How to Diagnose a P0443 Code

If a check engine light appeared for a P0443 code, find out how to diagnose it yourself with these tips.

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Brakes Sticking While Driving? Check These Brake Parts

If your car has brakes sticking while driving, there could be a problem with the brake caliper or brake caliper bracket, the brake pads, emergency brake parts or the brake cable. Find out how to tell if the emergency brake or other brake parts are causing your brakes to stick or bind with these tips.

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Upstream vs. Downstream O2 Sensors and How to Find Bank 1 or Bank 2

If you’re wondering how to tell the difference of upstream vs. downstream O2 sensors and how to find bank 1 or bank 2 of your car, check out the tips from our expert mechanic in this article and video.

Video: Difference Between Upstream and Downstream O2 Sensors

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Should I Replace the Ball Joint or the Entire Control Arm Assembly?

You may be wondering if you should only replace the ball joint or the entire control arm and ball joint assembly. In this article and video, we review why it’s better to replace the whole control arm assembly instead of just the ball joint.

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Knocking Noise Under Your Car When Driving? How to Diagnose Bad Sway Bar Links

Do you hear a knocking sound on your car while driving that’s similar to the one in this video? Find out how to diagnose and fix bad sway bar links with these tips from our expert mechanics.

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Why Is There a Puddle of Water Under My Car?

If you drive your car, run the air conditioning (AC), park it, and find a puddle of water underneath, it doesn’t mean your car is leaking fluid. The AC system has a drain tube to release moisture, but sometimes this tube can clog up and create problems like a wet carpet in your car. Find out more on why there’s a puddle of water under your car and a few other common questions about automotive ACs with this guide and video.

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What Causes Bad Gas Mileage?

If you notice your car has bad gas mileage or poorer gas mileage than it used to, there are a number of parts on your car that can affect it negatively. Find out what causes bad gas mileage and how to diagnose and fix these parts yourself with our how-to videos.

Parts in Your Car That Can Cause Bad Gas Mileage

These parts in your car could cause bad gas mileage and are listed in no particular order.

1A Auto mechanic reviewing parts that can cause bad gas mileage

1. Brakes

Binding brakes can make your car or truck work harder. You may have a brake caliper or brake caliper bracket, brake shoes or brake pads, or a brake cable that’s binding up.

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