Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recal...
You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine? It's called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is driven by the engine as it turns. It powers your alternator, air conditioni...
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My name is David. For the last year and a half, I’ve had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car, so I bought a new battery. At first everything was fine...
People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
We've all heard a car or truck in our Tigard neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv.com/m...
Let’s talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relativ...
Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before. So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?
Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
