Mr. Gearhead Auto

Mr. Gearhead Auto Mr. Gearhead is delivering honest and professional auto repair and maintenance services to the people of Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.

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03/26/2026

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Prioritizing brake maintenance is essential for the safety of you and your family. Call Mr. Gearhead Auto Repair at 719-...
03/25/2026

Prioritizing brake maintenance is essential for the safety of you and your family. Call Mr. Gearhead Auto Repair at 719-264-1022 to schedule a free brake inspection today.

Happy 40th Birthday to my amazing husband and fabulous mechanic.You keep engines running, fix the impossible, and someho...
03/17/2026

Happy 40th Birthday to my amazing husband and fabulous mechanic.

You keep engines running, fix the impossible, and somehow still keep our whole family going strong too. Your hard work, patience, and big heart mean more to me than I can ever say. I’m so proud of the man you are and so grateful I get to do life with you.
Here’s to 40 years of strength, wisdom, laughter, and greasy hands that can fix just about anything.

Happy 40th Matt and lugnut too🍀🔧

Oil Viscosity: More Than Just Numbers! 🚗💨Ever stared at an oil bottle and wondered what those codes like 5W-30 or 20W-50...
03/02/2026

Oil Viscosity: More Than Just Numbers! 🚗💨

Ever stared at an oil bottle and wondered what those codes like 5W-30 or 20W-50 actually mean? This visual breakdown explains it perfectly!

It all comes down to Viscosity—which is a fancy word for how "thick" or "thin" a liquid is and how easily it flows through your engine.

🔍 Here is the secret code:

❄️ The 'W' (Winter): The first number tells you how the oil flows in the cold. A lower number (like 5W) means the oil stays thin even when it's freezing, helping your engine start smoothly without "dry rubbing" parts together.

🔥 The Second Number: This represents the oil's thickness at high operating temperatures. A higher number (like 50) means the oil stays thicker and provides a heavier protective film when the engine gets really hot.

Which one is better?

Thin Oils (e.g., 5W-30): Great for modern engines, better fuel economy, and fast protection during cold starts.

Thick Oils (e.g., 20W-50): Ideal for high-performance racing, heavy-duty towing, or older engines that need extra "cushioning" to prevent leaks and wear.

The Golden Rule: Always stick to what your owner’s manual recommends! Your engine was precision-engineered for a very specific flow.

Your exhaust pipe is more than just an outlet; it’s a diagnostic window into your engine's health. When something goes w...
02/23/2026

Your exhaust pipe is more than just an outlet; it’s a diagnostic window into your engine's health. When something goes wrong internally, the color of the smoke is often the first visible symptom. Let’s decode these smoke signals:
​Black Smoke (Rich Mixture): This indicates that the engine is burning too much fuel and not enough air. This "rich mixture" is usually caused by faulty sensors, a clogged air filter, or leaking fuel injectors.
​Blue Smoke (Burning Oil): If you see a blue tint, your engine is burning oil. This is a classic sign of internal wear, such as worn piston rings or damaged valve seals, allowing oil to enter the combustion chamber.
​White Smoke (Coolant Leak): Thick white smoke (not just thin v***r on a cold morning) suggests a coolant leak. This is often the result of a damaged head gasket, which can lead to engine overheating and catastrophic failure if ignored.
​Gray Smoke (PCV System): Grayish smoke can be tricky, but it often points to a clogged PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation). A faulty PCV system increases pressure and can lead to oil leaks and poor performance.
​Don't ignore the smoke! Early detection can save you from a total engine rebuild.

A spark plug is responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture inside the engine cylinder.By simply looking at the spark ...
02/22/2026

A spark plug is responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture inside the engine cylinder.
By simply looking at the spark plug tip, a mechanic can quickly understand the engine’s combustion condition, fuel quality, oil control, and temperature level.

Different colors and deposits on the spark plug indicate different engine problems.

We just wanted to send a quick reminder that if we don’t answer the phone right away or respond immediately to a message...
02/19/2026

We just wanted to send a quick reminder that if we don’t answer the phone right away or respond immediately to a message or email, it’s because we’re busy working hard on our customers’ vehicles.

We’re a one-man shop, with occasional help in the office when available. When Jennifer's not working her full-time job or serving as a full-time hockey mom chauffeur, she helps us with calls and messages.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for supporting our small business — it means everything to us!

Your dipstick is talking 👀 do you know what it’s telling you? Check the color before it turns into a costly repair.
02/12/2026

Your dipstick is talking 👀 do you know what it’s telling you? Check the color before it turns into a costly repair.

02/10/2026

Not happy with your current automotive repair shop? Been going to the stealership and feel like you've been robbed? Come give Mr. Gearhead a try! We're conveniently located at 723 S Sierra Madre St. 719-264-1022 We can do anything from preventative maintenance to motor rebuilds/swaps. We can also rebuild/swap transmissions. Are you having an electrical/wiring issue? Want to do a custom build? We do it all

This is a picture of two cabin air filters. Not everyone knows that most cars have them . The filter is what all the air...
02/07/2026

This is a picture of two cabin air filters. Not everyone knows that most cars have them . The filter is what all the air in your vehicle passes through before you take a deep breath. It's job is to clean that air. However if neglected it becomes the filter on the left. ... a place for mold to grow. Don't drive around with this filter especially if you or your passengers have breathing issues.This is a picture of two cabin air filters. Not everyone knows that most cars have them . The filter is what all the air in your vehicle passes through before you take a deep breath. It's job is to clean that air. However if neglected it becomes the filter on the left. ... a place for mold to grow. Don't drive around with this filter especially if you or your passengers have breathing issues.

01/26/2026

A few quick tips for dealing with this weeks cold weather.
1) Your car battery uses a chemical reaction to make electricity. If you turn your lights on for 30 seconds , then turn them off for 10 seconds before starting your car it helps start the chemical reaction before you start the engine ,and need all the power that battery can give you on an ice cold morning.

2) If you have a remote starter , make sure your wipers are turned off , your heat is set to full hot , and your blower speed is set to medium. If the wipers are left on and they freeze overnight you could damage them. Keeping your blower speed off high allows the air to get hotter as it moves across the heater core. Once the car is at full operating temperature you can crank the speed up.

3) If you do not know how old your battery is , or if it's three years or older stop in for a free check. No one wants to get stuck out in this cold.

4) Try not to roll your windows down. If you need to roll them down for tolls or coffee, leave the window just a hair open at night. Most of the parts that run the power windows are plastic. If frozen all it takes is a second of the motor trying to pull the window down....and snap the parts break and you have a costly repair on your hands.

5) Above all drive safe , take your time. Please keep your eyes open for people bundled up , most of them can't hear the cars through the scarfs and hats and may not notice you.

Hope everyone has a great day !

Address

723 S Sierra Madre Street
Colorado Springs, CO
80903

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17192641022

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