Blog at Route 46 Mitsubishi

Every car should come with a warranty. How do you know the difference between powertrain and bumper-to-bumper? In this scenario, you are looking at the amount of coverage. For powertrain warranties, components of your vehicle's propulsion system are protected. This includes the transmission, engine, and other important pieces to moving your vehicle, such as the differential.

A powertrain warranty covers just about everything that is important to keeping your car moving on the road. Under a bumper-to-bumper warranty, you get comprehensive coverage that includes everything in a...

A battery that's fully charged and a healthy alternator make a great marriage for good driving performance. The alternator, which serves as a generator, is the piece of equipment under your hood that recycles the power used by the car battery. Without a properly functioning alternator, the battery goes dead. And if your alternator isn't in good condition, you'll notice all sorts of issues with the electrical components in your vehicle, including instrument panel warning lights, dim headlights and interior lights, the unpleasant aroma of burning rubber, and strange...

Having a spare tire can get you back on the road quicker after a flat tire. But have you ever wondered about the difference in a compact temporary spare tire and a full-size spare tire?

Although both spare tires can get you back on the road after a flat tire, only one of them can remain on your vehicle for a longer duration. That’s because a compact spare tire is only designed for an emergency and it has not been built to achieve the same capabilities as a full-size tire. They are considered as “limited use” tires. The capability…

It may seem strange, but by just keeping your gas tank full you can avoid car trouble. It's true though. If you keep your gas tank full, you will reduce the amount of air that will be in it, and air contains condensation. So ultimately you will be reduce-in the amount of air that is in your gas tank.

When condensation gets into your fuel lines and freezes, there is no way for your gas to get to the engine and your car will not be able to start. That is bad news.

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The classic holiday road trip requires certain things to make it successful, and none more important than a properly operating vehicle. Because most holiday road trips exceed 50 miles, this type of trip may reveal deficiencies in the vehicle’s operation that are not more apparent in everyday driving. At 46 Mitsubishi, we understand this fact of life and that is why we advise all that would be taking this annual...

Route 46 Mitsubishi has the experience to match your vehicle make and model with specified wiper blades this holiday season Our friendly team of professionals can give you proven advice on how to maintain your blades in cold weather and improve your driving visibility.

You have holiday events that you need to attend, and there are times when you need to take food with you to those events. If you are concerned that your holiday food might make a mess in your car, be careful how you take it with you using some of our helpful tips.

One of the biggest decisions to make when it comes to your vehicle is what kind of tires should you use. There are a wide range of tires that are suited for specific conditions and the choices can be a bit overwhelming. Come to Route 46 Mitsubishi in Totowa, NJ, and let our team of professionals see what kind of tires would best suit your needs
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Winter is coming and no matter what climate you live in, your vehicle should have certain maintenance done to keep it running right whether you have a foot of snow or beach weather. Naturally, two different climates will have different maintenance schedules so let’s focus on winter temperatures for now.

 

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If you have been shopping for a new vehicle, you may have wondered whether an SUV or car is right for you. Because we know that sometimes it's hard to choose, here are three reasons to switch to an SUV.

 

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