Driving can be exceedingly dangerous and could prove costly in the long run with a CV Axle Going Bad. If the CV Axle begins to fail, one of the vehicle’s wheels will lose power and your car will pull to one side. And if the CV Joint Breaks While Driving, the wheel will no longer
The Transfer Case is located between the Transmission and Front and Rear Differentials. Its main function is to transfer power from the Transmission to all four wheels. Driving your car with a bad Transfer Case is a bad idea. Doing so can do more damage to other areas of your vehicle, like your Transmission, Driveshafts,
Can I Drive with a Bad Ball Joint? You should not! Since Ball Joints are part of a car’s Steering Suspension, if one would fail, a loss of control of the vehicle could occur. Ball Joints are designed to keep your vehicle’s Tires flat against the road as the Vehicle Suspension moves up and down.
What Does A Control Arm Do On A Vehicle? Simply put, it helps a driver to steer a car while also allowing up and down movement of the suspension for your car to remain in full contact with the road. The Control Arms and Ball Joints move up and down with the spring when a
When we think of preventative maintenance, we think of Oil Change, Fluids, and Brakes. We don’t think of Shocks or Struts. Replacing Shocks and Struts will not only maintain an even comfortable ride but will also increase the longevity of Tire wear. A bad Suspension will cause faster wear on your Tires. If you drive
The most common reason A Car Is Tilting to One Side is problems with your Tires. Tire Pressure or uneven Tire Wear may require a Tire Rotation. If your tires check out, then a Car Leaning To One Side may be an issue with the Shocks, Struts, or Suspension. Sometimes these issues may be fixed,
A Worn Tire or Bent Wheel Hub may cause your car to sway from side to side. A Tire Balance or Wheel Alignment may be required or if your Tires are worn, it may be time for a replacement. Other reasons What Makes a Car Sway are Faulty Struts or Worn Shocks. These are just
A Tie Rod is what connects the Steering Rack to the steering knuckle, making the wheels turn. If you have a Bad Tie Rod, it may result in a steering or Tire problem. If your Steering Wheel Shakes While Driving and gets worse when turning a corner, a Tire Rotation may be needed, or worse,
If your Vehicle Pulls To One Side While You’re Breaking, then it could be a Brake problem. Make sure your Brakes are pressurized properly. You also could need a Wheel Alignment. Check all four tires’ air pressure to make sure each tire is inflated to its proper weight. Tires that are not aligned or that
The knocking noise from your vehicle could be coming from the engine. You may have low octane. If you put lower octane fuel in your vehicle and it requires higher octane gasoline, you could be damaging your vehicle. Some vehicles have an automatic sensor to detect engine knocks. The sensor detects if everything is running
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