Monroe Auto Repair

You rely on your car every day, and you have a lot of money tied up in it. It’s probably one of the more valuable things you own…so make sure you get the most out of that investment:Oil changes: Changing your motor oil at regular intervals will ensure long engine life by cutting wear and friction and helping to prevent the buildup of sludge and carbon on internal engine assemblies.Cooling system: Older cast-iron engines could overheat with no serious consequences, but not so with today’s aluminum blocks and heads. Your engine’s coolant has a finite life and should be changed and flushed at regular intervals to prevent accumulation of scale and corrosion in the radiator, heater core and water pump.Finish: A good coat of wax does more than keep your car looking good. It also helps prevent rust from forming, helps to repel debris and dirt and keeps the paint in good shape.Filters: The air filter is crucial to protecting your engine from dirt and particulates ... read more

Every year, about 290 million tires are discarded; of those, about 233 million are recycled in one way or another. Shredded tires can be used for playground surfaces, welcome mats, hot-melt asphalt, bark mulch and even made into building material for “green” construction.But what can you do with your old tires? Here are some ideas:--Fill a tractor tire with sand to make a great sandbox for kids--Hang a tire from a rope as a tire swing--Stack a couple of tires on top of each other, bolt them together and paint them a cheerful color, then use them as a planter--Lay two rows of tires next to each other, somewhat staggered, and use them for broken-field running as part of football conditioning--Bolt two tires together, then affix a round glass top for an instant patio table--Tires can be hung or slightly embedded in the ground and used as planters (note: don’t grow vegetable plants in tires)--With a little imagination and some other building materials, you can u ... read more