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Why Starters Fail
Why Starters Fail
It’s frustrating to go out and discover your car won't start. At first, it may not be clear that the starter is the issue - If the dash lights turn on when you turn the key to the "on" position, but your car won’t start, it’s likely your starter isn’t working. This confirms there are no problems with your battery, so the next possible issue is your starter. The engine may crank slower or not at all, slip, or make chattering noises when you try to start it. If you can hear the starter motor spinning, but the engine doesn't crank then something is keeping the pinion from engaging properly.
Often, it's because of damage to the internal gears or the electrical parts may malfunction ...[more]
What Dangers Await Your Automatic Transmission
Transmission troubles can start with overheating. Even under normal driving conditions, transmission fluids wear out and require replacement. Heavy vehicle loads, towing trailers, stop and go traffic and hot weather accelerate fluid breakdown caused by higher transmission temperatures can also cause expensive parts to wear prematurely.
Checking fluid conditions can prevent failure. Your owner’s manual will tell you how often to change fluids, but checking fluid condition and the fluid level in your transmission is critical. Fluid that smells “burnt” or appe ...[more]
Recirculation Air Button
Most people never use the re circulation button in their car because they don’t know exactly when they should use it. It’s that button with the arrow that looks like a return button. It determines where the air you’re using to heat or cool the cabin of your car with come from. With the button off, fresh air comes from outside the car. When you have the button on, you’re using the air within the car.
In the summer heat, the re circulation button will generally cool you off faster and help your car stay cooler because you’re not pulling the outside heat in, but instead, you’re drawing the cooler air in through your cooling system. Your cooling system has to work continuously to cool the air from the outside.
In the winter, recircul ...[more]
Reciculation Air Button - Locker Room Smells
Reciculation Air Button - Locker Room Smells
Social Distancing Behind the Wheel
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