DIAGNOSING YOUR CARS PROBLEMS

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Jay Woods Basic Author | 3 Articles Joined: July 4, 2016 United States Diagnosing Your Car's Problems By Jay Woods | Submitted On July 04, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article There are many web pages dedicated to informing car owners just what is wrong with their vehicles and how to go about fixing it. One of the most difficult parts of diagnosing your car's issue, however, is knowing where to start. This article is therefore dedicated to guiding you to the most effective ways to get your car problems solved. Being able to diagnose problems yourself instead of relying on a mechanic helps you both to understand the problem and know if someone is trying to rip you off. The first step is to determine exactly what is unusual about your car's performance. If there is a sound coming from the engine, determine how to best describe it before taking it in to the dealer. Many people bring their cars in without truly knowing how to describe their problem and if the issue stops when the dealer or mechanic drives the car themselves, it is unlikely they will be able to help. While it may sound funny, ask other people to describe the sound you're hearing and determine whether it's a pinging, screeching, ticking etc. Mechanics, technicians, and even forum posters are accustomed to hearing issues described this way and can get a good idea of what the issue is. The next step is to see if your problem is in isolation or if it has occurred as a group of related problems. For example, if you hear a ticking coming from the engine while idling and know that the oil on the dipstick is highly viscous you likely need an oil change or there is an issue in the oil delivery system. Either of these factors in isolation wouldn't necessarily mean that oil is the issue but the fact that they both are occurring pretty much ensures that oil is the culprit. Similar to diagnosing sickness, knowing that you have a fever and nausea is much more valuable to the doctor than just saying you have a fever as it narrows down the potential illnesses. Make a list of all of the "problems" you are noticing even if they seem completely unrelated as you can later on narrow down which may be in connection with each other. Once you are able to describe your problem effectively, you can then search your car's problem online. If the issue requires the help of a professional, ideally you will already know the cause of the problem saving time and money spent by the mechanic attempting to diagnose the problem for you. Visit http://everdayautoenthusiast.blogspot.com/ for auto news, car reviews, and more! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Jay_Woods/2306050 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 68 times Word count: 419 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Automotive: Repairs Jay Woods Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Repairs Article Feed Repairs Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Well Pump Repair: Common Water Pump Problems Why You Should Look For An ASE Certified Mechanic For Your Next Car Repair How to Use Your Eyes and Ears to Prevent Problems With Your Car How To Detect the Car Problems Finding an Automatic Car Repair Manual Automotive Problems Solved Today The Right Way To Jump Start A Dead Car Battery Car Troubleshooting With Automotive Scan Tools What Are the Most Common Service Problems Find the Best Computer Repair Company in Your Neighborhood Recent Articles How to Identify Car Issues With Your Nose A Few Amazing Tips To Find The Best Road Assistance Plan Windshield Replacement - Cost Factors How Do You Deal With Battery Terminal Corrosion? What Your Brake Pads and Parts Say About Your Vehicle Taking Care of Your Brake Rotors Factors To Consider Before Servicing Your Car Do I Need Car Radiator Repair? What You Should Know About Your Car Radiator Mobile Windshield Replacement EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide

CAR BRAKE REPAIR PRIMER

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Terje Ellingsen Expert Author | 185 Articles Joined: July 7, 2005 United States A Car Brake Repair Primer By Terje Ellingsen | Submitted On September 27, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Terje Ellingsen The security of your car is vital, whether it is a Mercedes or a Mazda - even the safest vehicle on earth can have brake failure. If your car's brakes don't work properly, the consequences could be fatal. Thus, the brakes are probably the most important part of your vehicle. Car brake repair knowledge is always good to have because you never know if or when your car's brake system will let you down. If this happens while you're driving let's say in the desert, miles away from the nearest garage, you should be able to Perform a brake inspection and troubleshoot the problem Know what it takes to do a car brakes repair If possible, do the fix yourself If not, be able to describe the problem to someone who is able to repair your automobile brakes. To become able to perform the work listed above, the first thing you need to know is how a car's brake system works. A drum system is utilizing hydraulic pressure to press a pad against a brake drum to slow down the speed of the vehicle. Here is how it works: press the brake pedal the piston in the master cylinder sends pressure via the brake lines held by the brake shoe to the wheel cylinders inside the brake drum the friction caused by the shoe pressed against the drum is stopping the wheel from turning A brake drum is a flat-topped and heavy cylinder, that you normally find somewhere between the wheel rim and the drive wheel. When you press the brake pedal, the friction material held by the brake shoes is pressed against the brake drum. This will slow the rotation of the wheels. A wheel cylinder contains pistons utilizing hydraulic power from the master cylinder to force the brake pads against the brake drum. Another brake system, called disk brake system is using hydraulic pressure to press a pad against the rotor. This way it slows down the vehicle. Here is how it works: press the brake pedal the piston in the master cylinder is activated and sends pressure via the brake lines to the calliper when the pad makes contact with the rotor, friction is created and this stops the wheel from turning A rotor is nothing but a circular plate that is gripped by the brake pads for slowing down the vehicle. A brake pad is a pad made of friction material. When pressed against the rotor it stops the wheel from turning. This pad is held by the calliper, which straddles the rotor by using hydraulic pressure from the brake lines. With help from internal pistons it forces the brake pads against the rotors. Performing this process, the breaking system needs brake fluid. The master cylinder provides this by distributing the brake fluid under pressure, to the entire breaking system of your vehicle. The description above gives you the knowledge of how two different car brake systems work. These are the first things you need to know when troubleshooting and fixing any problems regarding your vehicle's brakes. Brake problems can occur in a Cadillac, a VW or even in the safest vehicle brand. There are plenty free resources online which give you step by step instructions on fixing any brake problems that your vehicle may incur. I recommend that you go online and do a search for 'car auto brake repair'. You'll be amazed of the list of brake fix resources that will appear within seconds. Terje Brooks Ellingsen is a writer and internet publisher. He runs the website cheap-used-cars.w-eland.com [http://www.cheap-used-cars.w-eland.com/] Terje gives advice and helps people with automotive issues like car brake repair and other auto repair issues [http://www.cheap-used-cars.w-eland.com/auto_repair_help.htm] as well as buying cheap used cars online [http://www.cheap-used-cars.w-eland.com/buy_used_cars.htm]. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Terje_Ellingsen/10205 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 9,397 times Word count: 580 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Automotive: Repairs Terje Ellingsen Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. 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HOW TO REPAIR POWER WINDOWS IN A CAR

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Matthew Keegan Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 1,214 Articles Joined: April 19, 2005 United States How To Repair Your Car's Power Windows By Matthew Keegan | Submitted On August 22, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments 13 Print Article Expert Author Matthew Keegan As you're driving down the turnpike and approaching the tollbooth, you reach for the switch to lower your window and nothing happens. The switch moves but the window does not budge. Not even a noise from the window motor can be heard which strongly suggests to you that the device is not functioning. You must stop your car and open up the door to pay the attendant before continuing on your trip. Thoughts of an expensive car repair bill are dancing through your head, putting you in a foul mood and tempering the anticipated fun of your getaway weekend. Don't despair: you can repair the power window yourself and save a bundle over expensive dealership charges. Let's take a look at the steps you can take to fix the problem yourself and save a lot of cash in the process. Before assuming that the window regulator must be replaced you should first rule out the possibility of dirty electrical contacts. On most cars the main power for all switches goes through the master switch located at the driver's console. Sometimes the switch is dirty causing the window to malfunction. If this is the case, take the necessary steps to clean the contact and your problem should be resolved. Should you determine that the contacts are clean and your switch is functioning, then it is likely that the motor has burned out and is in need of replacing. Whether you are installing a Honda window regulator or a Volkswagen window regulator, or a regulator for any other make the steps involved in replacing a window regulator are usually quite similar: 1. Remove the door panel for the affected window. 2. Locate and remove the bolts holding the regulator to the door; it is likely you will have to manually lower the window in order to access the bolts. 3. Remove the old regulator, disconnect all wiring, and replace the old regulator with a new one you have purchased from a parts supplier. Shop online to find the best value as you will pay a mint if you order one through a dealership. 4. Tighten the bolts holding the new regulator and reinstall the moisture barrier. Make sure all the wires are put back in the door before closing the door panel. 5. Engage the power window switch and the new regulator should work unimpeded. Of course, follow your car's repair manual for specific instructions. I've given to you a general outline to convince you that this is a task that even a novice mechanic can handle - in other words: you can do it! By handling the problem yourself, you'll save plenty of money by avoiding garages who will mark up the replacement part as well as tack on several hours of labor costs to your bill. Shop online to compare prices and to receive the best shipping and handling arrangements available. Matt is a contributing writer for Car Parts Stuff. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Matthew_Keegan/5222 13 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face19 Sad Face10 Viewed 204,608 times Word count: 481 Article Tools Download a PDF EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Automotive: Repairs Matthew Keegan Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Repairs Article Feed Repairs Article Feed Find More Articles Search Recent Articles A Few Amazing Tips To Find The Best Road Assistance Plan Windshield Replacement - Cost Factors How Do You Deal With Battery Terminal Corrosion? What Your Brake Pads and Parts Say About Your Vehicle Taking Care of Your Brake Rotors Factors To Consider Before Servicing Your Car Do I Need Car Radiator Repair? What You Should Know About Your Car Radiator Mobile Windshield Replacement How To Detect Fake Towing Professionals EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide