6 Telltale Symptoms of a Bad Neutral Safety Switch and Replacement Cost
Your car’s neutral safety switch is engineered to prevent you from starting the car in gear. If your car is in drive, reverse, or any…
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Jason Farrell is a certified master technician, the editor of Mechanic’s Diary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Technology from Pittsburg State University. With nearly 18 prior years of experience in the automotive field, he has extensive knowledge about Domestic, European, and other foreign makes and models of cars and light trucks. Jason’s experience working as a technician and service manager at dealerships, gave him the experience and know-how of most aspects of inspection, diagnosis, and repair from engine and drivability to electrical, HVAC, brakes, steering and suspension and everything in between.
5 Culprits Causes Behind Brake Lamp Bulb Fault & Easy Solutions to Shine On!
Your car’s brake lights are certainly not the sexiest part of the vehicle. Yet they play an absolutely critical role in letting other motorists know…
5 Symptoms Of Bad Wheel Bearing: Expert DIY Fix & Replacement Costs Unveiled
Wheel bearings help your wheels and tires to rotate smoothly and glide down the road. But wheel bearings don’t last forever, and when they start…
7 Mystery Causes Behind the Noise When Braking at Low Speed & How to Fix Them
Properly functioning brakes are virtually silent, with perhaps the slightest squeak when braking hard. If your brakes start making noises at low speed, it’s often…
Leaky Transmission Pan? Discover the Top 5 Culprits & Fixes You Must Be Aware Of!
A leaking transmission pan that leaves a few drops of fluid on your garage floor might not seem like a big deal initially. Yet it…
Mixing Different Brands of Oil: Potential Disaster or Performance Boost?
There’s a lot of complex chemistry behind engine oil for something so seemingly simple. Different types and brands use different base oils and have special…
The Truth Behind Motor Oil and Engine Oil – Are They Actually the Same? Identify Yourself!
Oil plays a critical role in lubricating the moving parts inside of gasoline and diesel engines. Often, the words motor oil and engine oil are…
5 Symptoms of Your Car Burning Oil? Find Out What’s Causing the Burn and Save Your Car’s Engine
Oil plays a critical role in reducing the friction inside an engine while also helping to maintain a safe operating temperature for internal combustion. As…
Can Transmission Fluid Get Low Without A Leak? 8 Spots You Never Thought to Look
Low transmission fluid makes it hard to lubricate the moving parts inside your transmission properly. It can also affect your transmission’s ability to regulate heat…
What Causes Inside Tire Wear? Understanding 9 Type of Wheel Misalignment Mysteries & Find Fixes
You can learn a lot about how your car works by looking at the tires and their wear patterns. One of the many patterns you…