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Drivetrain: Diagnostic Test Drive

Brake & Front End

Driveshaft problems can be spotted from the moment you put the vehicle in gear to pull it into a bay. Once the vehicle is moving, you might hear a whine coming from the center of the vehicle. If the vehicle is put into neutral, the sound remains the same. The problem could be the center bearing’s support.

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Diagnostic Test Drive For Drivetrain

Brake & Front End

Driveshaft problems can be spotted from the moment you put the vehicle in gear to pull it into a bay. Courtesy of FCA Once the vehicle is moving, you might hear a whine coming from the center of the vehicle. If the vehicle is put into neutral while moving, the sound remains the same as the driveshaft is still spinning.

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Ram Check Engine Light: 8 Key Triggers + Can You Drive with It?

RepairSmith

A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) gets stored on your truck’s computer, indicating what went wrong with the vehicle. Remember, a loose gas cap can activate the CEL even on new vehicles without any malfunctioning parts otherwise. In modern Ram trucks, a defective ignition coil pack will affect only the concerned cylinders.

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8 Chevrolet Check Engine Light Triggers + Can You Drive with It?

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How to Reset the Chevrolet Check Engine Light How Much Does a Chevrolet Check Engine Light Diagnostic Test Cost? 8 Key Reasons behind the Chevrolet Check Engine Light The Check Engine Light on a Chevrolet and other General Motors (GM) vehicles is an amber or yellow light shaped like an engine outline.

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Car Repair: Tips for Keeping Your Car on the Road

Driver's Edge

As you might expect, vehicles that don’t get the attention they need can’t stay on the road for long. By taking good care of your vehicle, you’ll be able to: Extend its life span. Of course, oil changes are far from the only maintenance task high mileage vehicles need. Boost its fuel efficiency.

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Service 4 Wheel Drive Warning Light Activated? (Top 7 Reasons)

RepairSmith

The “SERVICE 4WD” (Service 4 Wheel Drive) warning light on your vehicle’s dashboard indicates a 4WD system issue. Gear Engagement Issues Incomplete gear shifts, especially when switching from 2WD to 4WD mode while the car or truck is in motion, can trigger the 4 wheel drive system warning light. Why does it happen?

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Service 4 Wheel Drive Warning Light Activated? (Top 7 Reasons)

RepairSmith

The “SERVICE 4WD” (Service 4 Wheel Drive) warning light on your vehicle’s dashboard indicates a 4WD system issue. Gear Engagement Issues Incomplete gear shifts, especially when switching from 2WD to 4WD mode while the car or truck is in motion, can trigger the 4 wheel drive system warning light. Why does it happen?