Most people expect modern cars to be reliable, but even dependable automobiles still suffer failures from time to time. Some components tend to fail more than others, and these repairs are often necessary on even the most reliable cars beyond a certain age. Common failure points include water pumps, ignition coils, and alternators.
A failing alternator can be an incredibly frustrating problem to deal with, but it doesn't have to leave you stranded.
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If you run a small contracting company, you might not think of your handful of trucks or vans as a "fleet." While you might not have a vast commercial garage filled with vehicles, it's still critical to follow best practices when it comes to maintaining the ones you have. Even a small fleet of two trucks requires more care than you might expect.
Since your vehicles are likely to represent a significant investment, keeping these assets in good repair is critical.
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The brakes on your vehicle are critical and modern cars include more parts that can contribute to the way the system functions. Taking your vehicle to an auto brake service for maintenance and repair is essential, and the newer the car is, the more important it can be to find a shop specializing in brake systems.
Brake Service
Most cars do not have a specific brake service interval because the brake pads wear at different rates depending on the way you drive.
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Under normal circumstances, most gasoline engines should not consume any significant quantity of oil. While the 2nd generation (2004-2009) Toyota Prius uses a hybrid engine, its gasoline motor still requires engine oil for lubrication and cooling. Unfortunately, sometimes excessive oil consumption is a well-known problem on these vehicles.
Oil consumption typically occurs due to internal engine issues. When oil enters the combustion chamber due to problems such as worn piston rings, your motor burns that oil and loses it through the exhaust stream.
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If you are into faster performance cars, you are probably already paying attention to what's under the hood. But with that said, not every sports car is capable of hitting crazy speeds on the local race track. It's possible today to even get a "bottom-tier" performance car that looks flashy on the outside but is lacking the Cummins 5.9 performance engine (or equivalent) that would actually unlock your vehicle's full potential.
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