Most modern vehicles have a traction control system in them. This system keeps track of the vehicle’s steering performance and stability. If the vehicle were to lose its traction on the ground, the traction control system will detect this problem and then act accordingly to correct the issue. The traction control light will not come … Read more
To start a diesel engine successfully, it will need a special heating component called a diesel glow plug. A diesel engine cannot start and operate properly without the heat generated from this plug. If you normally drive your diesel-powered vehicle in colder environments, your engine will rely on the diesel glow plug to generate the … Read more
The brake pads and brake rotors of any vehicle are essential because they are what allow it to slow down and stop when you put your foot on the brake pedal. Every time you press down on the brake pedal, the brake pads get pressed into the spinning brake rotors which slow down the vehicle. … Read more
When you step on the brake pedal in a vehicle to slow it down, its braking system uses a brake master cylinder to convert the pressure you place on the pedal into hydraulic pressure. The conversion of the pressure takes place because the brake master cylinder transfers brake fluid to the braking circuit as you … Read more
The neutral safety switch is often an overlooked component of a vehicle. When you go to start your engine, the gear must be set to Neutral or Park. Most people will already have their gear set to Park from when they parked their car before and that is fine. However, automatic transmission systems are built … Read more
The part of a vehicle known as the “radiator pressure cap” contains 2 valves and its purpose is to store coolant and ensure that the radiator system remains pressurized. The interior of the radiator contains 16 pounds of pressure per square inch. This pressure is controlled by the radiator cap and needs to remain constant. … Read more
CV joints are the constant-velocity joints of your vehicle. They are responsible for transferring power from your vehicle’s transmission to its wheels without causing hardly any friction. Because of this, the driver can turn the steering wheel and the wheels are able to respond smoothly to their demands. CV joints are essential components in virtually … Read more
A vehicle with a manual transmission means you have to manually change gears by shifting the transmission. Although this can offer a fun and rewarding experience for the driver and require less maintenance for the vehicle, there are situations that could arise where your manual transmission shifting becomes more difficult. Sometimes it will get to … Read more
Most vehicles these days have power steering which allows you to turn the steering wheel smoothly without having to apply too much strength or pressure to it. Power steering works because of a pump that allows power steering fluid to flow into the gear for the steering. This gear is responsible for applying the proper … Read more
Wheel alignments are important to get done periodically on your vehicle. A proper wheel alignment is when the angles of your tires are adjusted so that they’re parallel with each other. As a result, this will increase the longevity of your tires and ensure that they perform well on the road. After you get the … Read more