Alternators are a main component in your vehicle. They are responsible for recycling power to the battery as you drive. This keeps your battery powered and your vehicle on the road. If the alternator stops working properly, you aren't going to be going anywhere anytime soon. By knowing what to be on the lookout for, you can minimize the amount of hassles and headaches you are going to encounter along the way.
29 December 2015
There's a degree to which brake service is inevitable, but there are plenty of understandable bad habits many drivers have that are making matters much worse than they need to be. Here are a few examples including what you can do to reverse directions and make sure your brakes last a bit longer so you have more time in between brake service. Braking with Your Left Foot It's obviously tempting to use your right foot to hit the gas and your left foot to brake.
24 November 2015
The tires you use need to be kept in great condition for a smooth and safe ride. Maintaining your tires gives you the best gas mileage and great control on the road; it also helps to avoid accidents or to avoid being stranded with a blowout. Follow the three tips below for tire maintenance. Tip 1: Make Sure That You Get Your Oil Changed Frequently Perhaps the most practical and useful thing you can do of your automobile is to get the oil changed regularly.
7 November 2015
Many areas of the country experience winter driving conditions that require winter tires to get around safely. When you take off your fair weather tires and put on the winter treads, the fair weather treads must be stored properly to ensure they remain in good condition until spring rolls around. Below, you will find out how to prepare and store your tires effectively. Thorough Cleaning Before you store the tires, they should be thoroughly cleaned.
24 October 2015
On a hot summer day, your car can feel like an oven. Rolling down the windows can help, but nothing beats turning on your air conditioner and letting it cool your vehicle down when the temperatures are soaring. Even though you might rely on your car's air conditioner to keep you cool, it's probably not something that you think about very often. However, once your air conditioner stops working, you're sure to wonder what went wrong.
12 October 2015
The pick and pull (often stylized as pick n' pull) salvage yard business model allows mechanics and automobile hobbyists alike to remove their own parts as necessary. If you're in need of a part and willing to put in the work, you may be able to find the parts you need at lower costs. Unfortunately, there's a lot that could go wrong while searching for and ultimately removing the part. From transmission systems to fuel pumps, a few tips for planning a salvage yard trip can help make your parts recovery safe and efficient.
5 October 2015
A blown head gasket is one of the biggest problems you face with your car, especially if it damages your transmission. A bad transmission and blown head gasket can leave you stranded on the road. But if you don't know the signs of a blown head gasket or damaged transmission, you won't have your car repaired by a mechanic on time. Here are things first-time drivers should look for and why.
19 September 2015
Does your truck have an occasional jerk when you are driving it around? It is possible that the transmission has an insufficient amount of fluid, which must be taken care of before you end up with a transmission that stops working completely. Find out in this article why driving a truck that has a malfunctioning transmission is a bad idea and what repairs might cost. Why is a Prompt Transmission Repair Vital for a Truck that Jerks?
14 September 2015
When it comes to replacing the pads on your brakes, many people are comfortable doing this on their own. However, there are many common mistakes that are made because of this that can lead to serious issues down the road. If you are considering replacing the brake pads on your vehicle yourself, then you will want to avoid these five common brake pad replacement mistakes: Not Cleaning the Hardware: Many people simply take out the old brake pads and replace them with the new ones without touching anything else.
4 September 2015
Taking care of your car is not an easy job as it is made up of several components that are vital to the performance of your vehicle. This is why your auto care specialist is very important. But you are still responsible for a few things. Besides regular maintenance, there are a few vital parts you should check and watch for problems that are sometimes overlooked. 1. The Differential System
20 August 2015