The heater hose is a key component of your engine’s cooling system. The purpose of the hose is to move coolant from the engine to the heater core located in the dash of your vehicle. Made with rubber and built with resistance to heat and coolant chemicals, they’re pre-molded to fit each vehicle’s cooling system. Read More

The wheel cylinder is a part of the brake drum assembly. Its job is to press the brake shoes against the brake drum. This creates the friction needed to slow your vehicle. Every time you press your brake pedal, the master brake cylinder transfers hydraulic pressure to the wheel cylinder through the brake fluid in Read More

Having a car window that won’t roll down (or worse, won’t roll up) can become a nightmare. Diagnosing the issue and understanding how your window operates is the key to fixing this issue. With windows, there are a few things that will help you figure out the root of the problem. Is it just the Read More

The idler pulley is a common part that’s found on the majority of the vehicles on the road. Its primary function is to provide tension and guide the engine drive belt. These belts wrap around the various parts of the engine such as the power steering pump, alternator, water pump etc… To keep it simple, Read More

The throttle body is an important part of your air intake system that controls the air flowing into your engine. It’s located between your air intake and engine manifold where fresh air is pulled into the engine for the combustion process. The amount of air allowed into the engine during this process controlled by the Read More

To avoid catastrophic engine damage, it’s important to keep an eye on your radiator to handle any damage that may occur. The job of the car radiator is to remove heat from the engine to regulate the temperature and prevent overheating. The engine burns fuel which creates a large amount of heat. The engine has Read More

Transmission fluid acts as a lubricant and a coolant that transmits power from the engine to the transmission. Allowing contaminants to build up and failing to flush your existing fluid decrease the life of your transmission! So, what causes your transmission fluid wear and leak? Let’s take a look at some common factors. Before bringing Read More

The water pump plays a critical part in the function of your engine. It moves coolant flowing through the engine, radiator, and hoses to maintain the ideal operating temperature for your vehicle. Generally, the water pump’s ‘powered by the serpentine belt and the crankshaft pulley. The water pump moves in a cycle. After leaving the Read More

For many people, tires are an afterthought, that is until a problem occurs. There are many precautions you can take to extend the life of your tires, and that begins with a tire rotation. Not only does a tire rotation extend the life your tires, but it also improves performance. When you get a rotation, Read More

The dreaded check engine light. Also known as the Malfunction Indicator lamp, it can be a nightmare for many drivers to see. Let’s find out some factors that lead to that neon orange symbol. Important to keep in mind is how wide-ranging the check engine light is. Anything from a spark plug issue to an Read More