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Diagnosing a Brake Problem
Neglecting an improperly working brake system can be very dangerous. Brakes should always be in excellent working condition to ensure everyone’s safety on the road. Make sure you periodically test your brakes functionality and pay attention to any feedback coming from your vehicle. If you experience any of the following conditions take your vehicle to a mechanic to be inspected as soon as possible.
One way to tell if your brake pads need replacing is by looking at the brakes. Look through the wheels at the brake pads and check how much of the pad is left. There should always be at least a 1/4 inch of brake lining on the brake pad. If the brake pads have less than a 1/4 inch, they should be inspected by a mechanic.
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Toyota Recalls the Prius Over Faulty Brakes
Amidst numerous concerns over its vehicles, Toyota has issued yet another recall. Previous recalls have focused on problems with the accelerators on a number of their vehicles, leading to sudden uncontrolled acceleration. These acceleration incidents have led to the deaths of multiple people. This time, the company is addressing a computer issue with the brakes on its popular Prius hybrid. Could the accelerator issues also be a computer problem?
In modern vehicles it is not rare for the brakes, steering, and even acceleration to be partially computer-controlled. Although some customers fear a loss of control to a computer, most of the time these systems actually increase the vehicle’s safety by responding to problems before the driver is aware of them. However, unless automobile manufacturers take extreme care, mistakes in these computer systems can have disastrous results.
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Bumps, Clatters and Squeaks – What the Worrying Noises in Your Car Mean
For longer than I care to admit, my solution whenever I heard a strange noise in the engine of my car was to turn up the radio–that way, I could no longer hear it and in my mind, it was no longer a problem! Sadly, the wonderful world of engines doesn’t quite work that way, and when an auto mechanic informed me that my car was not long for this world, the shock and grief made me vow to always listen to what it was trying to tell me! If you’re anything like me, take heed of my sad tale…cars may not be able to speak English, but they definitely communicate with us, and learning to translate that is a skill that could save you money and hassle…here are a few tips to help you out!
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Car Parts Tutorial
Made it happen ever happen to you to look under the hood of the car and wonder what’s making your vehicle move? To the untrained eye everything may seem like a conglomerate of wiring, metallic parts, fuses and fans. Should you own such a contraption known as vehicle, it’s unacceptable not to know a minimum of the major processes that occur from key use car moving. There are four major components that compose your car alongside many other accessories and components. These major components are: The engine System, the ability train, the breaking system and steering in addition to suspension.
Let’s begin with the engine. This might sound strange however the easiest way to comprehend the interior combustion engine would be to compare it having a… cannon. As the fuse when lit creates an explosion by igniting the gun powder within the cannon, thus propelling the projectile forward with incredible speed, well the same for that engine. It has a burn chamber in which the controlled explosions occur. The explosion is done through the surge of gasoline released to the gas chamber and the spark plug provides the spark that ignites the gasoline which by burning results in enormous pressure that propels the “projectile” in this case a piston forward developing a circular movement. The only real difference is that the piston returns to the initial position unlike the cannonball.
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Car Repair: Know Your Fluids
Car repairs are important to the upkeep of your vehicle. There are about six different vehicle components that use some type of fluid, and each of these fluids should be checked periodically. Sometimes there may be a slow leak, which can cause problems further along if anything has leaked out of the system.Oil is used as a lubricant for the inside of the engine. It is essential because it keeps the metal parts of the engine lubricated and clean, so it is important to keep the oil fresh and replenished. On most cars, oil changes should be scheduled every 5,000 miles, however, the vehicle owner can check the oil level, and its color by simply taking a look at the dipstick at any time.
The oil dipstick is a direct line to the oil reservoir, it is marked with the appropriate level, and the oil should fall within those areas; the lubricant may need to be replenished if it falls below the indicator marks. It is best to check the oil levels while the car is cool to avoid a false reading. While the engine is cool, it is also good to check the antifreeze; antifreeze circulates through the cooling system and keeps the engine from freezing or overheating. Checking the antifreeze is as simple as looking at the reservoir, which sits next to the radiator.
