Car batteries run out of energy for a few reasons. First, it is often just that the battery is old and can no longer maintain a charge. Other times, there is a problem with the charging system in the car. It should recharge when you drive. Thirdly, it could be a drain on the [...]
Not everyone pursues the mechanic’s trade and understands all the ins and outs of vehicle maintenance. But it is important for all vehicle owners to be empowered to do what they can for their vehicles in-between visits to the mechanic or Utah auto repair shop. Antifreeze may seem simple enough. You check the levels. [...]
Thankfully, car batteries do not require replacement nearly as often as other devices do. But they do require regular checks and occasional replacement as needed. There are several things to look for, when checking your vehicle’s battery. Starting with safety first, be sure to work with the engine shut off. If you need to [...]
Taking good care of your vehicle does not require a major time investment. In fact, daily checkups that can keep your vehicle in smooth working order can take just five minutes or less. While you’ll obviously need to do your regular inspections and maintenance for bigger issues, these small checkups can go a long [...]
Depending on the type of light that has burned out in your vehicle, it could be a simple change for you. If several lights have gone out at the same time, however, you may have a fuse problem, requiring professional maintenance. If the burned out light is in your dashboard that is also a [...]
Over time, headlights can loosen in their assembly and shift the aim of the lamps. But sometimes it is because the suspension of the vehicle is sagging or simply because you’re carrying too heavy of a load in back and it is tilting the front of the vehicle upwards. It is important to make [...]
Oil serves more than one function for the auto engine. First of all, it lubricates the moving parts of the engine. Secondly, it helps to keep it clean. And thirdly, it helps cool down the engine. A great deal of friction is produced inside the engine. Oil coats the metal parts that move against [...]
The head gasket, deep inside the engine, is responsible for keeping the oil in the engine. Additionally, it keeps the coolant and air from getting into the oil. If coolant mixes with the oil, it is likely due to a leaky head gasket. If you don’t catch the coolant in the oil first, there [...]
The CV axle is located under the car, with wheel bearings connecting it to the wheels. If the bearings begin to fail, it could lead to a bigger problem, or even a dangerous situation. When the bearing first starts to have trouble, it may vibrate the car softly. As the car is driven down [...]
The old way of fixing cars in auto shops involved mechanics sorting through dozens of repair manuals hundreds of pages thick. Outdated manuals offer little help for newer models. As bad as this sounds, there are many auto shops that still work like this, in spite of a newer, better way. Today, Utah auto [...]
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