Doral Auto Repair

If you look at your battery and notice white, blue, or green crust on its terminals, you're dealing with a corroded battery. While you may jump the gun and assume that your battery is done for, it may only be deprived due to the poor connections. We suggest cleaning it off and retesting your battery. Either way, it is a wonderful habit to regularly clean your battery to ensure corrosive matter doesn't linger and weaken the battery's charge.   The crusty matter on your battery is called corrosion, and it is the hydrogen gas leaving the sulfuric acid within the car battery. Whenever this occurs, your battery will lose its charge. Various things can cause it: Exposure to salt and moisture Overcharging Age How to Clean the Battery Terminals Before we get into the process of properly cleaning your car battery, you will need to gather a few items: Gloves & eye protection Baking soda Anti-corrosion pads Petroleum jelly/vaseline Brushing tool Water Cloths Step ... read more

Most vehicles on the road nowadays have many different ways to alert us when it needs repairs. One way to tell if you have car troubles is by smell. Different odors can indicate a multitude of problems, which is why we've created this easy guide to narrow down your vehicle smell. Below are the four most common vehicle smells and what they mean: Musty Basement Smell If you notice that your car smells like a dirty, humid basement, there is a strong possibility that you have mildew or mold growing in your HVAC vents. You can get rid of it most of the time by turning on your heaters and rolling down the windows to dry out the system. If the problem persists, please take it to an auto repair shop. Burnt Oil Scent There's no better way to describe it than what it is. If oil is leaking out of your engine, odds are it will burn. You may also see smoke coming out from under the hood or your exhaust when this happens.  Gasoline We've all stood at the gas pump, so we are al ... read more