Thursday, June 13, 2013

Think You Know All About Auto Repair? Think Again

By Fred Gagnon


Auto repair is a topic in which many people are not very knowledgeable. Therefore, they usually turn to professional auto repair shops and mechanics. Although these professionals can help fix any problems your car is having, they often come at a hefty price. Because of this, you need to know some basic advice on how to select the best shops and mechanics that will do the best job at the lowest cost. You also need to know how to resolve small issues yourself so that you do not spend your hard-earned money when it is not necessary. Thankfully, this article is here to help.

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Be sure to read your owner's manual to find out what kinds of fluids (oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, steering fluid) your car needs and to learn how to check and top these off yourself. Keep a few bottles of each fluid in the trunk of your car in case of emergencies.

Other than fundamental tire switching equipment, maintain a plastic tote brimming with Do-it-yourself auto repair supplies in the trunk of your car in case there is emergencies. Fill it up with as much as a quart each of motor oil, transmission fluid, steering fluid, and brake fluid and also a gallon of water. Squeeze in a can of infiltrating oil spray, a roll of duct tape, twine, bungee cords and essential tools to enable you to handle some adjustments on the road.

Keep an eye on the wet puddles under your car. Color and consistency may help you figure out the issue. If it's pastel blue, yellow-green or fluorescent-orange, it may be an antifreeze leak due to a bad hose, leaking radiator, or water pump, or an overheated engine. Dark brown or black oily puddles can mean a bad gasket or seal is causing the leak. Red oily puddles are usually caused by a power-steering or transmission fluid leak. Clear puddles usually aren't anything to worry about, as they may be condensation from the vehicle.

If you experience rumbling while you drive or have trouble steering the wheel, you ought to have a mechanic take a look at car. The condition could be a result of misaligned wheels, a broken transmission or a harmed suspension. You ought to get the issue inspected before it can get any more severe.

In case you have seen that your steering wheel appears to have been wiggling, there could be simple explanation why this is developing. Possibly your steering fluid is messy, or one of your wheels is not lined up the right way. Managing this trouble by your self is truly easy. Number one, you need to simply take away your steering wheel. Next, get a new fluid, and make tighter the linkage. As you accomplish this, the trembling in your steering wheel should cease.

You should now be aware of basic tips on auto repair. You can now make smarter decisions on auto repair shops, and resolve any small issues on your own so that you can save your money. Utilize these tips, and you will be surprised at the results you will obtain.




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