Why Does my Car Shake When I Press the Brakes There’s no more unsettling sensation behind the wheel than feeling your vehicle shaking. Whether it be at idle, under acceleration, or when braking, you know there’s something off with your car. There are many reasons this could be happening under braking, some being more serious… …
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Why is White Smoke Coming from My Exhaust
From strange noises, low power, and lights on the dash, there are many ways your car can alert you to a problem. Thick, white smoke billowing out of the tailpipe is a sign that something is very wrong and shouldn’t be ignored. Read on to learn more about the causes of white exhaust smoke, and… …
Do I Need a Lift for 35-inch Tires?
Any off-road enthusiast knows that bigger tires are one of the best bang-for-the-buck upgrades to improve ground clearance and off-road capability. Large tires also make your truck, Jeep, or SUV look more aggressive. 35-inch tires are a popular upgrade size. 35s will get your truck an additional inch of axle clearance over 33-inch tires and… …
How Long Does an Alignment Take?
Wheel alignments are an essential service. When your vehicle is out of alignment, your tires will wear faster, your fuel mileage can be lower, and in serious cases, your car will pull to the left or right. Alignments should be done once a year, after new tires are installed, or after any suspension work.You may… …
Does Running your Car A/C Lower Gas Mileage?
Gas is expensive right now. In June 2022, the national price for regular gas reached over $5 per gallon. It’s also really hot, which means most drivers are turning the A/C on high on their commute to work or road trips. With so many feeling the pinch of high gas prices, drivers are looking for… …
Can I Drive with a Flat Tire?
Flat tires are the worst. It’s bad enough when you get a flat in your driveway, but when you get one while driving, it can be even more difficult to deal with. By far the best way to deal with a flat tire is to remove it and put your spare on, but this isn’t… …
3.6L Pentastar V6 Oil Filter Housing Leak Guide
One of, if not the most common issue we see at our three stores is a leaking oil filter housing on the 3.6L Pentastar engine from Chrysler. Why is this one of the most common issues we see in our store? Well, it’s a very popular engine. Production started in 2010 and now there are… …
Can a Bad Fuel Injector Damage My Engine?
If you pop the hood of a car from the ’60s, ’70s, or ’80s, you’ll likely see a carburetor sitting on top of the engine. Before the rise of electronic fuel injection (EFI), carburetors were the standard system used for delivering air and fuel to the combustion chambers in an engine. As technology changed and… …
How Expensive is it Lift My truck?
Aside from bigger wheels and tires, lift kits are one of the most popular modifications for off-road enthusiasts. Not only does a lifted vehicle get extra ground clearance that makes tackling challenging lines easier, a truck or SUV that sits higher simply looks better. Lifting a vehicle requires making some changes to suspension components. How… …
Is a Coolant Flush Really Necessary? How Much Does it Cost?
When you think of regular vehicle maintenance, the first services that pop into your head are probably things like oil changes, tire rotations, brake services, and maybe alignments. Other than oil changes, all of these other services impact components of your car that you can easily feel while you drive. Misaligned wheels or tires with… …