Few things can be more annoying than a high-pitched squeal coming from your brakes. Noise from your brakes can mean a variety of things. The root cause of the sound may not always be a bad thing. That being said if you have symptoms of dysfunctional brakes you should take your vehicle into a service Read More

The hub assembly is vital to the success of your car and tires. While driving be aware of the hazards that can damage your wheel hub assembly. Things like hitting potholes or striking a curb. The most common sign that your hub assembly is worn is a roaring sound coming from your tires. Additional signs Read More

The engine in your vehicle runs hot. Very hot. Once running, your engine can reach temperatures up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit! If you’re driving your car and the temperature gauge is stuck on high, low, or going crazy, the issue is most likely with your thermostat. The job of the thermostat is to regulate the Read More

The transfer case has the task of splitting engine power to all four wheels through the front and rear axles. They’re found in all four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles. Your engine powers the transmission which then moves that power to the transfer case. Transfer cases send power from the output shaft through chains, gears or hydraulics. Read More

Engine mounts, (also known as motor mounts) are used to support the engine while is supplies power to the wheels. They secure your car’s engine and transmission to the subframe. Engine mounts absorb shock and vibration to make sure the driver doesn’t feel any movement of the motor. Typically, they’re made from two attached pieces Read More

The torque converter is what allows the engine to run in automatic vehicles while at a complete stop. It’s basically a hydraulic pump that ties together the engine and transmission. As automatic transmission cars don’t use a clutch to completely disengage, fluid coupling allows the engine to spin independently of the transmission. The torque converter Read More

Universal joints (also known as U-joints) are a vital connection between your vehicle’s driveshaft and axles. U-joints, allow driveshafts to move up and down along with the suspension while the shaft is moving so you can transmit power. They’re a pivot point that allows two shafts to rotate at the same speed no matter the Read More

The wheel bearing is a crucial part that allows the hub, tire and wheel assembly to work together. It allows for friction free movement of the hub assembly providing smooth wheel and tire rotation. The wheel bearings’ comprised of a set of steel balls held together by a metal ring. It rides on a metal Read More

The transmission of your vehicle does a lot of the heavy lifting to keep your vehicle moving. Heat and pressure over time can cause bits of metal and contaminants to flake off and do damage. This is where the transmission filter saves the day! For the cars that use them, the transmission filter is a Read More

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light came to be as a matter of safety. An underinflated tire is more likely to cause a blowout. The TREAD act passed by National Highway Safety Administration in 2007 was created to hold manufacturers accountable for recalls and designs of the TPMS. TPMS can be broken into major Read More