Distracted Driving is a ticket-worthy offense. The fines and, much worse, the potential consequences are very serious. But, ironically, it is one of the fastest growing problems in the United States. Technology is ever-increasing and, along with that, multitasking on the road. Cell phones, GPS navigation systems, drinking, eating, PDA’s, and other distractions can [...]
Don’t you love it when they play your favorite song? It’s summer time. You’re driving down the road. You’ve got the windows open, the breeze rustling your hair, and your favorite song blaring. Maybe, you’re even singing along. All of a sudden, the radio shuts off. Aside from your frustration of not being able [...]
It is usually on a cold morning that you’re running out to work, or a chilly evening that you’re finally heading home. You go to your car, put the key in the ignition, turn it, and… nothing. Most of the time, in such a scenario, the culprit is your car battery. Most car [...]
The timing belt is a rubber and fiber belt with teeth along its length. The timing belt is responsible for timing the camshaft and crankshaft rotations. It is an important function, because the camshaft rotates at one-half the speed of the crankshaft. As the camshaft and crankshaft rotate with the timing belt, the camshaft [...]
The first serpentine belt was used in a Mercedes Benz in 1985. The serpentine belt is also known as the multi-v, poly-v, or multi-rib belt. It is a belt that drives several peripheral devices in vehicle’s engine. Some of these peripheral devices include the water pump, the alternator, the power steering pump, the A/C [...]
The timing belt is an important part of the engine function, because it is responsible for helping the crankshaft drive the camshaft. The camshaft is then able to open and close the valves in a carefully timed fashion; Thus the name “timing belt.” When examining the timing belt, you should be looking for cracks, [...]
The fuel injector is a part common to all vehicles sold in the last several decades. The fuel injector is a valve responsible for delivering the gas, or other type of fuel, to be mixed with air and burned in the engine. This needs to be done with precision and timing. So, the fuel [...]
If you are like many people in the state, you’ll need a Utah auto repair center to install a transmission cooler for you. If, on the other hand, you have the tools, equipment, and a little expertise, you can install the transmission cooler yourself. With the front end of the car raised securely, you [...]
The clutch is an important part of a vehicle’s construction. It has distinctive sounds and signs when it is going out. If you know how to recognize these sounds and signs, you can save yourself a lot more hassle and expense later on by catching it early. A slipping clutch can be diagnosed rather [...]
If you suspect your starter needs some repair, you may be able to check it out yourself. Keep in mind, however, that if the car wouldn’t start after a drop in outside temperatures, it may actually be something with your ignition or fuel system. If the car won’t start, you also don’t want to [...]
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