Category: Car Diagnostics
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Steering Wheel Shakes Accelerating or Braking
How to Repair a Steering Wheel Shake When driving your car the steering wheel should provide a steady and smooth operating motion when maneuvering it through city street and country roads. The steering wheel is at the end of the steering column which attaches to the dashboard and chassis of the car. Inside the steering…
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Speedometer Troubleshooting : Diagnosing and Testing
Diagnosing Speedometer Issues The easiest way to test the speedometer system is to simulate turning the wheel by disconnecting one of the speedometer cables and chucking it into a power drill. You need to set the drill to run in reverse to turn the speedometer the correct direction. Checking the Dust Cap The dust cap…
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Speedometer Troubleshooting: Common Issues
This article covers various speedometer related issues. Common Issues Speedometer “bouncing” Sometimes the speedometer will appear to “bounce” when driving at a constant speed. “Bounce” in this context means that although the car is moving at a constant speed, the speedometer’s needle seems to jump around at +/- 5 MPH or so of the current…
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Speedometer problems in vintage cars
Question: I have a problem with my 1976 Triumph TR6. My speedometer says one speed while those police radar check points say another, and there can be quite a difference. When I am doing 55 mph my speedometer reflects about 15 mph over that, and the faster I go the larger the discrepancy becomes. I…
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Six Vehicle Warning Signs Your Nose Can Recognize
Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be car care aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown, says the Car Care Council. “Unusual smells can be the sign…
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Signs Your Car Battery Is Failing
A vehicle’s battery will not last forever, and without it the car will be unable to continue to run or even start. When a battery is approaching the end of its useful life, there will usually be ample warning signs and clues that, if heeded, can prevent a breakdown. Since the cost of automotive batteries…
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Signs You Need a New Gas Filter
The gas filter is an essential part of a vehicle’s fuel system. The engine and the fuel injectors require the gas filter to keep dirt and debris out. The signs you need a new gas filter will enable you replace this device and enjoy a dramatic improvement in the life and the performance of the…
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Signs the Fuel Pump Is Going Out on a 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Among all the Native American tribes, five are known as “The Civilized Tribes.” The Civilized Tribes were so-called by the Europeans because they’d maintained good relations with them, and been willing to adopt their cultures. Even so, The Cherokee tribe was probably the only one of the Five to never lose itself in the culture…
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Signs That Your Power Steering Is Going Bad
Power steering is the feature in modern cars that allows the driver of a car to direct the vehicle without exerting the effort it would require to physically turn the wheel. In a power steering system, movements made on the steering wheel cause fluid pressure inside the hydraulic pump to move to one side or…
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Signs of Transmission Trouble
Transmission problems can take several forms. Each symptom may have a number of possible causes, some requiring extensive repairs while others need only an adjustment or minor service. A systematic checkup by a professional is the best way to isolate the cause of the operating problems and recommend the most effective solution. Engine Light On–Dashboard…