Most people think of the battery as the driving force for powering your vehicle’s electronics, but that’s only part of the equation. The charging system is a combination of your battery, voltage regulator, and alternator. Today, our focus is on the alternator. The alternator gets its power from the serpentine belt, which gets its power Read More

The job of the timing belt is to keep the camshaft and crankshaft pulley in sync. This way, the valves and piston push at the correct time. So, what could cause noise in a timing belt? A squealing noise could be from a lack of tension between the belt and pulleys. Worn belt ribs and Read More

The coolant’s (aka antifreeze) job is to control your engine’s temperature and prevent the radiator from freezing. Cars can run extremely hot, so coolant keeps your engine running at a safe temperature to prevent major damage. So, what are some signs your car may be losing coolant? The first and most simple step is to Read More

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