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Car Overheated? Don’t Push It

August 6, 2020 11:44 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Can you drive while your car is overheating? Only if you want to experience a complete breakdown or pay for expensive repairs in Madison, TN. If your car is overheating, you need to get it somewhere and park it immediately—preferably with your favorite mechanic. Otherwise, you risk damaging it further. Here are five risks of driving an overheated car: Hoses under pressure: Many cars overheat because they leak coolant, but if that is not the cause, coolant remains in your engine. If your car has a damaged thermostat or other issue that is not linked to a coolant shortage, engine... View Article


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What You Should Know About Power Steering

July 22, 2020 10:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Power steering comes standard in just about every vehicle on the market these days. If you begin having problems with your power steering, it can make it very difficult to operate the vehicle. You must take your vehicle to a repair specialist if you notice your power steering failing in any way, as it will become difficult to turn your vehicle and increase your risk of an accident. So, how does power steering work, and what are some of the biggest signs of power steering failure in Madison, TN? Here are just a few examples of some of the things... View Article


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An Overview of Fuel Systems, Injectors and Pumps

July 8, 2020 10:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

How does a car fuel system work, exactly? If you are to take proper care of your engine and avoid fuel system repair, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the way it functions and the responsibility of each component of the system. Here’s an overview of what you need to know. General overview In most cases, the fuel/air mixture in the fuel system is controlled by a carburetor. There are some weaknesses associated with a carburetor. For example, if you have a single carburetor tasked with supplying a four-cylinder engine, it will not be able to give every... View Article


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Basics of Wheel Alignment and Tire Wear

June 18, 2020 5:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The wheel alignment process involves adjusting the wheel angles to ensure they are perpendicular with the road and parallel to each other. This results in more efficient vehicle operation, greater control of the vehicle and longer tire life. When we talk about wheel alignment and how it affects tire wear, there are several concepts we need to consider, those being camber, caster and toe-in. So, what is wheel alignment in Madison, TN, and how does alignment work in your car? Let’s take a closer look. Camber Camber refers to the angle of the wheel in degrees when you’re looking at... View Article


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The Components of an Automotive Air Conditioning System

June 4, 2020 5:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As a car owner in the South, you understand the importance of having working air conditioning in your vehicle. But how much do you know about how that air conditioning system operates? There are several main types of automotive air conditioning systems: orifice tube systems and expansion valve systems are the most common, or you can find combinations of the two. In any case, to understand how your Madison, TN car’s AC works, you need to know each of the components and how they contribute to that operation. Those primary components are the compressor, condenser, evaporator, accumulator (or receiver-drier) and... View Article