How Brake Calipers Work: Calipers are part of a disc brake system. A caliper squeezes the pads against both sides of the rotor when the brake is applied. When the driver’s foot presses on the brake pedal hydraulic pressure is generated and moves from the master cylinder to each brake caliper. Fluid pressure inside the caliper then […]
Catalytic Converter Catalytic converters are used in exhaust systems to reduce toxic by-products of fuel into less hazardous substances. These less hazardous substances include carbon dioxide, water vapor, and nitrogen gas. Toxic by-products are chemicals such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons (in the form of unburned gasoline). The catalytic converter contains a honeycomb […]
Loud Noise from Clutch Area… …turns into a costly repair! Below is information about the clutch system and its components. Later in this article, we will share a story of a customer experience that occurred at V&F this week! Clutch System This system is made up of the following components: Flywheel & Pressure plate: bolted together and are […]
Wheal Bearings & Your Vehicle The wheel bearing allows the wheel to rotate freely and smoothly. The wheel bearing typically is made up of two rows of ball or tapered roller bearings, surround by and inner and outer bearing race which is the surface the bearing rolls on. The bearings are filled with grease and […]
Engine Air Filter Is Important For Your Car Engine Air Filter and why it should matter to you! Do you know the difference between an Engine Air Filter and a Cabin Air Filter? Engine Air Filters are important for your car, while Cabin Air Filters are essential for your health! Although these two terms sound the same, they are […]
Lack of changing timing belt turns into costly repair! See how not changing your timing belt can cost you money! As we have shared before, preventative maintenance is the key to a healthy wallet. By staying on top of your vehicle’s maintenance, you are helping to save yourself money by avoiding future repairs. This week […]
Bald Tires caused a customer to experience a rattle coming from their car while at highway speeds (70-75 MPH). Upon completion of the technician’s inspection, we came to the conclusion that the customer’s vehicle needed all four tires! The tires were out of balance and bald; which was causing the vehicle to vibrate. Tires are a consistent […]
Believe it or not, the New Year is right around the corner! What is your New Year’s resolution? Still trying to think of the perfect one? Why not save yourself money? How about you choose to commit to staying on top of your vehicle’s routine maintenance? Your car will certainly benefit from regular, scheduled maintenance, and it will save […]
When you’re looking for a mechanic in the Springfield area, you don’t have to look very far. Of course, because Virginia is home to so many different services, it is going to be up to you to make sure that you take the time to find the best auto repair Springfield has to offer. Part […]