,6mm. Worn tyres don’t provide proper contact between a tyre and a road. It’s unsafe and risky. You could get 3 penalty points and pay £2,500 fine. That is only for one tyre under the legal limit. Four tyres will mean £10,000 fine and […]

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Better search for fuel station than running car down to empty MILTA Technology
Mar 28, 2017
Better search for fuel station than running car down to empty

If you truly love your car, you should refuel it each time it is needed. Rather search for the nearest fuel station than ignoring the warning light in your panel. You are slowly damaging your car by driving it on almost empty. This warning light was made to make you aware that your fuel level […]

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6 dangerous car smells which you can recognise MILTA Technology
Mar 24, 2017
6 dangerous car smells which you can recognise

One of the humans strongest senses is the smell. Not many people know that you can even use your nose to recognise the problems with your car. The first of the smells which you could distinguish is similar to the one that burnt rubber gives. It could be a sign of loose hoses or slipping […]

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Is it good to buy a used transmission? MILTA Technology
Mar 22, 2017
Is it good to buy a used transmission?

Remember that any used transmission is never as good as a new one. Nothing lasts forever and a part of its life is gone. You pose a considerable financial risk if you choose to buy the used transmission. You may encounter significant risks of buying used transmission to resolve temporary issues. You will not know […]

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Common causes of a flat battery MILTA Technology
Mar 08, 2017
Common causes of a flat battery

You have been caught out by a flat battery. It’s not the first time it happens. Check out the most common reasons for battery breakdown and find your possible cause of the problem. The most common reason is leaving the lights, radio or other electronic devices on. Don’t leave your car unused for several days […]

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Car key battery change tips MILTA Technology
Mar 06, 2017
Car key battery change tips

Time has come when manufacturers have switched to keyless remotes. Most of the car keyless remotes use a lithium-ion battery which needs change per 3-5 years. You need to consider the change if the battery runs out or remote could have a failure, and you are just left locked out of your car. Check if […]

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Change your power steering fluid MILTA Technology
Mar 04, 2017
Change your power steering fluid

The unwritten rule is to change your steering fluid every 2 years or by driven 24 000 miles. Fluid change interval is very important, and you should adhere to your car’s service book recommendation in order to maintain it in correct condition. It’s very important to follow up as it could get extremely dangerous to […]

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Once in a while check your trip saver - spare tyre MILTA Technology
Feb 28, 2017
Once in a while check your trip saver – spare tyre

Hopefully, you will not need to encounter a situation when you can’t start or continue your trip because you have had a problem with a tyre and need to use your spare wheel. Do you own a new car? Better right away go and check the boot to find if you have the spare wheel. […]

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