What is a Fuel pump

What is a Fuel pump

A fuel pump sends gas to the engine. In most cars, the fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank.  If it has to be replaced we would have to remove the fuel tank from the car to get access to the pump. The parts that make up a fuel pump are the parts that go bad like the sensor, valves, relay, pump, or other electrical parts. Try not to let the gas in your vehicle get below a quarter of a tank if possible. The sediment that lies on the bottom of your tank can get run through the fuel pump and that's not good. But it also makes the fuel pump work harder. Also, good fuel will definitely…
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Tire Leaks

Tire Leaks

Tire Leaks Sometimes its not the tire that is leaking air. There are a lot of other reasons. The valve stem could be leaking air. The rim could be corroded. There are even those odd times when the rim has a hole in it. If you're losing air make sure to have it looked at right away. Driving on a very low tire or flat tire will destroy the tire and will need to be replaced.
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What is a Tie Rod End?

What is a Tie Rod End?

What is a Tie Rod End? There are inner tie rods and outer tie rods. The outer tie rod connects to the steering knuckle which connects to the tire. The inner tie rod connects from the outer tie rod to the steering rack. When you make a turn the steering rack slides. Then the tie rods turn the steering knuckles that are attached to the tires in the right direction.
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What is a stabilizer link?

What is a stabilizer link?

What is a stabilizer link? A stabilizer link is one of the parts that make up the stabilizer bar/sway bar. The stabilizer bar consists of the bar, links, and bushings. The bar is shaped like a “u”. The bar is attached to the frame of the vehicle with links and bushes. What happens is this system lets the bar flex and in doing so keeps your vehicle on the ground. When you turn your vehicle it creates a force that may create a situation where the vehicle may go up on one side. This system helps to control that.
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