What Is Power Steering? The power steering system allows us to easily turn our vehicles without needing to wrestle with the entire weight of the vehicle. This is commonly done through the use of hydraulic fluid; however, electric power steering systems have become increasingly popular in modern vehicles due to their compact design and superior […]
Vehicles use different kinds of dashboard lights to alert the driver to the condition of certain systems, such as the check engine light illuminating when a system is experiencing issues. One of these lights is the dashboard battery warning light, which appears as a rectangular car battery icon when active. In this article, we’ll review […]
Your vehicle’s braking system is the most important safety system in your vehicle, responsible for generating the required friction to bring your vehicle to a controlled stop. If you notice unusual vibrations after braking, it can be concerning knowing this critical system is experiencing issues. In this article, we will cover how the brake system […]
Your vehicle’s engine contains thousands of components that keep everything running perfectly synchronized with precision. The perfect timing of your engine is due to your timing chain/belt. Ensuring your valves and cylinders are perfectly synced up every time you go to start your car. Without proper timing, your engine won’t survive for long. Valves crash […]
CV axles, short for constant velocity axles, are the last components of your vehicle’s drivetrain. While it’s easy to pay much more attention to the engine and transmission powertrain components, properly maintaining on your CV axles and joints is vital to ensuring your wheels receive the engine’s power properly. Like any drivetrain component, the constant […]
The fuel system is one of the most crucial systems in any internal combustion vehicle, providing the correct amount of fuel to the engine. Even the smallest issue in your fuel system can cause major disruptions in the performance of your vehicle, or even prevent the engine from running at all. While modern fuel systems […]
Unless you spend a lot of time under your car, understanding the intricacies of how power generated by the engine reaches the wheels can be difficult. Most people know the fundamentals of how an engine and transmission work, but an often overlooked but equally important part of the drivetrain is the differential. In this article, […]
Hybrid and other electrified platforms have rapidly gained a significant portion of North American market share over the past few decades, especially as legal requirements for emissions tighten and consumer priorities shift to efficient daily drivers. While all hybrids make use of both electric motors and internal combustion, the layout and method of power-delivery can […]
Modern brake systems generally consist of two major components called the brake pads and the rotors. These systems operate by using hydraulic pressure to actuate the pad, forcing it down onto the metal rotor where it will create friction and create the resistance needed to slow the vehicle. What is a Brake Rotor? Brake rotors […]
When it comes to choosing a vehicle with the right drivetrain for your needs, understanding the difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) is essential. Both systems offer enhanced traction and control, especially in challenging road conditions and inclement weather, but they function differently and are suited to different driving situations. In this […]