Categories for Car Repairs

How Do I Find a Short in My Car?

January 24, 2022

A vehicle’s electrical system plays a crucial role in every car. Without all of the complex wires running throughout your car, your engine might not start up, you might not have headlights and your radio might not turn on. A car’s wiring is designed to last for the long haul, but issues can occur leading to a malfunction. One of the more common wiring malfunctions is a short circuit. Keep reading to learn about symptoms of an electrical short in your and what you can do to locate the short. Signs of a short A short circuit (or short) occurs... View Article

Everything You Need to Know About Tachometers

January 10, 2022

You know that a speedometer measures your engine’s speed, and an odometer tells you how many miles you’ve driven—but there’s another gauge on your dashboard that you might not be as familiar with: the tachometer (or tach). This post will cover everything you need to know about tachs, including how a mechanical tachometer works and if they’re even needed nowadays. What is a tachometer used for? A tachometer measures an engine’s rotational speed and gives us a readout in revolutions per minute (rpm). The higher the meter reads, the faster your engine is rotating. This can be helpful for those... View Article

Signs of a Bad Connecting Rod

December 27, 2021

In an internal combustion engine, a connecting rod is the link between a piston and the crankshaft, and it is an essential engine component. Connecting rods undergo an extreme tensile force as the pistons move back and forth. Even though they’re built to last for years, they can eventually bend or even break. A bad connecting rod is a significant problem for an engine because it can no longer perform intake, exhaust, compression or power strokes. Continue reading to learn a few of the signs that a rod is damaged: Knocking noise: A knocking sound is one of the more... View Article

Do Cylinder Heads Always Need to Be Resurfaced?

July 7, 2021

A clean, flat and smooth engine is the goal for every vehicle owner. When these conditions are met, the vehicle is much more likely to last longer and run better. Vehicle owners can clean their cylinders by themselves, but they need to hire a professional mechanic for cylinder head resurfacing to make them smooth and flat. The smoother and flatter a cylinder head, the less likely the chance of gasket leaks and other serious issues under the hood. We typically resurface cylinder heads after an engine has overheated or after it has blown a gasket. In both of these scenarios,... View Article

Do Your Brakes Squeak or Grind? This Could Be the Reason Why!

October 8, 2020

Your braking system is essential to the safety and performance of your vehicle, no matter when or where you’re driving. Even small problems with the braking system can result in significant issues with vehicle efficiency, performance and safety on the road, so it’s important to be aware of signs of malfunctioning brakes and handle problems as proactively as possible. If you’re dealing with squeaking or grinding brakes, keep reading for some advice from a mechanic in Everett, WA. Causes of grinding and squeaking noises Brake issues can show up in vehicles of any make, model or year. Even newer vehicles... View Article

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