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Engine knock is one of the most dreaded sounds to hear from your vehicle. The smooth operation of your motor becomes violent and unnerving. This noise is almost impossible to ignore, and that’s good considering that it often means there’s a critical issue in your engine.  There are a few reasons that your engine could… …

Since the 2012 model year, all new vehicles have been required to employ traction control systems (TCS) to maintain the car’s grip under acceleration, as well as an anti-lock brake system which does the same under braking.  While these systems usually go unnoticed, as they’re made to, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t issues that… …

Noticing an unusual smell coming from your exhaust can be worrying, as you know there’s likely an issue within your exhaust system or powertrain. One of the more common exhaust smells you may encounter is one that smells similar to sulfur or rotten eggs, which generally signals an issue with the vehicle’s emissions devices.  In… …

Without question, the Check Engine Light (also known as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp, MIL, Service Engine Light, or CEL), is the most common warning light drivers see when something is wrong with their car. Unfortunately, when the CEL comes on, it’s often accompanied by anxiety and stress. It’s easy to assume the worst when that… …

Your engine produces a large amount of heat through constant combustion and friction, and this heat needs to be drawn away from the sensitive components. In modern vehicles, this is accomplished through the use of coolant (AKA antifreeze), a fluid that runs through the engine past various components and conducts the heat away from them. … …

Have you ever driven down the road and felt shaking in the steering wheel as you slow down or come to a stop?  This is a very common problem regardless of the type of vehicle that you drive.  The causes can range from a minor nuisance to a serious safety concern.  Regardless of what is… …

Cars are complicated, which means taking care of a car can be complicated too. With the countless parts and systems in your vehicle, it’s difficult to keep up with what needs to be done when, how, and why. Answers on the “proper way” to care for your vehicle aren’t hard to come by, but sometimes… …

Have you ever stopped at a light and noticed that your vehicle’s idle just feels a bit off? If you’re experiencing your vehicle’s engine struggling to sustain a steady idle while stopped, it could be a sign of issues within your powertrain.  In this article, we’ll go over the causes of a rough idle, what… …

This summer has been hot. Temperatures have regularly been in the 80s or 90s and your vehicle’s cooling and air conditioning systems are working overtime. Working in auto repair, folks get these two systems confused all of the time. And they are very different. The primary purpose of the coolant system is to maintain the… …

My Check Engine Light Is On, Now What?  Last summer, I was on our family vacation. We took an incredible road trip through California, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah. We were heading from Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park. If anyone has driven that stretch of road, you will know, this is a rural area. … …