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Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)
Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.
The alternator is wha...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024
Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)
When you are pointing your vehicle straight down the street, it should go straight. That’s pretty straightforward, right? Sometimes, though, you may notice you have to keep adjusting the s...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024
Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)
Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how well our vehicles are able to smooth out the ride. Thank your shocks and struts.
The two parts are sim...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024
No Fueling Around (Fuel Filter Replacement)
A driver called in to the shop the other day saying his European sports sedan had an odd problem. He was driving when his car started to slow down. Applying more throttle didn't help. &nbs...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024
Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)
Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad. In other words, when you brake, things are bad. You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsati...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024
Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)
What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels. The differential is a gearbox that enables the d...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024
When Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)
Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out. They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and th...
Published on: Nov 10, 2024
(Timing Belt)
You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems.
Not all vehicle...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024
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