And while some vehicle owners may immediately turn to qualified mechanics for support, there are some cost-effective repairs you can do yourself. Here, we look at how you can diagnose a bad thermostat. We cover the primary function of a thermostat, indicators of it failing, and detail how ...
The smaller thermostat bypass valve is open and the coolant circulates through the bypass tube within the engine and through the vehicle's heating system. This allows the engine to warm up faster.Thermostat is open: As the engine warms up closer to the operating temperature, the thermostat ...
it rapidly pumps fluid in and out of the brake line via a special valve known as the modulator. The rapid cycling of brake fluid can sometimes cause your vehicle to vibrate, signalling a bad ABS control module.
I have a 07 legacy 2.5i with 168k on it. I purchased it from a small private auto sales location. I saw a pretty clean carfax report at the time of purchase. Well… I find out when the head gasket failed 4.8k later that they are no longer in business and was stuck without a ve...
Identifying The Symptoms Of A Failed Control Arm Bushing It is not mandatory that each vehicle uses one control arm bushing. The number varies, and there can be two control arms as well. These arms keep the driver protected from harsh shocks while going off-road or on rough terrains. ...
Interior heating of the vehicle may take longer to reach a desirable temperature if the heater core radiator is clogged. The clog may be keepingengine coolantfrom passing through the core to allow heat into the vehicle. Leaks Clogged radiators could develop corrosion within the cooling fins or ho...
I am pretty good with cars, I just hate working on my only vehicle… ~Brooke Hey there Brooke So your engine is overheating……all the time, or just at idle speeds? You DO have white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe??? Does the engine miss-fire and run bad and does the check...