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Drum vs Disk Brakes

What is the difference between drum brakes and disk brakes? Is one superior to the other, and how so? When you are talking about drum brakes vs. disk brakes, it is helpful to begin with an understanding of the history behind them.

2011-05-20T09:22:51-06:00

How to Fix an Exhaust Leak

An exhaust leak is not only annoying and potentially smelly, it can cause buildup and damage in your exhaust system. If you have inspected your exhaust system and found the leak in the exhaust pipe itself, you may be able to repair it yourself, if you have the skill and tools.

2011-05-19T09:04:09-06:00

How to Properly Rotate Your Tires

If you are hoping to save some money and rotate your tires yourself, there is a specific way to do this. You will first need to examine your tires to see if they are directional tires or non-directional tires. Directional tires have a pattern designed to travel facing a specific direction. Non-directional tires have a design that works facing either way.

2011-05-16T09:02:09-06:00

How to Tell If You Need an Alignment

Your Utah auto repair center will be able to tell you, when you replace certain suspension parts, if you need to follow up with an alignment. Also, if you are investing in a new set of tires, you may as well protect that investment with an alignment. It is a small price to pay to ensure that your new tires won’t be destroyed in a matter of months or weeks.

2025-07-31T14:09:27-06:00

Maintaining a Car’s Differential

Your favorite Utah auto repair center can replace old differential fluid with new manufacturer-recommended fluid. You will need to request this, because unless you are having a problem with it, it is not something that is automatically checked.

2025-07-31T14:16:11-06:00

Rotor Refinishing

You take your car to a Utah auto repair shop because the brakes are squealing. After they take a look, the mechanics suggest you also allow them to refinish your rotors. Perhaps you aren’t sure if that is a necessary step or not. But they’re telling you they look pretty rough.

2025-07-31T14:13:00-06:00

Tips for Servicing Your Transmission

To service your transmission is, basically, to change the transmission filter. This is something you can have done at your favorite Utah auto repair shop, or you might try doing it at home. With the right equipment and a little skill, most people can do this with a transmission service kit.

2011-05-02T15:43:59-06:00

Checking Your Vehicles Fluids

Not everyone is a mechanic, or even knows what goes on under the hood. But that doesn’t mean you have to rely on your local Utah auto repair shop for even simple fluid checks. That is something that you can definitely do for yourself, with a little boost in the right direction.

2025-07-31T13:42:22-06:00

Spark Plugs and Spark Plug Wires

Spark plugs are an important part of gasoline-operated engines. They may be small, but these little parts have some powerful components. Take, for example, the insulator (a part of the spark plug) which can withstand voltage of up to 30,000 volts and heat up to 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit.

2023-09-15T13:07:45-06:00
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