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What’s a Clutch and Why Does It Matter?

If you're one of a handful of American drivers who still own a manual transmission vehicle, then you're probably intimately familiar with the concept of a clutch. However, you might be surprised to learn that automatic transmissions also rely on these mechanical devices. A typical automatic transmission has many clutches grouped in a component known as a clutch pack. Clutch problems in your automatic transmission can cause various symptoms, including slippage or complete transmission failure. Read More 

5 Types Of Tire Wear And What They Mean

You can actually read your tire's wear like a book if you know what to look for. Understanding and learning to recognize the different tire wear patterns can help you know when it is time to have your tires replaced. It can also provide a guide for determining any other issues your car may be experiencing.  1. Side Wear Side wear occurs on the part of the tire that is in contact with the road, but it only affects the side treads of this surface and not the center tread. Read More 

Important Tire Services To Seek From Professional Tire Dealers

The tires are critical to your vehicle's safety and function. To ensure that they remain serviceable for months or longer, you need to have them repaired or replaced regularly. Instead of taking care of your tires on your own, however, you can use the tire services found in your local area. These services are some to seek out from professional tire dealers for your vehicle. Tire Gauging One of the main services to seek from one of the tire dealers in your area involves having your tires checked and gauged. Read More 

The Dumper Trailer Guide To Help Choose The Right Features At The Right Price

If you need a dump trailer to get work done, there a lot of choices of trailers and features that you may want. You want to consider the axles, height of the rails, and operation of hydraulics that power the dumping feature. More features that you do not need will cost more, and if you have a budget to work with you will want to invest in just the features you need. Read More 

Diagnostic Strategies For Intermittent Engine Problems

Some of the worst engine problems are those that only appear intermittently. You notice a problem, but it disappears before you even take your car to the mechanics. The following tips should help you diagnose such problems. Establish a Pattern The best thing you can do for the diagnosis is to establish a pattern for the problems. How long does it take before the problem reoccurs? What is the weather like when the problem occurs? Read More