Steering is one of the things we take for granted in our vehicles. Let’s break it down into two areas: first, the power assist and second the actual parts that steer the vehicle.
Most peo...
{{ image('MzQ3') }}Question:How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?Heartland Auto Repair Answer:When wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignme...
Let’s talk shocks and struts. Shock absorbers and struts last a long time and wear out pretty slowly. They’re easy to take for granted, but your shocks and struts do a very imp...
Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years. Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
A lot of service and repair customers in Fredericktown are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or to see...
Although several newer vehicles are coming equipped with electric power steering, the vast majority of cars and trucks on the road use a hydraulic power boost system. With hydraulics, fluid is p...
The function of a fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and di...
The serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the ...
