Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning & Regeneration Repair

Pretty much any diesel powered vehicle produced after 2005 has a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) installed. DPF’s act by trapping soot produced by burning diesel, which results in a cleaner exhaust. They can also regenerate over time, cleaning themselves by burning off the collected soot at set intervals, or if the readings from sensors warn that the DPF is about to become blocked.

If your DPF goes over the limit, your vehicle may go into limp mode, to protect your engine and prevent a fire ( a blocked filter can get up to 700 celsius), and your DPF warning light will definitely illuminate, and if you ignore it for long enough, it can damage your turbocharger and cause costly damage. It is vital that as soon as you get this warning, you have your vehicle checked by a specialist as soon as possible.

To take care of your DPF, make sure you us the correct low ash engine oil, and if you do mostly short distance city driving, you should take your vehicle on a continuous drive of over 15 minutes travelling at least at 80 kilometres and hour at least once a week to start the self-cleaning regeneration process.

Here at Micria Automotive we can ensure that your DPF is running properly, by checking for faulty sensors, egr valves, and other possible issues before we move on to cleaning the DPF, and we will only recommend replacing the DPF if no other options present themselves.

Logbook Services

Whenever you purchase a new vehicle, the manufacturer provides you with a warranty that will reimburse you the cost of any parts failures for the first few years. This warranty is only valid, however, if you have your vehicle periodically serviced by a certified mechanic, who records these servicings in your vehicle’s logbook and stamps them to ensure they’re legitimate. A lot of people are afraid to take their car anywhere but the dealership, however, you are legally entitled to a choice of mechanic, and as long as they’re certified, your warranty will be valid.

Here at Micria Automotive Repairs our mechanics are fully certified to provide logbook services for all:

• Petrol passenger vehicles
• Diesel passenger vehicles
• LPG passenger vehicles
• Electric/Hybrid vehicles

To book your next logbook service with us, get in touch today!

Brake Services

Your brakes are paramount for the safety of yourself, your passengers, and the drivers you share the road with. While other safety systems mitigate the severity of an accident, your brakes can also act preventatively, and the condition of your brakes can often be the difference between an accident and an emergency stop.

Your brakes suffer an astonishing amount of wear. Afterall, they do bring over a tonne of metal to a complete stop from high speeds multiple times a day! That’s why we agree with brakes manufacturers that you should have your brakes checked at least once a year.

Micria Automotive Repairs’ expert technicians can provide the following brake services:

• Brake component machining
• Brake component replacement
• Brake hose repairs
• Brake restorations

If you haven’t had your brakes checked in a while, talk to us today!

EGR & Intake Manifold Cleaning

Since the 1960s, vehicle manufacturers have installed Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valves to reduce nitrous oxide (NOX) emissions. The EGR valve recirculates a small amount of exhaust into the combustion cycle. The warmth of the exhaust lets the combustion chambers warm up quickly, while the spent, inert gases keep the chambers from getting too hot when the engine fully warms up. Whether mechanical or electronic, EGR valves open and close to control the gas flow. If left open, the excess vacuum will cause the engine to act like it wants to stall, idling roughly or surging. If the valve stays closed, detonation could occur in the combustion chambers; this knocking or pinging will lower mileage and the lifespan of the engine. To smooth a rough idle or hesitant or surging acceleration, and reduce knocking, clean your EGR valve.

In diesel engines, fouling as a result of soot accumulation and depositing occurs as a result of driving at low revs, eco driving or from making short journeys. If fouling occurs anywhere in the diesel engine, the dirt quickly spreads through the entire intake system, as a result of which the engine starts to run irregularly and eventually it even cuts out. This dirt does not go away of its own accord or from regular motorway driving. The intake system must therefore be pointedly and preventively cleaned.

If you’ve noticed knocking, pinging, or other performance issues with your engine, you may be overdue for cleaning!

Steering & Suspension

Faults and flaws in your vehicle’s suspension and steering affect ride comfort and handling, causing body lean through corners, and play in the steering wheel. Your suspension also affects the grip that your tyres exert on the road, and a poor suspension will increase your stopping distance.

Here at Micria Automotive repairs, we can help you with:

• Wheel alignments
• Shock absorbers, springs and struts
• Wheel balancing
• Bushing replacement
• Power steering repairs and replacement

If you’re having trouble with your handling or ride comfort, contact us today!

Clutch & Transmission

As part of the assembly that transfers power from the engine to the wheels, the clutch and transmission are comprised of some of the most complex machinery in your vehicle. Due to the intricate nature of the machinery, even minor flaws can quickly escalate into extremely costly repairs.

Faults in the transmission and clutch can manifest as grinding or clunking noises when changing gears, difficulty changing gears in the first place, or a burning smell coming from under the bonnet after a drive.

Here at Micria Automotive Repairs, our experienced mechanics can help you with servicing and repairs for automatic and manual transmissions, as well as clutch repairs.

If you’ve noticed any of the warning signs mentioned above, get in touch today!

Cooling System Services

If your cooling system is malfunctioning, it can cause a multitude of problems, from reduced fuel efficiency and engine power, to decreased engine lifespan as leaking coolant and overheating damages the engine. If these problems are ignored for long enough, they can render your vehicle immobile, with the cost of repairs being comparable to buying a secondhand car!

Micria Automotive Repairs’ skilled mechanics can provide the following cooling system repairs:

• Radiator/heater unit repairs and replacement
• Head gasket replacement
• Coolant flush and leak check
• Thermostat check and replacement

If your vehicle is overheating or leaking coolant, talk to us today!

Auto Electrical Services

More and more functionality in vehicles is being governed by the auto electrical network. This network handles everything from monitoring fuel and playing music to assisting with braking and gear changing, even putting your vehicle into limp mode pre-emptively if a serious fault is detected, to prevent any lasting damage.

Micria Automotive Repairs’ expert auto electricians can help you with:

• Battery test and replacement
• Alternators and starter motors
• Component test and replacement
• Audio installations
• Lighting upgrades
• Accessory installations
• Solar/battery systems

If your check engine light is staring up at you from the dashboard, contact us today!

Tyres & Wheels

While they may seem relatively simple, modern tyres are marvels of design and engineering. The condition of your tyres is the deciding factor in your traction and handling on the road, especially during wet weather, where the treads of the tyre act as channels to divert water away from where the contact patches meet the road surface.

Your tyres also come with built-in redundancies, designed to allow your tyre to continue to provide acceptable grip even as they wear. These designs are rendered moot however, if your wheels are not aligned, as uneven wear cannot be accounted for in the tyre’s design.

Micria Automotive Repairs can help you with:

• Wheel alignments
• Tyres from major brands for all makes and model of:
  • Car
  • Truck
  • 4WD

If your tyres are looking a bit bald, get in touch today!