VSC Light On In Your Toyota or Lexus? (6 Causes and What to Do Next)
Your Toyota or Lexus was running perfectly fine yesterday, but today there’s a VSC light staring back at you from the dashboard. Just what you needed, right? Before you start…
Drivetrain
4 Symptoms of a Bad Transfer Case (and Repair vs Replacement Costs)
Those who own a four-wheel drive vehicle are likely familiar with the importance of their vehicle’s transfer case. This sub-assembly is the heart of the four-wheel drive system and should…
Front Differential Leaking? (What To Do and Average Repair Cost)
Has your Jeep Wrangler, Chevy Silverado, or other 4WD vehicle suddenly sprung a leak in its front differential? Chances are your vehicle’s front diff is slowly leaking precious gear oil,…
Why is the VSA Light On In My Honda or Acura? (and How to Reset It)
Has your Honda or Acura started displaying an illuminated VSA light in your gauge cluster? You’re not alone. While it may be tempting to simply ignore those three glowing amber…
“Service StabiliTrak” Warning Light? (What It Means and How to Reset)
Has a “Service StabiliTrak” warning message recently appeared on your dash? If so, you may be anxiously wondering what it means and how much the repair bill is going to…
4 Symptoms of a Bad Slip Yoke
Everybody loves to focus on the engine and the transmission, but if you want your vehicle to operate properly there’s a lot more that goes into it. One of the…
4 Symptoms of a Bad Differential (and What Caused It)
Rear differentials are vital components enabling rear-wheel drive. But abuse and neglect can both lead to failure. Catching differential problems early makes inexpensive repairs possible before extensive damage occurs. This…
4 Symptoms of a Bad CV Axle (Half Shaft)
All cars and trucks incorporate a method to deliver power from the engine to the wheels. This method for the majority of modern passenger vehicles (excluding most two wheel drive…
6 Reasons Why Your Traction Control Light is On
In recent decades, major automotive safety advancements have emerged to help drivers and those around them. One of these is traction control which significantly reduces dangerous wheel slippage events. But…
4 Causes of a Whining Noise When Accelerating
Strange noises ruin road trips fast. Some of the most common, yet aggravating irregular vehicle sounds, are those that present a whining or whirring noise when accelerating. In truth, there…
“Service AdvanceTrac” Warning Light (What it is and How to Reset)
Seeing a “Service AdvanceTrac” message on your Ford’s dash? This common alert signals an issue with your vehicle’s traction control system whether you drive an F150, Fusion, Edge, Explorer, and…
5 Symptoms of a Bad CV Joint (and Replacement Cost)
Notice strange noises and vibrations while driving ? Do you feel like something is off, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? The culprit could be a bad…
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