Service Tips

Auto Repair Tips and Know How - Interactive Automotive Systems Guide

Want to make sense of the auto lingo we use? All industries have a language of their own a certain way of communicating that easily identifies the insiders or pros from the less experienced amateurs. Eavesdrop on two auto technicians, or two other industry specialists, and you might not understand most of what's being said. Understanding the vocabulary or insider lingo can translate into a more efficient repair by the tech and a lower repair bill for you.

Trouble Shooting Tips:

My Car Won't Start!
I turn the key and nothing happens - Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • Battery deterioration
  • Starter wears
  • Neutral safety switch failure
  • Alternator failure
  • Car not in park
  • A combination of these factors

My Air Conditioner Stopped Working!
My air blows but is not cool - Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • Low Freon caused by leak
  • No power to compressor
  • Compressor failure

My air does not blow - Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • A/C controller on dash failure
  • Fan/blower switch failure
  • Bad blower motor 

My Check Engine Light Is On!
The running of the vehicle is NOT affected - Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • 02 Sensor failure
  • Emission system failure
  • Gas cap not on properly

The running of the vehicle IS affected - Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • Bad plug wires
  • Weak fuel pump
  • Engine control module

My Car is Vibrating!
Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • Out of balance tires
  • Out of round or separating tires
  • Bent or warped wheels
  • Loose or worn suspension parts
  • Loose or worn drive shafts
  • Worn or broken motor mounts
  • Warped brake rotors and/or drums 

My Car is pulling!
Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • Alignment problems
  • Worn suspension parts
  • Worn bushings
  • Radial tire pulls
  • Sticking calipers on brakes

My Car Squeaks When I Hit Bumps!
Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • Worn shocks
  • Worn struts
  • Worn suspension parts
  • Loose hub caps


My Engine Is Over-heating!
Could be caused by any one of these factors: It happens only at idle -

  • Cooling fan relay
  • Cooling fan motor
  • Cooling fan clutch
  • Low coolant level
  • Blown head gasket

My Car Is Leaking A Fluid!

  • Green - antifreeze/coolant
  • Pink - transmission fluid or power steering fluid
  • Dark Brown - motor oil
  • Colorless - gasoline, brake fluid or AC condensation

It happens while driving -

  • Thermostat
  • Coolant leak
  • Collapsed hose
  • Bad water pump belt
  • Radiator plugged up
  • Low coolant level
  • Blown head gasket

My Brakes Are Squeaking!
Could be caused by any one of these factors:

  • Wear indicators on brake pads
  • Brake shoes/pads worn thin
  • Cracked brake shoes/pads
  • Type of material used in brake shoe/pads
  • Loose brake hardware
  • Worn wheel bearings

Important Links

Service Tips

Engine Repair and overhaul

Installing an engine requires patience, coordination and planning

Service Tips
Special Packages

Transmission Repair & Rebuild

Auto Repair Tips and Know How - Interactive Automotive Systems Guide..

Special Packages
Goodyear Tires

Auto Repair Services

Our goal is to provide the best service at the best rates without wasting your time.

Goodyear Tires
Transmission

Promotions

 

Promotions

 

SBC Auto Repairs – Transmission Goodyear Tires. 10021 Long Point, Houston, TX 77055
Phone: (713) 973 9910 Fax: (713) 973 9909. Email: Info@springbranch-transmissions.com 

 

Copyright © 2010 SBC Auto Repairs – Transmission Goodyear Tires. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer