You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels. That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop. If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
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...
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Question:I remember my dad having the shop “pack the bearings” on the family car. Is this something I need to have done?Plummer's Auto Repair Answer:That's a really go...
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I’m Doug. A few years ago, I was driving my ’85 powder blue Dodge Ram Charger with about 80,000 miles on it. I was going up a hill and heard a noise like a tin can ro...
Standish drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two are...
All engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain to synchronize the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. This keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently. If ...
