The knowledge garage
The Juan Mecánico blog
Clear guides to understand your car: dashboard lights, noises, maintenance, and how to walk into the shop knowing what to ask. No jargon.
Steam coming from the hood? What to do (and not do) when your engine overheats
What you do in the first few minutes can be the difference between replacing a hose and repairing the engine. Step by step, and the 4 things not to do.
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5 car noises and what they usually mean
Your car often warns you before it fails, and one of its most common warnings is a noise. Five common noises, what they usually mean, and how to describe them so your mechanic understands.
October 5, 2026 · 6 min readHow often should you change your oil? 30,000, 10,000, or 5,000 km: it depends on how you drive
The manual's number isn't wrong: it's meant for normal use. With traffic, heat, or short trips, you're most likely due much sooner. Here's how to tell.
September 30, 2026 · 5 min readWhen do you need a wheel alignment and balancing? The guide nobody gives you
They don't trigger a warning light or make an obvious noise, so they get put off. The problem: by the time you notice something, the damage has been adding up. We show you how to catch it in time.
July 24, 2026 · 5 min readOil light came on? Here's what's happening (and why you can't ignore it)
Of all the dashboard lights, this is one of the few that can cause serious engine damage in minutes. We explain how to tell if it's urgent and what to do.
July 21, 2026 · 4 min readA warning light came on? Here's what it means (and what to do)
The first thing to check is whether it's steady or flashing: they're not the same. What each one means, why it comes on, and what to do. A clear, jargon-free guide.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min readYour bike is more than your work tool: here's how we take care of it at Ponlo Pa Llevar
A delivery rider doesn't sell speed, they sell punctuality. Here's how we take care of the tool that makes every delivery possible: the bike.
August 8, 2026 · 4 min readThe alliance betting on prevention over repair: Juan Mecánico and Ponlo Pa Llevar
What happens when a rider's bike breaks down mid-shift? Here's why that question led to this alliance between Juan Mecánico and Ponlo Pa Llevar.
August 8, 2026 · 5 min readComing soon to the garage
Temperature light: when is it an emergency?
How to act in the first minutes to avoid destroying the engine.
5 engine noises you shouldn't ignore
Learn to identify the sounds that warn of a failure before it's too late.
How often should you service your car?
Real intervals, what each service includes, and how not to overspend.
