Miami Auto Repair

Can I drive my Jeep with the ABS light on?    Your Jeep is built to handle various terrains and challenges however, when the ABS, Anti-Lock Braking System, light illuminates on your dashboard it's important to have the vehicle inspected by a service professional.  What does the ABS light mean?  The ABS is a safety feature designed to prevent wheel lock-up during hard braking, enhancing control and stability. It achieves this by modulating brake pressure to individual wheels, allowing the driver to maintain steering control while braking. This is especially important when driving in South Florida due to frequent rain storms and aggressive driving habits which may cause frequent hard braking. When the ABS system detects a potential wheel lock-up, it intervenes by adjusting brake pressure multiple times per second, ensuring that the wheels continue to rotate, promoting optimal traction and preventing skidding. The ABS light on your dashboard serves as a warning ... read more

Can I drive my Jeep with an oil leak?  Traditionally engine oil serves as a lubricant, reducing friction between moving parts in the engine. It also helps dissipate heat generated during combustion, preventing components from overheating. Moreover on contemporary Jeep engine's specifically the Pentastar 3.2 and 3.6 as well as the Multiair Engine designs engine oil serves a hydraulic function to engage solenoids within the VVT system. Engine oil pressure is affected by temperature and volume and thereby a engine that is leaking engine oil may have a reduction in its ability to sustain oil pressure required for modern Jeep engines. As a note on engine oil pressure, Chrysler does allow for a lower threshold of 12 psi however in our experience an engine with oil pressure below 20 psi is worth monitoring for underlying faults.    How far can I drive with an oil leak?  The answer to whether you can drive your Jeep with an oil leak is not a strai ... read more