Windshield wipers come into their element when the storms kick in. They work hard to keep your windshield clean so that you can keep driving in the downpour. We recently did a piece on how vital the wiper blades are in this puzzle. Today, we will be looking at the actual wipers, which could cause
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Parking and slow speed maneuvering would be a nightmare without power steering. It has become so synonymous with modern cars we take it for granted. While driving without power steering is possible, turning the wheel when at a standstill or slow speed needs some muscle power. You might get away with it at highway speeds,
Engine flooding has nothing to do with water. It’s a phenomenon that happens to gasoline (petrol) engines when they have too much fuel and not enough air. A flooded engine is hard to start. If your engine floods with the car already running, chances are it will stall. Starting or running becomes impossible because the
Your windshield wipers might stay out of the way for months but will always come to their element when a storm kicks in. If they are reasonable, you’ll have no trouble picking your way around the puddles. If they are damaged, you’ll have too much water on your windshield, making it translucent and hard to
Your brake pads, though simple, play a crucial part in slowing down or stopping your car. It doesn’t matter if it’s on an emergency or normal slowing when exiting the highway – they have to be in perfect condition. It is usual for them to wear out due to friction. Every time you brake, a
Most vehicles without a solid axle use a constant velocity (CV) axle to transfer power from the transmission or differential to the wheels. Even though they are not load-bearing, they’re still under lots of pressure and could go bad. Damaged CV joints could either fail completely or damage any of the points they link to.
A car that can’t stop is a death trap. That’s why your brakes are so crucial. Keeping them in good shape should be your primary goal. With most cars and trucks running on hydraulic brake fluid systems, keeping your brake fluid level steady should be a priority. Your brake fluid reservoir has a MAX and
Your car’s transmission is one of the most hardworking yet most neglected components. Very few car owners think of checking transmission fluid levels let alone replacing it. This behavior is cultivated by the notion that transmissions and their fluid can last for a lifetime. Well. Manufacturers say this, but their definition of life isn’t similar
Your car needs a lot of fluids to run efficiently. While each fluid is crucial in its sense, oil, coolant, and fuel are perhaps the most important. It would help if you were worried any time you see an unaccounted pool of these fluids under your car after parking for a while. We recently did
Your car’s cooling system is what keeps the engine working at optimal temperatures. It circulates coolant through the engine block, drawing away heat before circulating it through the radiator to cool it down. The process is repeated endlessly as long as your engine is running. Despite the hard work, many car owners rarely give the