Practical car care advice from 456 AutoFix in Creston, Grand Rapids: what common warning signs mean, how Michigan winters and road salt affect your car, and when a problem needs a mechanic.
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Audi Timing Belt or Chain? Which Engines Have Which, and What It Means for You
Audi timing belt or chain? See which Audi engines use a belt and which use a chain, how to confirm your engine code, and what each…
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Water on the Passenger Side Floor? A/C Drain, Heater Core or a Leak
Water on passenger side floor? Learn to tell A/C drain water from heater core coolant or rain leaks, what to check yourself and how urgent it…
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Buying a High Mileage Car: What Matters More Than the Odometer
Buying a high mileage car? Why the kind of miles, service records and Michigan rust matter more than the odometer, and what to check before you…
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Car Horn Not Working? Fuse, Relay, Clock Spring or the Horn Itself
Car horn not working? Check the fuse, relay, wiring, ground, the horn and the clock spring in order, and learn which symptoms need a shop right…
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Windshield Wipers Not Working? Fuse, Motor, Linkage or Switch
Windshield wipers not working? Check for ice first, then the fuse, relay, switch, linkage and motor. What each symptom means and how urgent it is.
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How to Tell If a Car Has Flood Damage Before You Buy
How to tell if a car has flood damage: 8 checks you can do on the lot, what a VIN check can miss, and which signs…
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Parking Brake Stuck? Frozen Cables, Seized Calipers and Electronic Brakes
Parking brake stuck? Learn why cables freeze, shoes rust and electronic brakes won’t release, what you can safely try, and what not to do in winter.
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Bad Tie Rod Symptoms: Loose Steering, Clunks and Uneven Tire Wear
Bad tie rod symptoms: loose steering, wandering, a knock when turning and edge tire wear. How to tell tie rods from look-alikes and when to book.
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How Often to Change Spark Plugs (and Signs They’re Worn)
How often to change spark plugs: typical intervals for copper, platinum and iridium, why turbo engines need them sooner, and the signs of worn plugs.
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Car Stalls When Stopping? 6 Common Causes and What to Check
Car stalls when stopping? See 6 common causes, from a dirty throttle body to a brake booster vacuum leak, what to do when it dies and…
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Audi EPC Light On? What It Means and Whether You Can Drive
Audi EPC light on? Learn what Electronic Power Control means, the common causes from throttle body to brake switch, and when it is safe to keep…
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Is High Mileage Oil Worth It? What It Can and Can’t Do
Is high mileage oil worth it? What its seal conditioners and additives do, which engines benefit, what it won’t fix, and why your manual’s spec still…