The components of an engine have gaskets that are placed between them before they’re assembled. These gaskets act as a seal between the components so they can do their jobs properly. You’ll find gaskets are usually made out of metal, rubber, paper, or all three combined together. Out of all the gaskets in the engine, … Read more
In the old days, steering a vehicle required drivers to have strong arms and a strong upper body. If they didn’t then it would have been very difficult for them to steer. Fortunately, power steering was invented to give any driver the ability to steer their vehicle and make turns without much effort. The power … Read more
When you’re running low on transmission fluid, your vehicle cannot function the way it’s supposed to. This is because transmission fluid lubricates the surfaces and components of the transmission system to reduce friction and prevent them from wearing out. Transmission fluid is supposed to remain in your vehicle for its entire lifespan without changing it, … Read more
Brakes are one of the most important components of any vehicle. Keeping your brake system in good condition is one of the best ways to ensure that a vehicle has a long lifespan and keeps you safe at the same time. When the braking system fails, there can be a variety of possible causes for failure. A common … Read more
If you notice a small puddle of red fluid underneath your vehicle, this is not a good sign and indicates a transmission fluid leak. It will form stains on your driveway or garage floor but more importantly, it can cost you a lot of money in repairing the leak and replacing the fluid. To understand the … Read more
A vehicle’s differential (or diff), whether front (FWD), rear (RWD), or both (AWD), helps deliver power to the axle(s) and regulates how fast each wheel rotates. Like any other component of a drivetrain, differential problems may arise over time. Because the issues can be anything from replacing a seal to a complete rebuild or replacement, … Read more
Modern vehicles are designed with an evaporative emissions system, also known as an EVAP system. When you pump fuel into your gas tank, there are vapors which emit from the fuel. If these fuel vapors were to escape your gas tank and reach the outside air, it would have a negative affect on the environment. … Read more
The purpose of an exhaust system is to reduce emissions produced by your vehicle and make them less harmful before they are transferred out of the tailpipe and into the atmosphere. If you have an exhaust system that’s not working properly, the toxic gases from the emissions can get inside your vehicle and threaten the … Read more
If you want dependable steering in your vehicle then hydraulic power steering is the way to go. However, the way it operates is very complex and if problems do occur with the hydraulic steering system, then you need to understand the symptoms to watch out for so you will recognize them. Otherwise, you may think … Read more