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When to Replace the Brake Calipers – Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Brake Calipers – Signs & Symptoms

About the brake calipers: The brake calipers are a key part of your car’s disc braking system. Their role is to slow down the car with the help of the brake pads housed inside. The brake caliper fits like a clamp around the disc so that when you apply...
When to Replace the Radiator / Coolant Hoses

When to Replace the Radiator / Coolant Hoses

About the radiator hoses: Your car’s cooling system has several hoses which transport coolant back and forth between the radiator and the engine. This allows the engine to maintain a healthy temperature, preventing overheating from occurring. Most cars have...
When to Replace the Brake Hoses – Common Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Brake Hoses – Common Signs & Symptoms

About the brake hoses and lines: Brake hoses are an important but often overlooked part of your car’s braking system. Their purpose is to transfer hydraulic brake fluid. This allows your brakes to function properly and safely bring your car to a stop. When the...
When to Replace the Engine Mounts – Common Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Engine Mounts – Common Signs & Symptoms

About the engine mounts: Car engines are very heavy and must be bolted in place to prevent movement while the car is operating. Engine mounts are rubber mounts that keep the engine attached to the frame or body of your car. This dampens engine vibrations and movement,...
When to Replace the Mass Airflow Sensor – Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Mass Airflow Sensor – Signs & Symptoms

About the mass airflow sensor: The mass airflow sensor (MAF) is a critical component of a car’s engine management system. Its primary function is to measure the amount of air entering the engine, allowing the engine control module (ECM) to calculate the...
When to Replace your Car’s Catalytic Converter

When to Replace your Car’s Catalytic Converter

About the catalytic converter: Located between the exhaust manifold and the tailpipe, the catalytic converter is an exhaust component that helps to reduce your car’s emissions. As exhaust emissions flow through your exhaust system, the catalytic converter...