Basics Of Your Vehicle’s Catalytic Converter

By on February 8, 2010 in Car Maintenance, Car Parts

Basics Of Your Vehicle’s Catalytic Converter Your car’s engine produces exhaust gases as the result of its 4-stroke combustion process. The gases flow from the combustion chamber through each cylinder’s exhaust valve, and make their way toward your vehicle’s tailpipe. Along that path lies the catalytic converter. Its job is to prevent specific elements within [...]

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Does Your Car’s Power Steering Need Bleeding?

By on January 19, 2010 in Car Maintenance

Does Your Car’s Power Steering Need Bleeding? If your vehicle were not equipped with power steering (PS), turning the wheel and maneuvering safely would be problematic. Doing so would require enormous effort. PS systems are based upon hydraulic pressure that makes the task of steering your car far easier than would otherwise be the case. [...]

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Understanding The Reasons Your Car’s Tires Fail

By on December 12, 2009 in Car Maintenance

Understanding The Reasons Your Car’s Tires Fail You’re driving to work or taking your children to school when you suddenly hear a pop. That sound is immediately followed by a flapping noise. Chances are, you’ve experienced a blowout. Most people who get a flat or go through a blowout blame the tire, road, or an [...]

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A Closer Look At Your Vehicle’s Catalytic Converter

By on November 20, 2009 in Car Maintenance, Car Parts

A Closer Look At Your Vehicle’s Catalytic Converter Given the job it performs, your car’s catalytic converter receives less attention than it deserves. Auto technicians agree that this relatively small component is one of the marvels of recent automotive technology. It converts the harmful pollutants that are produced within your vehicle’s engine into less harmful [...]

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Diagnosing And Fixing Problems With Your Car’s Water Pump

By on October 21, 2009 in Car Maintenance

Diagnosing And Fixing Problems With Your Car’s Water Pump Your car’s cooling system is critical for controlling the temperatures around your engine. That’s what prevents it from overheating. The radiator, water pump (WP), and hoses work together in order to keep coolant flowing. As long as the individual components are operating properly, the coolant absorbs [...]

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