Power steering is one of those systems in our vehicles that often goes taken for granted and is mostly forgotten while operating properly. That is, until it experiences a failure. The loss of power steering can be one of the most abrupt and worrying sensations while driving, as you lose the hydraulic or electric steering… …
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Why Does My Suspension Feel Bouncy?
You’ve likely become pretty in tune with your vehicle over the course of your daily drives, which makes it easy to tell when something just isn’t quite right in your suspension system. Even if it doesn’t massively change the way the vehicle handles, noticing any unusual feeling when going over a bump or taking a… …
Why Is My Battery Warning Light On?
Our vehicles use a variety of warning lights to communicate information about issues in important systems of your vehicle. You’ve probably encountered a few of these before, such as the check engine light or the tire pressure warning. One of these warning lights that may appear is the battery warning light, which appears as an… …
Glow Plug vs. Spark Plug: What’s The Difference?
While most drivers recognize spark plugs as an important component within their engine, glow plugs are a component that often becomes mixed up with its counterpart with a similar name despite playing very different roles in engine operation. In this article, we’ll go over what spark plugs and glow plugs are as well as the… …
Can I Drive With a Damaged Tire Sidewall?
Tire issues are one of the unfortunate realities of owning a vehicle. While they often last for years at a time before needing replacement, tires take a great deal of abuse from daily driving. Hard impacts, improper inflation, or simply old age can cause cracks and rips in the rubber prior to the tread reaching… …
How Often Do I Need My Wheels Aligned?
If you’ve ever noticed your vehicle pulling to one side, your steering wheel not sitting straight, or uneven wear on your tires, you’ve likely experienced what it’s like to have misaligned wheels. Wheel alignment is one of those often overlooked maintenance tasks that can have a big impact on your vehicle’s handling, safety, efficiency, and… …
What Does The Light On My Dash Mean?
Modern vehicles use an array of dashboard lights to communicate essential information to the driver, ranging from the status of the passenger seatbelt to warnings of an overheating engine. With so many different systems in your vehicle, it can be daunting noticing an unfamiliar icon illuminate on your dashboard. Fortunately, the icon itself can tell… …