Today's Car Care Tip: My Guide for Getting Ready for Vacations and Week-end Trips
What do you do if you start hearing or have been hearing a weird noise?The easy answer is to get an inspection by ASE Certified Tech. They can find the cause and also find other damage it may have caused.
To protect yourself, though, you should take the time to listen to turn off the CD player, roll down the window - and listen to your car:
- Worn or lose fan belt (high pitched, loud squeal – especially when cold)
- Thumping separated tires (thud, thud)
- Wheel bearing (grinding or growling)
- Overheated engine (hissing and steam)
- Brakes (squeal or grinding)
- Engine (knocking or tapping)
- Front end/suspension (creaking or knocking)
Keep a note pad in the car and make notes on problems as they come up:
- Time of day
- Description
- Weather
- Driving conditions
- Noise type
Handy Car Care Tips and Suggestions
- Used Car Buyers’ Checklist – Don’t buy a used car without running through this! These are the questions every used car buyer should ask.
- Going Green with your Car – How to go green with your car and reduce your carbon footprint!
- Fuel Saving Tips – Here are some easy ways to increase your gas mileage at home!
- Report A Pothole in the Denver area – If you’re sick of hitting the same pothole everyday, use one of these numbers to report a pothole in your area!
Fluid Colors
These are what your vehicle’s fluids look like when they’re brand new and just added to your vehicle. If they’re black, smell burnt, or just past your manufacturer’s recommended service interval, getting these fluids changed can prevent big expenses down the road. Click here to see the fluid chart.
Vehicle Systems
These are diagrams of how all of the integral systems in your car work. From your air conditioning, to your brakes, to your engine, use these diagrams to see how everything works, and why certain repairs and preventative maintenance services are necessary, and can save you money in the long run. Click on any picture below to see a larger diagram!
