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Recognizing The Warning Signs Of A Sick Car
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: Auto and Trucks |
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: 10 May 2008 07:00 |
by: Samuel Murray
Okay, somethings wrong with your car. You know it. It just doesnt feel right.
That may sound lame when youre talking to your mechanic, but believe me, its not something you want to ignore.
Maybe you feel like the car is difficult to handle. Maybe the ride just seems less smooth and stable. Perhaps theres a vibration that wasnt there before.
These symptoms almost always indicate a problem.
Is it harder to steer your vehicle? Do you have difficulty steering in a straight line? This might mean your front wheels are misaligned or you have worn steering parts.
Does your car feel like it wants to steer or pull to the right or left? Youll need to get this checked out. It may only be that your tires arent properly inflated. But it could also mean that your front end is misaligned or damaged in some way. Thats nothing to play around with!
Maybe your car feels like its vibrating. Your tires may need balancing in this case.
Its a good idea to check your shock absorbers and struts, too. They might need replacing if the car rides strangely.
If you put on your brakes, and your car pulls to one side that means you need to take in it for repair.
If the brake pedal sinks to the floor when pressure is maintained same thing. Take it in.
If you hear or feel scraping or grinding when you apply the brake, this indicates a problem that needs to be checked out.
And of course, the no brainer You need to get your car to a repair shop if the "brake" light on the instrument panel is lit.
Engine trouble is on the menu if you find that your car is hard to start. Other indicators include the check engine light coming on, your car using more than one quart of oil between changes, the car engine running after you remove the key, if the car stalls or idles roughly, and if theres poor acceleration. Also, getting fewer miles to the gallon is nothing to pooh-pooh. That could mean an engine problem, too.
Say the word transmission problems and your wallet being drained of all thats in it comes to mind. You might have a problem of this nature if theres a delayed response when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse, if your car doesnt shift during regular acceleration, or if the engine speeds up, but the car doesnt respond. If shifting is hard there could be a problem with transmission, too.
Just for your peace of mind, make sure the mechanic checks to see if its just a disconnected hose problem or if maybe the filter is plugged. These repairs are much simpler and cheaper than having your transmission replaced.
When it comes right down to it, you know your car and how its supposed to feel when all is well. If something doesnt quite feel right, get it checked out. You may end up saving money and someones life!
About The Author
Samuel Murray
This article courtesy of http://www.mustang-lovers.com
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