Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Part It Out Yourself Having mechanical skills and time to spare enables you to earn significantly more money by dismantling your vehicle than selling it as one piece. The transmission stands out as one of the costliest parts to replace. Maintained vehicles or those with new parts benefit from increased market value.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 25, 2023

How to Check a Bad Fan Clutch Fan clutches don’t have a set mileage for the part to last. And if you’re not confident with car parts, it’s best to have a professional perform the diagnosis for you. Here’s how a mechanic will check if you have a bad clutch: Spin the fan: Most fan clutches need a little push to spin.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 25, 2023

How to Check a Bad Fan Clutch Fan clutches don’t have a set mileage for the part to last. And if you’re not confident with car parts, it’s best to have a professional perform the diagnosis for you. Here’s how a mechanic will check if you have a bad clutch: Spin the fan: Most fan clutches need a little push to spin.

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RepairSmith

APRIL 26, 2024

A transmission solenoid is an electro-mechanical valve that controls the flow of transmission fluid. This helps in gear lubrication and operation on automatic transmission vehicles (manual transmission cars don’t have transmission solenoids). Can You Drive with a Faulty Transmission Solenoid?

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RepairSmith

JUNE 9, 2024

Types of electrical connections: Simple 1-wire alternators, typically found in older vehicles, are less expensive than 3-wire alternators used in newer cars. Additional repairs: During the alternator replacement, mechanics may discover that car parts, like the serpentine belt , a bad battery, or a battery cable, need attention.

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Wrench

JULY 28, 2022

General car maintenance includes actions such as checking your tires, changing your oil and filter, examining belts, removing battery corrosion, and more! Some are easy enough to accomplish alone, yet some require a professional auto mechanic to get it done right. That means putting it in the hands of mechanics you can trust.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 28, 2024

The ECU (Electronic Control Unit) opens and closes the canister purge valve to control the vapor flow. Having a certified mechanic diagnose a bad vapor canister purge valve is the easiest option, as it requires specific knowledge of the emissions system. After assessing a faulty purge valve, the mechanic may replace it.

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