We all have busy lives and it's easy to forget to check on your car and it's needed maintenance when it's something you drive every day. Below are some basic maintenance things you can do on your own in less than five minutes to ensure your vehicle continues to run smoothly and save you costly repairs.   Oil & Coolant Levels  Low levels of either can cause significant engine troubles especially if left long term. You should be checking levels about once a month. However if you have an oil leak you should check more often. It is also good practice to check these levels before long trips. If you’re uncertain how to check oil and coolant levels you should refer to your car’s user manual.  PRO tip: you are also always welcome to stop by Milex/Mr. transmission and we will check your fluid levels for free in most cases.   Tire Pressure  Again, once a month and before road trips is a good time to do this but the weather ... read more

Is your vehicle’s AC not keeping up? High temperatures are here to stay for another couple of months and there is no reason to suffer on your commute. A routine service can drastically improve the performance of your car's AC to help you survive those hot Oklahoma summers.    Ideally your car’s AC should be serviced every two years with your cabin filter being replaced about once a year. If you feel like you’re not getting a lot of air flow your cabin filter is the likely culprit. At the end of the day if you don’t remember when your AC was last serviced it is likely time.    Once you have serviced your AC you’ll want to get the most out of it. Below are some tips to not stress the system and use it to its fullest.    In extreme heat roll down the windows so that your AC isn't trying to cool the superheated air in the cabin of your car.  Park in the shade when possible. (See #1)  Don't set your AC ... read more

We at Milex are proud to say that in May we have been awarded the Moran Brands Franchise award for excellence for the 14th year in a row. Ever since our first full year in business in 2012 we have been consecutively in the top ten percent of franchisees in overall customer service earning us this award in excellence.   Our open and honest approach to things like timely communication and fair problem solving when it comes to our customers, as well as our focus on a clean and friendly environment earned us this award year after year and it’s no surprise. While others may consider it hard work it has simply become the standard at which we operate. It is in everything we do, from how we keep our customers informed and educated throughout the process to our attention to detail and refusal to cut corners. We see the benefits of our efforts in action everyday from our customers, whether it be in their relief at our open communication, their trust as returning customers, or simply ... read more