AutoEducation.com Car Blog https://www.autoeducation.com/blog Helping you learn more about your car. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:09:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 Load Rating On Tires Fails State Inspection https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/general/load-rating-tires-fails-state-inspection/ https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/general/load-rating-tires-fails-state-inspection/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:46:39 +0000 https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/?p=1323 Just had to tell a customer with a 3500HD truck that it doesn’t pass inspection because the new tires he put on are not up to the weight class of the truck. They installed the correct size so that was the right way. Problem is that they used standard load when the vehicle required a […]

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]]> https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/mechanics-corner/2008-hyundai-azera-rust-damage-pa-road-salt/feed/ 0 Ford Edge Ball Joint Replacement https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/mechanics-corner/ford-edge-ball-joint-replacement/ https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/mechanics-corner/ford-edge-ball-joint-replacement/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2017 21:44:39 +0000 https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/?p=1306 Sometimes it is the correct way to repair a ball joint by replacing the entire control arm. A previous repair to this Ford Edge that came in for an alignment failed by using a lower quality ball joint replacement. This particular control arm had issues with the ball joint socket stretching when the joint is […]

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]]> https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/mechanics-corner/twisted-cartridge-oil-filter/feed/ 0 Critters in your engine’s air filter… https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/mechanics-corner/critters-engines-air-filter/ https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/mechanics-corner/critters-engines-air-filter/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:48:59 +0000 https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/?p=1288 One of the most neglected things on a car is the air filter. This one was a vehicle that is parked outside. Mice love to find warm places to make their nests. This then clogs the filter and skews the MAF readings on a modern car causing it to usually use more fuel and misfire. […]

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]]> https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/mechanics-corner/critters-engines-air-filter/feed/ 0 Disc Brake Squeal on BMW 3 Series https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/general/disc-brake-squeal-bmw-3-series/ https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/general/disc-brake-squeal-bmw-3-series/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:37:22 +0000 https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/?p=1277 Question: Just purchased used BMW 3 series…automatic…diesel…the brakes are consistently squealing upon braking (slowing down from about 20-25mph to 0) dealer said this is usual “brake dust” issue and brakes don’t need to be changed until another 10000 miles…any advise? Noise is embarrassing. Answer: Yes, more than likely the brake squeal you hear is normal.  Brake dust and […]

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]]> https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/engine/1995-mitsubishi-lancer-glxi-upgrades/feed/ 0 No A/C Power Steering and Battery Light is ON. https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/engine/ac-power-steering-battery-light/ https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/engine/ac-power-steering-battery-light/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:57:34 +0000 https://www.autoeducation.com/blog/?p=1255 Question: I have a 2004 Lincoln Towncar and my AC went out there was a smell like burnt plastic,then a knocking noise started when i start my car.Today my steering wheel is very hard to turn and the battery light stays on the car struggles to stay on. Answer: Most likely the serpentine belt has […]

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