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Annual Lift Inspections Protect Techs, Dealership and Customers

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Ask the waiting customer who heard a loud crash from the service area and ran out to see that her new SUV had toppled from the lift on the vehicle in the adjacent bay. I find loose nuts, loose anchor nuts and hydraulic fluid leaks. It’s not only older and well-used lifts that present risk. “I Proper lift inspections take time.

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Can You Drive Without Power Steering + How to Fix It?

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However, power steering failure in an electric or hydraulic power steering system can make normal steering challenging and risky. Now, some vehicles will trigger the service power steering dashboard light when there’s an issue. This can increase steering effort and reduce your control over the vehicle.

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Diagnosing Car Noises: 10 Sounds You Never Want to Hear

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It’s best to visit a mechanic and get the damaged parts replaced. Common causes include: Worn clutch: In manual transmission vehicles, a grinding noise when changing gears may indicate a worn clutch, damaged gear teeth, or worn synchronizers. To resolve this issue, you must repair or replace the damaged component.

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