A power steering system is required in a vehicle to help make turning and all around handling easier. The power steering system consists of three components: the power steering pump, the belts, and the power steering fluid. A normal system is formed of the pump, controlled by the belt which is located on the front of the motor, the steering gear is secured by tie rods to connect to the steering gear to where the wheel is located.
3 June 2016
Nobody wants to deal with sudden brake failure. These three measures will help you to preempt and prevent brake issues before they become serious problems: Clean the Car Thoroughly to Prevent Corrosion Corrosion in the brake system is never a good idea. For example, the parking brake uses a mechanism that pushes a brake caliper or piston when you pull the parking brake. If the system is rusted, the piston may get stuck and fail to apply or release.
2 June 2016
As soon as your child becomes old enough to drive, you should start teaching them. When you are out and about driving with the family, you can have them sit in the front seat for easier teaching. After they get their driver's permit, you can start switching seats to give them the opportunity to drive. One of the costliest car repairs is replacing a transmission, which happens from age, poor maintenance, or bad driving habits.
2 June 2016
You've heard about wheel or tire realignment. While that can help you know of a potential problem with your car, you need to know more about it. How do you know that it's time to get your wheels realigned? What are the warning signs that could be mixed up with another problem? Tread Wear Uneven The tread should wear evenly. Depending on previous issues with your tires, you may have some treads that are more worn than others, but from this point, the wear should be even among all four.
2 June 2016
Don't be alarmed when the brake light comes on when you first start the vehicle. The system is just verifying that all of the bulbs are working correctly and it should go out quickly. Unfortunately, several malfunctions could also cause the light to stay on. Here are some of the main causes. Check the Emergency Brake If the brake light stays on after you start the car, you might need to disengage the emergency brake.
1 June 2016
If you do a computer search of tips for reducing your cooling costs in the summer, you'll likely learn that you should keep your drapes or blinds closed during the daytime. However, this isn't the only way to reduce UV rays from heating up your home. Installing home window tinting reduces the UV rays (and resulting heat transfer) that enter your home, while still allowing you to enjoy the view and the beauty of the sunlight.
1 June 2016
If your company has a full fleet of vehicles, you probably understand the importance of regular maintenance of these cars and/or trucks. Because of this, you might be thinking about hiring a full-time mechanic to work on-site and to handle maintenance and repairs. Although this can be a good idea for some businesses, it's often a better idea to work with a local mechanic for these repairs instead. These are a few reasons why you may want to outsource vehicle fleet maintenance rather than hiring a mechanic to work in-house.
1 June 2016
Purchasing a vehicle on a salvage title can be one way save money on your used car purchase. All a salvage title means is that at some point an insurance company considered the vehicle a total loss. The reasons for this can be rather broad – for example, extensive body damage could be considered too expensive to repair from an insurance standpoint, but it may have no bearing on the mechanical qualities of the car.
27 May 2016
If you're always awaiting your summer vacation and are consistently planning to travel, you're likely thinking about where you'll go and the attractions you'll visit with your spouse or family. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy spending the summer months, it's advantageous to think about investing in a new RV for your trips. Here are four useful benefits to taking up this method of travel. Cost Savings
27 May 2016
If you've just moved to a region that sees enough of a seasonal change to require that you use winter or summer tires on your car, you might not have any idea what to do with the tires from the previous season. It doesn't make sense to get completely new tires twice a year if the sets you've been using are still in great shape. That means figuring out a way to store the set you're not using so you can put them back on your car in a few months (and then store the other set for a while).
27 May 2016