* Issue : Loose or Worn Drive Belt* Description : A serpentine belt is a rubber belt that is driven by pulleys connected to the engine, the belt then runs motors and pumps that are necessary to help keep your vehicle running. When your serpentine belt begins to make noise or is noticeably worn or […]
When do you hear the chirp ? When the engine is running Read More »
* Issue : Brake Pad Wear Indicator is Contacting Rotor* Description : The brake pad wear indicator is a metal tab attached to the brake pad. When enough of the friction material is worn away, the wear indicator will contact the rotor and make a squealing sound.* Solution : Brake Inspection * Issue : Worn
When do you hear the chirp ? When stopping Read More »
* Issue : Punctured Tire* Description : A flat tire can happen at any time, Knowing how to change your tire and keeping a regular check on your spare, checking the pressure and quality of the spare, can wind up saving you time, money, and aggravation. Keeping a tire plug kit in your vehicle is
What do you see ? Tire looks flat Read More »
* Issue : Loose or Worn Drive Belt* Description : A serpentine belt is a rubber belt that is driven by pulleys connected to the engine, the belt then runs motors and pumps that are necessary to help keep your vehicle running. When your serpentine belt begins to make noise or is noticeably worn or
Where do you hear the chirp when you accelerate ? Engine compartment Read More »
* Issue : Worn Clutch Disc Surface* Description : Over time, the clutch plate will wear down and “slip”. When shifting through gears the clutch is used to separate the transmission from the engine so that the gears of the transmission can easily be changed without the engine spinning the gears in the transmission. If
Where do you hear the chirp when you accelerate ? Under the vehicle Read More »
* Issue : Loose or Worn Drive Belt* Description : A serpentine belt is a rubber belt that is driven by pulleys connected to the engine, the belt then runs motors and pumps that are necessary to help keep your vehicle running. When your serpentine belt begins to make noise or is noticeably worn or
Where do you hear the chirp when you accelerate ? I’m not sure Read More »
* Issue : Loose/Worn Tie Rod Ends* Description : Tie rod ends are part of the steering system, tie rods are responsible for wheel alignment toe, and steering. Worn tie rod ends can cause abnormal tire wear, front end noise, and wheel shimmy or looseness in steering.* Solution : Inner Tie Rod & Outer Tie
Where do you hear the clunk ? Front left Read More »
* Issue : Loose/Worn Tie Rod Ends* Description : Tie rod ends are part of the steering system, tie rods are responsible for wheel alignment toe, and steering. Worn tie rod ends can cause abnormal tire wear, front end noise, and wheel shimmy or looseness in steering.* Solution : Inner Tie Rod & Outer Tie
Where do you hear the clunk ? Front right Read More »