If you drive a GM vehicle and hear a popping noise when turning the steering wheel similar to a clunking sound from the steering column, there is likely a problem with the upper intermediate steering shaft. Find out how to tell if the steering shaft is causing a clunking or popping sound and how to fix the steering knock yourself.
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How to Find the Build Date of Your Car
Maybe you’re looking for a replacement part and need to know how to find the build date of your car. Maybe your vehicle was in a transfer year when they changed the body style. We use a VW Jetta and a Chevy Tahoe in this video and show you how to quickly and easily find the production date or vehicle manufacture date by year or month.
Read MoreSmoking Brakes? How to Unstick a Brake Caliper
If you have smoking brakes, you’ll want to inspect the brake parts. Problems like smoking brakes, sticking brakes, or the car pulling to one side could mean there is a stuck brake caliper. If you have a seized brake caliper causing these symptoms, find out how to inspect and unstick a brake caliper, and how to tell if you’ll need a new one.
Read MoreAC Makes a Hissing Noise? Car Heater Rattling? How to Fix
If your car’s AC makes a hissing noise when it’s turned on, or if you hear a rattling sound when your heater is turned on, there might be a simple, easy and quick fix. Find out how to fix a car AC that makes a loud sound like hissing, rattling, or humming by inspecting the blower motor with the tips in this article and video.
Read MoreHow to Bleed the Power Steering System
If you’ve replaced any parts in the power steering system like the power steering lines or the power steering rack where you’ve lost fluid, you’ll need to add more. Once you’ve added new power steering fluid to the system, you’ll also need to bleed it. This video and post reviews how to bleed the power steering fluid yourself quickly and easily.
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