Marc Baily » Maintenance

Auto Tech: How to recognize mechanical problems early

Chris — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:02:48 +0000

Using your senses - sight, sound, smell and feel - you can recognize potential mechanical problems before they become serious and cost you a lot of money in repairs, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr.

Auto Tech: Wheel alignments

Chris — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:02:56 +0000

"Getting a wheel alignment should be part of your annual maintenance schedule," advises Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. "An alignment can detect problems before they become serious or unsafe. It can also increase tire life and fuel economy."

Auto Tech: Servicing wheel bearings

Chris — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:02:33 +0000

Most vehicles today use sealed wheel bearings, but some, including trailers, need wheel bearings serviced regularly. "Bearings don't fail often, but when they do they can cause a lot of other damage," says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr.

Auto Tech: Check-engine lights

Chris — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:02:12 +0000

The Check-engine light comes on when a problem fails the on-board diagnostic tests twice and causes vehicle emissions to be excessive, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. You should take your car to the repair shop for diagnosis, he advises.

Auto Tech: Check-engine lights

Chris — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:02:12 +0000