All Posts Tagged With: "car repair"
Your Car’s Transmission - Front Wheel Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
Transmissions are one of the most complex systems your car has. In fact, that’s the reason many auto repair garages will refuse to work on them. Some might perform minor repairs, but will refer you to a transmission shop for anything more extensive. There are a lot of parts involved in the system, and mechanics [...]
25Dec2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedHowTo Treat Your Car’s Engine
The 4-stroke combustion process (intake, compression, power, and exhaust) normally occurs smoothly. The pistons, spark plugs, fuel injectors, and other components work like a well-oiled machine. Pressure builds within the combustion chamber until the air-fuel mixture contained within it is ignited by the spark plug. That’s what propels your vehicle forward. When you hear a [...]
23Dec2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedTips on OEM Car Parts
Your car’s alternator isn’t indestructible - it won’t last forever. Neither will your catalytic converter. Actually, your fuel injectors, ignition switch, and muffler can fail as well. Every auto part under your vehicle’s hood can unexpectedly expire and need to be replaced.
When you take your car to the dealership they use OEM (Original Equipment [...]
Buy Auto Parts From A Salvage Yard?
One of the advantages of keeping your older vehicle is that you’ll avoid the high cost and monthly payments associated with a newer car (not to mention the depreciation). Having said that, components wear out after tens of thousands of miles and several years of use. Finding replacement parts that will put your vehicle back [...]
21Dec2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Basics Of Camshaft
We’ve talked about engines and the combustion process they go through in order to power your vehicle. In essence, fuel goes into the combustion chamber, the spark plug triggers a small explosion contained within the chamber, and the resulting exhaust exits. The entry of the fuel and the departure of the exhaust are controlled, in [...]
4Nov2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedIs A Transmission Flush Really Necessary?
Cars, trucks, and SUVs are lasting longer. Automakers are now designing their automobiles with parts and systems that can outlast their predecessors by several years. That’s not to suggest that you should ignore regular maintenance items, especially if they’re recommended in your owner’s manual. Among them, keeping your fluids topped off will play a key [...]
4Nov2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedHaving the Dealership Repair Your Automobile
There are times when it seems as if the technicians at your dealership’s service bay are giving you the run around. You know your vehicle is experiencing an issue, but you can’t seem to get the mechanics to fix it properly. Sometimes, the problem is due to your not being able to duplicate whatever glitch [...]
4Nov2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedYour Car's Breaking Performance
We tend to take our vehicle’s brakes for granted. We use them throughout the day as we travel back and forth between our home, office, grocery store, mall, and other places. We depend on them for our safety, but we rarely consider them until problems emerge. Like most other auto parts, your braking system and [...]
3Nov2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedYour Car's Anti-Lock Brakes
A large number of traffic accidents occur because drivers are unable to stop their vehicles before colliding into the cars in front of them. Sometimes, this is due to lack of attention. Other times, it’s due to a motorist following the person in front of them too closely. In some cases, the collision is due [...]
3Nov2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedTips For Keeping Your Vehicle's Interior Cool
With summer finally upon us, millions of drivers are remembering one of the drawbacks of warm weather: a baking car interior. Left in the sun, the inside of your vehicle can heat up to the point that it practically seems like an oven. Even if you leave your automobile in the shade, the temperature inside [...]
3Nov2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued