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…
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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.
6 Secret Saboteurs: What’s Causing Bubbles in Your Power Steering Fluid & Expert Fix Tips
When your car starts to handle like a shopping cart, and the steering feels increasingly stiff, your first inclination should be to check the power…
Buh-Bye, Rattle! Uncover the 3 Causes Behind That Catalytic Converter Noise and Their Fixes
Your car’s catalytic converter is arguably the most critical component of the exhaust system. It takes toxic gasses produced in the engine that is pushed…
5 Common Causes An Alternator to Go Bad and Recommended DIY Solutions by Experts
Your car’s alternator plays a critical role in charging the battery to ensure that the car has the voltage needed to generate a spark in…
9 Signs Your Alternator Is Failing: Spot Them Early & How to Test Them
The alternator is literally the beating heart of your car’s electrical system. It’s driven by the serpentine belt, which rotates the alternator’s pulley, causing the…
The Dangers of an Overfilled Gas Tank: 11 Real Risks and Their Impacts on Your Car
With gas prices being what they are today, it’s only natural to want to squeeze every last drop into your tank, especially if you’re a…
9 Things to Check When Your Car’s AC Isn’t Blow Cold Air After a Recharge & How to Rectify Them
Your car’s air conditioning system relies on a series of interconnected components that move the refrigerant through the system to take away heat energy and…
7 Causes Your Anti-Theft System is Keeping Your Car from Starting & How to Deal With It
In the 1990s and early 2000s, aftermarket car alarms caused a lot of fuss and bother. Eventually, automakers caught onto the demand for anti-theft systems…
Fluid Forensics: How to Identify Car Leaks by Fluid Color & Their Easy Fixes
Nothing will stop your heart and have you check your bank account faster than finding a few drops or a nasty puddle of strange fluid…
Debunking Of Toothpaste in Gas Tanks: The MPG Myth, Side Effects, and Repair Bills Revealed
A clean white smile boosts your confidence and prevents tooth decay. That’s why the American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day with…