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Understanding Transmission Fluid: Types and Maintenance Tips

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Transmission fluid is crucial for smooth operation and longevity of your vehicle system. It serves as a lubricant for the moving parts within the transmission, helps to cool the transmission, and facilitates the hydraulic functions necessary for smooth gear shifting. Low fluid levels can lead to transmission problems.

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Things You Need to Know About Vehicle Suspension

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Your car’s suspension maximizes friction between the vehicle itself and the road. The health and proper function of your vehicle suspension is critical to safe operation. Check out this guide to everything you need to know about vehicle suspension from the expert Baltimore mechanics at Hollenshade’s.

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The Science Behind Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) 

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Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are sophisticated safety features designed to prevent the wheels of a vehicle from locking up during braking. Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) The HCU is responsible for modulating brake pressure. These sensors detect the rotational speed of each wheel.

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6 Bad Strut Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore + What to Do Next

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5 FAQs about the Struts on Your Vehicle How Do Struts Work? Faulty struts on your vehicle won’t effectively absorb impacts from driving over a bumpy road, leading to a shaking and uncomfortable ride. Uneven Tire Wear The strut assembly on your vehicle helps the tires maintain good contact with the road. Push the vehicle down.

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How Much Does a Power Steering Belt Replacement Cost?

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A power steering belt was usually found in vehicles manufactured before the 1990s. These vehicles had separate belts for multiple engine components. So, it’s best to schedule an auto repair service or call a mobile mechanic to replace your old belt. Does My Car Have a Power Steering or Serpentine Belt?

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Why Do Alignment Angles Change?

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A relationship between both internal and external forces results in the altering of a vehicle’s suspension geometry. Each of the principal alignment angles, measured at all 4 corners of the vehicle, capture the state of health of its steering and suspension systems. Late-model vehicles also may use hydraulic bushings.

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How Long Can You Drive with Bad Struts & Is it Safe?

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The actual distance you can drive with a worn strut depends on how bad your struts are, vehicle type, as well as road and weather conditions. It might also reduce fuel efficiency, cause uneven wear in your tire , and lead to a loss of control of your vehicle. A shock is a hydraulic component mounted vertically behind the wheel.

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