Car service

Recently hubby took my Toyota Wish MPV to service at Sunday Motors. The services included engine & filter oil change and brake job. Before the service was completed, both of us were estimating how much the repair cost would be. If only there is such service here in Malaysia like the one provided by RepairPal (which gives us independent and unbiased repair estimates, user ratings and reviews, plus advice one can't get anywhere else) one does not need to worry about the repair cost when sending their car(s) for service whether it's a Toyota Wish like mine or Acura TL.


For a person who only drives and knows nuts about car repair & maintenance of the car engine, this recent car service had given me some pointers to learn about:

1) Engine oil lubricates and removes heat from internal engine components. The oil filter removes harmful deposits from the engine oil, preventing them from being circulated throughout the engine. As a general rule, engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles to keep the engine healthy and to prolong its life. For more facts on best practices about engine oil & filter change, you may click here.

2) Brake pad material wears out over time. Brake pads should be periodically inspected for wear and must be replaced before the friction material is worn away completely. If it isn't, metal-to-metal contact will occur between the brake rotor and the worn-out brake pad. If metal-to-metal contact occurs, the brake rotor will be damaged, and it will need to be resurfaced or replaced. For best practice tips on Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement , click here.