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Bad Master Cylinder Symptoms: 5 Signs To Look Out For

March 20, 2023 by Jaco Schrader

The master cylinder is a crucial component of a vehicle’s braking and clutch systems, but we will focus on bad brake master … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Diagnosing, Driveline Tags brakes, hydraulics, master cylinder
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Timing Chain Symptoms: 5 Things To Look For A Failing/Stretched Timing Chain

March 13, 2023 by Jaco Schrader

Timing chains are essential to an engine’s operation, keeping the engine’s valves and pistons in sync.  A timing chain that is in … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Engine Tags chain, timing
a generic power steering pump

Bad Power Steering Pump Symptoms: 5 To Look Out For

March 8, 2023 by Jaco Schrader

Power steering is an essential component of any vehicle that helps drivers easily steer their cars. The power steering system comprises several … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Diagnosing Tags oil, power steering, steering, symptoms
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Bad Throttle Body Symptoms: 7 Common Symptoms

March 2, 2023 by Jaco Schrader

The throttle body is an essential component of any gasoline-powered engine. It regulates the air entering the engine, allowing it to maintain … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Engine Tags throttle body
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How Long Does It Take To Change A Tire?

March 1, 2023February 27, 2023 by Jaco Schrader

Changing a tire is a common task many drivers will have to perform at some point in their lives.  Whether due to … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Driveline Tags DIY, Tires
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Low Transmission Fluid Symptoms: 7 To Look Out For

December 16, 2022December 6, 2022 by Jaco Schrader

The vehicle’s transmission is the second most crucial part of the drivetrain after the engine; it is a torque multiplier by gearing … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Diagnosing
upper ball joint on a double wishbone suspension

Bad Ball Joint Symptoms: 7 To Look Out For

December 16, 2022December 6, 2022 by Jaco Schrader

The ball joint of a vehicle holds the wheel hub in place while still making it possible to move freely in the … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Diagnosing
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Weak Fuel Pump Symptoms: 5 To Look Out For

December 16, 2022December 5, 2022 by Jaco Schrader

When a fuel pump nears its end, it starts showing us that total failure is imminent, so what are the weak fuel … Read more

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8 Bad Spark Plug Symptoms

December 16, 2022December 1, 2022 by Jaco Schrader

There are three things a gasoline engine needs to function, fuel, spark, and compression. Take any of those three away, and it … Read more

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Bad Engine Mount Symptoms: The 5 Signs

December 16, 2022November 28, 2022 by Jaco Schrader

The engine mounts on vehicles are one of the most overlooked parts to replace, even though it has a tremendous job of … Read more

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