Automobile News

Locate the battery in your car. Most car batteries have a heavy-duty plastic case with two terminals to connect the positive and negative (ground) wires to the car. The terminals are usually made of lead or brass and can look like two thimbles. The terminals can also be two threaded screws or two threaded holes on the front of the battery. Take a picture before removing the cables to make sure the positive and negative cables do not get reversed. Check the battery's water level every 2 to 3 months, only if it's a non-maintenance-free wet-cell battery. You will likely have either a wet-cell battery or an Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) battery. With an AGM battery, never attempt to open the battery. It is a good idea to only have a battery expert check the water levels in a maintenance-free battery-they rarely ever need water. For non-maintenance-free wet-cell batteries you can check the battery's water level every 2 or 3 months. The water should just touch...

Causes of difficult steering wheel 1) Bad Steering Rack – The steering rack is made up of the pinion and rack. A series of U-joints and shafts keep the steering rack attached to the steering wheel. The steering rack will eventually become worn out and damaged from simply using your vehicle. You will know when this happens if your steering wheel is only stiff after you’ve started your vehicle. As the engine stays on longer, the steering rack will get hotter which causes the lubricant to settle in more. Therefore, the steering wheel may become less stiff as the car continues to run. But still, get the rack replaced before the problem escalates. 2) Broken  Belt – One of the most common causes of steering wheel stiffness is when the serpentine belt is damaged or cracked. This belt is constantly being used when you drive the vehicle so over time, it gets worn down pretty quickly. Then it will become loose which is when the stiffness in the steering wheel will begin. ...

Tips on windscreen care First of all the function of a windscreen is to protect the driver and passengers from the incoming wind and other particles on the road so that the person in driving seat is able to see long distance clearly. It holds the roof intact and prevents it from falling over, in case of mishaps. Majority of users don't know that windscreen forms a vital protective feature of the car. Gradually with time, the dirt gets stuck on the windshield and the process is so slow that the driver never knows until the visibility becomes too low. Also, a dirty glass impacts the overall image of your vehicle. To clean a windscreen it hardly takes few minutes and not much expense also. Most modern cars has the wiper wash reservoir filled with soapy water, you can spray to clean the windscreen, whiles spraying the wiper will automatically wipe the screen thereby cleaning the dirt. You can also Follow this few simple steps to make your car's windscreen clean.Begin...

Grinding Noise When You Apply Your Brakes: A Wake-Up Call Hearing a grinding noise when you apply your brakes is really like hitting a rumble strip on the edge of the highway; if you hear this, you need to wake up and stop driving. A grinding noise on braking is usually caused by a lack of brake pad material; the pads and rotors are now metal to metal, with no braking material left. Brake pads are like bars of soap. Eventually they get used up, and you have to replace them and spend a little money. If you don’t, and your brakes get to the point of grinding, just imagine money evaporating  into the air every time you step on the brake pedal, even just a little. The grinding noise is just a little voice whispering in your ear saying, ”You’re killing me!” If your brakes are grinding, stop driving and call a tow truck or get your mechanic to get to your location and replace. It’s worth it in the long run. You are supposed to replace the pads so they don’t grind...