Car Care for the Anti-Mechanics

How To Listen To Your Transmission

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If your transmission is generating noise, this indicates that a part of your transmission is hitting something incorrectly. Common noises that indicate that there is something wrong with the transmission include a buzzing, clunking or clicking noise. This will be a sound that you have likely never heard before. It is important to pay attention to what you hear. You might even be able to diagnose what is wrong with your transmission by listening carefully.…

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How Can I Tell What The Check Engine Light Means?

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The check engine light in your car, also known as the Malfunction Indicator Light, is one of the warning lights on the dashboard of your car. The check engine light often looks like an engine outlined in orange. The indicator light might say “check” or “check engine” or may feature what looks like a lightening bolt zig-zagging across the front of the engine. Many car owners fear the check engine light in part because it is an indicator light that could mean one of many different things–either an expensive repair is coming due, or something far less sinister is at work.…

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Car Wise: Bad Battery Signs & How To Start Your Car

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A good battery is meant to last about 7 years as long as you take care of it. But there are a few more things you should know. The following guide will help you notice the signs of a bad battery and teach you how to start your car if your battery dies. Signs Of A Dying Battery The following are just some signs that you have a bad battery:…

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