Mia Bevacqua
Mia Bevacqua is an automotive expert with ASE Master, L1, L2 and L3 Advanced Level Specialist certification. With 13-plus years of experience in the field, she applies her skills toward writing, consulting and automotive software engineering.
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The steering gear is the heart of the steering system. When you turn the steering wheel, the steering gear transfers that motion to the vehicle’s wheels, multiplying the effort you put in so that you don’t have to do a lot of work to turn the car.
The steering gear is the heart of the steering system. When you turn the steering wheel, the steering gear transfers that motion to the vehicle’s wheels, multiplying the effort you put in so that you don’t have to do a lot of work to turn the car.
Symptoms of a bad or failing tie rod end Tie rod ends are an important part of the steering system. They eventually wear out and should be replaced.
Symptoms of a bad or failing tie rod end Tie rod ends are an important part of the steering system. They eventually wear out and should be replaced.
Your engine relies on perfect timing. As it goes through its four strokes — intake, compression, combustion and exhaust — it relies on the camshaft to open its valves and the crankshaft to move its pistons, all without them crashing into each other.
Your engine relies on perfect timing. As it goes through its four strokes — intake, compression, combustion and exhaust — it relies on the camshaft to open its valves and the crankshaft to move its pistons, all without them crashing into each other.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Water Pump Between all its moving parts and the fact that it burns fuel, it’s no surprise your engine gets hot when it’s running. This is where cooling system comes into play, and your water pump plays a key role in it.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Water Pump Between all its moving parts and the fact that it burns fuel, it’s no surprise your engine gets hot when it’s running. This is where cooling system comes into play, and your water pump plays a key role in it.
A faulty head gasket can cause a number of problems with your car. Here's what to look for.
A faulty head gasket can cause a number of problems with your car. Here's what to look for.
The safety of your vehicle depends on the brakes. Worn or damaged drums should be addressed as soon as possible.
The safety of your vehicle depends on the brakes. Worn or damaged drums should be addressed as soon as possible.
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Signs of a failing ABS speed sensor These are the most common problems associated with a faulty ABS speed sensor: Warning lights appear on the dashboard: If the ABS computer finds a problem with a wheel speed sensor or its circuit, it will trigger the ABS warning light on the dash. It may also turn on the traction and stability control warning lights, if the car has those systems.
Signs of a failing ABS speed sensor These are the most common problems associated with a faulty ABS speed sensor: Warning lights appear on the dashboard: If the ABS computer finds a problem with a wheel speed sensor or its circuit, it will trigger the ABS warning light on the dash. It may also turn on the traction and stability control warning lights, if the car has those systems.
Signs of a failing brake master cylinder Driving a car with brake problems is very dangerous. If you experience trouble stopping, get your car towed to a repair shop.
Signs of a failing brake master cylinder Driving a car with brake problems is very dangerous. If you experience trouble stopping, get your car towed to a repair shop.
Image displays the differences between new (top) and worn (bottom) brake pads. Signs of worn brake pads Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car.
Image displays the differences between new (top) and worn (bottom) brake pads. Signs of worn brake pads Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car.
Signs of worn or damaged brake rotors Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car. If you hear or experience any of the following symptoms of brake rotor problems, get them checked out right away.
Signs of worn or damaged brake rotors Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car. If you hear or experience any of the following symptoms of brake rotor problems, get them checked out right away.
Signs of worn brake shoes If your vehicle is showing any signs of having trouble stopping, it requires immediate attention. The brakes are the most crucial safety feature on any car — if they’re not working, have the vehicle towed to a repair shop.
Signs of worn brake shoes If your vehicle is showing any signs of having trouble stopping, it requires immediate attention. The brakes are the most crucial safety feature on any car — if they’re not working, have the vehicle towed to a repair shop.
Signs of a failing clutch master cylinder Clutch master cylinders are prone to leaks, and a faulty one can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common.
Signs of a failing clutch master cylinder Clutch master cylinders are prone to leaks, and a faulty one can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common.
Like your laptop, your car’s computer is very complex. And like your laptop or other computers, things can go wrong with it.
Like your laptop, your car’s computer is very complex. And like your laptop or other computers, things can go wrong with it.
Signs of a failing drive belt A faulty drive belt can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common.
Signs of a failing drive belt A faulty drive belt can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common.