Types of Power Steering Problems
While never leaving you completely stranded, power steering problems can be extremely annoying at the very least and downright dangerous at their worst. If you’ve ever had your engine drive belt snap while you were driving and have a sudden loss of power steering then you know exactly how terrifying this can be. Also, if…
Read MoreHeater Core Replacement
Heater core replacement is one of those jobs where the parts are relatively inexpensive so it may seem like a simple job, but in reality, it usually ends up being a very expensive undertaking due to high labor costs. Heater cores can require replacing either because they get clogged or because they start to leak.…
Read MoreHow Important is a Coolant Flush?
If you look in your vehicle’s owner’s manual you won’t find any manufacturer’s recommended interval for how often you should perform a coolant flush on your car. When your manufacturer isn’t clear on the time interval for a maintenance item, there is usually a wide range in opinions among mechanics as to what the right…
Read MoreWindshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Replacement
Windshield washer fluid reservoir replacement is unique to each vehicle only in the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Besides the location you’re working in, almost every car on the road today will have the same procedure for replacing the reservoir. You may have to replace your windshield washer fluid reservoir because it cracked…
Read MoreHow Can I Stop My Car Overheating?
This time of year, cars tend to overheat. During the cooler months of the year, your vehicle may have a few problems with the cooling system but still run at the proper operating temperature due to the cold air that is flowing through the radiator. During the summer months when the outside temperatures are approaching…
Read MoreHow to Spot a Rack and Pinion Leak
Most vehicles today, either trucks or cars, are equipped with rack and pinion style steering systems. Older vehicles had a steering gear setup that included a pitman arm that would swing as the steering wheel was turned and a complicated set of arms and linkages that extend to the wheels. A rack and pinion setup…
Read MoreHow do Hydraulic Controls Work?
We all use hydraulics far more often than we think. Hydraulics are unbelievably useful and are commonplace in our vehicles and at work. Hydraulic power is used to help move heavy loads in so many situations and do so reliably and inexpensively. Did you know that the power steering system in your car is a…
Read MoreDo I Have a Head Gasket Leak?
A head gasket leak can often be very difficult to diagnose. If you have a very large head gasket leak and your car won’t even start, it can be very hard to check for a leak. On the other hand, if your head gasket leak is very small your vehicle may run normally with the…
Read MoreTime for Auto Air Conditioning Service!
Summertime brings all sorts of fun for you and your family! Trips to the beach, time off from work and school, longer days, and warmer nights! Summer is a great time to plan adventures and explorer the world around you. For most adventures, you’re going to need a car that is working properly and up…
Read MoreWhy Do I have a Leaking Rear Main Seal?
Having a leaking rear main seal can be difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to fix. If you’ve ever had a rear main seal leak on a car, then you know it can be one of those repairs where it’s easier to just keep adding oil to your engine rather than actually getting the…
Read MoreWhich Power Steering Fluid?
Under normal circumstances, you should have to worry about which power steering fluid to use in your vehicle because it is not a fluid you change regularly or should have to top off. Your power steering system should be a closed system where the fluid doesn’t get dirty very quickly. If you’re trying to figure…
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