by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 19, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
Changing a control arm bushing can restore steering feel, reduce suspension noise and help keep the wheel properly positioned. But replacing the bushing isn’t simply a matter of removing the old rubber and pressing in a new one. The bushing has to be installed...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 19, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
A bad tie rod end can change the way your car steers, tracks and handles. The first signs are often subtle: a little looseness in the steering wheel, a clunk over bumps, or uneven wear on one front tire. As the joint wears further, those symptoms can become more...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 17, 2026 | Brakes & Suspension
The most common symptom of a bad ABS module is an ABS warning light that stays illuminated, but that’s not enough to prove the module has failed. A bad wheel-speed sensor, damaged wiring, low battery voltage, blown fuse, hydraulic-unit problem, brake-pressure...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 16, 2026 | Diagnostic Codes
If your check engine light is on and your scanner shows P0135, the problem is related to the heater circuit for the Bank 1 Sensor 1 oxygen sensor. But don’t make the common mistake of assuming the entire oxygen sensor has failed. P0135 specifically points to a...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 15, 2026 | Diagnostic Codes
If your check engine light is on and your scanner shows P0113 code, the problem is related to the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor circuit. But there’s an important distinction: P0113 does not automatically mean you need a new IAT sensor. The code means the...
