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* Issue : Low Engine Oil Level* Description : Engine oil is designed to lubricate, cool and seal internal engine components. When the engine is on, oil is constantly circulatiing. Checking and changing the engine oil regularly is an important part of maintaining a vehicle. Neglecting to change the oil periodically will shorten the life …

What do you hear ? Knock — Heavy, loud, repeating sound like a knock on the door. 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 …

What do you feel ? Excessive Play — Looseness, lack of response in the steering wheel. Read More »

* Issue : Low Engine Oil Level* Description : Engine oil is designed to lubricate, cool and seal internal engine components. When the engine is on, oil is constantly circulating. Checking and changing the engine oil regularly is an important part of maintaining a vehicle. Neglecting to change the oil periodically will shorten the life …

What do you hear ? Tap — Light repetitive sound, louder than a click. Read More »

* Issue : Loose or Worn Front End Component* Description : Loose or worn suspension components will affect vehicle handling and wheel alignment. Loose wheel bearings and worn bushings can cause vibrations, pulling, and increased tire wear.* Solution : Suspension Inspection * Issue : Dragging Front Brake* Description : Brake calipers will usually bind on …

What do you feel ? Pulls — Sharp movement to one side. Read More »

* Issue : Catalytic Converter Failure* Description : Extreme heat, under-tuned engine, and normal wear will cause the inside of the converter to break down and fall apart. Replacement is recommended.* Solution : Catalytic Converter Replacement * Issue : Loose or Damaged Exhaust* Description : Your vehicle’s exhaust system helps lower toxins and greenhouse gases …

Where do you hear the rattle ? Under the vehicle Read More »

* Issue : Warped Brake Rotors* Description : A warped brake rotor can be caused by excessive heat or improper wheel lug nut torque. If you feel a pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal, check the rotors for runout and parallelism (thickness variation). Pedal pulsation is normal on vehicles with ABS when the ABS …

What do you feel ? Pulsation — Fluctuation of the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Read More »

* Issue : Damaged or Loose Muffler* Description : A muffler is a regular service item, the muffler is designed to break down and trap pollutants from the vehicle emissions. Over time the muffler corrodes and neglecting to change your muffler can result in the vehicle not passing emissions standards, and releasing destructive green house …

Where do you hear the rattle ? Under the rear of the vehicle Read More »

* Issue : Loose or Worn Front End Component* Description : Loose or worn suspension components will affect vehicle handling and wheel alignment. Loose wheel bearings and worn bushings can cause vibrations, pulling, and increased tire wear.* Solution : Suspension Inspection

* Issue : Worn Out Shocks/Struts* Description : Shocks control stability when driving and also reduce impact of the road to the rest of the vehicle. Bad shocks can add stress to other suspension parts. Shocks are the most important regular service item in your suspension, regular replacement of your vehicles shocks, because they do …

What do you feel ? Sway — Gradual movement from side to side. Read More »

* Issue : Warped Brake Rotors* Description : A warped brake rotor can be caused by excessive heat or improper wheel lug nut torque. If you feel a pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal, check the rotors for runout and parallelism (thickness variation). Pedal pulsation is normal on vehicles with ABS when the ABS …

Where do you feel the vibration when braking ? Through the steering wheel Read More »