Bearings are found everywhere in your car and are used to facilitate the movement of certain parts. Their wear can be identified by means of distinctive rolling noises. In this post, we’ll help you identify the most common ones. Rolling…
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How to Detect and Repair Coolant Loss
Checking fluid levels is vital in the automotive industry, as these preliminary checks can anticipate a breakdown. In this post, you will learn how checking the coolant level will help detect any loss of coolant. How to detect a loss…
Read MoreHow to Tell if Your Shock Absorber Springs Are Bad
Summary Broken shock absorber spring: symptoms and diagnosis The different causes of a broken shock absorber spring What are the consequences of a broken shock absorber spring? Broken shock absorber spring: maintenance and cost of repair The shock absorber, composed…
Read MoreShock Absorber Noise: Symptoms, Causes, Repair
Contents: Shock absorber noise: a symptom not to be ignored Causes of shock absorber noise What are the consequences of worn shock absorbers? Shock absorber maintenance and repair Shock absorber prices The shock absorber is not only a comfort element….
Read MoreWhat Is a Car Brake Caliper?
The car brake caliper plays an important role in the braking system. Therefore, it must be in good condition to ensure the motorist’s safety while driving. Let’s take a closer look at how this mechanical part works, why it may…
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Types of Vibration Felt When Braking
Brakes are an essential safety feature of your vehicle. Sometimes, when you activate them, you can feel vibrations in your cabin during braking, which is not reassuring… Don’t panic; we’ll tell you what causes them, what the consequences are, and…
Read MoreHow to Identify Brake Disc Wear?
In a vehicle, certain elements must be checked regularly to fully guarantee the safety of the driver and his passengers. This is the case with the braking system, which will tend to wear out gradually. The complete and sudden failure…
Read MoreHow the Master Cylinder Operates
The principle of the master cylinder was invented in the 1930s. It is one of the main elements of a vehicle’s braking system, of which there can be two types. But what is it used for? This post will focus…
Read MoreWhen Should I Change the Alternator Belt
The alternator belt, more correctly called the “accessory belt”, transmits the engine’s mechanical energy to the various auxiliaries such as the alternator, the water pump (which can also be driven by the timing belt), the power steering pump and the…
Read MoreHow to Recognize an Alternator Belt Noise
Contents – Role of the alternator belt – How to recognize an accessory belt noise? – Repairing an alternator belt – Cost of replacing an alternator belt It is also called the “accessory belt,” and its breakage can sometimes lead…
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