David Sturtz
David Sturtz is an automotive expert at RepairPal, the leading online source of auto repair resources and estimates. With many ASE Master certified mechanics on staff who have decades of experience, RepairPal knows all the fine points of car repair.
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The intake manifold gasket(s) is the working seal between the intake manifold and the cylinder head(s). .
The intake manifold gasket(s) is the working seal between the intake manifold and the cylinder head(s). .
Engine coolant degrades over time and should be replaced to help protect the cooling system. .
Engine coolant degrades over time and should be replaced to help protect the cooling system. .
The steering rack boot prevents dirt, moisture, and debris from entering the steering rack. Dirt and debris are harmful and cause premature wear of the steering gearbox and oil seals.
The steering rack boot prevents dirt, moisture, and debris from entering the steering rack. Dirt and debris are harmful and cause premature wear of the steering gearbox and oil seals.
The front control arm is part of the vehicle's suspension system. It attaches the front suspension to the chassis, stabilizing the suspension's fore and aft movement.
The front control arm is part of the vehicle's suspension system. It attaches the front suspension to the chassis, stabilizing the suspension's fore and aft movement.
The control arm helps position the vertical center line of the wheel and allows for up and down movement of the wheel in relation to the vehicle's body. .
The control arm helps position the vertical center line of the wheel and allows for up and down movement of the wheel in relation to the vehicle's body. .
The power steering pressure hose carries the power steering fluid (under high pressure) from the power steering pump to the steering gear. .
The power steering pressure hose carries the power steering fluid (under high pressure) from the power steering pump to the steering gear. .
Since modern vehicles are constantly monitoring their own operation through complex computer systems, trouble/OBD codes are becoming an increasingly common part of car repair. When the vehicle's computer system senses a problem, a trouble code is produced, which often appears on the dashboard as a Check Engine Light (CEL), as a part of the On Board Diagnostics system.
Since modern vehicles are constantly monitoring their own operation through complex computer systems, trouble/OBD codes are becoming an increasingly common part of car repair. When the vehicle's computer system senses a problem, a trouble code is produced, which often appears on the dashboard as a Check Engine Light (CEL), as a part of the On Board Diagnostics system.
The shifts in temperature and moisture that accompany changing seasons can take a toll on your car—and on its performance. Have the following services performed at least twice each year, and especially before the winter season hits.
The shifts in temperature and moisture that accompany changing seasons can take a toll on your car—and on its performance. Have the following services performed at least twice each year, and especially before the winter season hits.
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RepairPal was founded in 2007 by a group of automobile enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who were frustrated by the expensive and tedious process of fixing and maintaining their vehicles. They created RepairPal to provide drivers with the most accurate, unbiased, and useful car ownership information available.
A vehicle's electrical system is a combination of the charging, starting, computer, ignition, and lighting systems. .
A vehicle's electrical system is a combination of the charging, starting, computer, ignition, and lighting systems. .
The cooling system helps regulate the amount of heat in the engine. .
The engine is a mechanical device designed to convert chemical energy (fuel) into kinetic energy (motion), which powers your vehicle. .
Exhaust System Exhaust systems reduce the amount of noise produced by the engine and channel the high-temperature, poisonous exhaust gases from the engine by safely routing them under the vehicle. Then, through a system of manifolds, pipes, and sound-absorbing mufflers, the gases are released out of the back of the vehicle.
Exhaust System Exhaust systems reduce the amount of noise produced by the engine and channel the high-temperature, poisonous exhaust gases from the engine by safely routing them under the vehicle. Then, through a system of manifolds, pipes, and sound-absorbing mufflers, the gases are released out of the back of the vehicle.
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is designed to help keep the interior of your vehicle nice and cool on hot summer days and toasty warm in the winter. .
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is designed to help keep the interior of your vehicle nice and cool on hot summer days and toasty warm in the winter. .
Suspension system Car suspension systems come in two different designs — independent and solid (live) axle. Most cars use an independent suspension system, where each wheel moves up or down independently without affecting the other wheels.
Suspension system Car suspension systems come in two different designs — independent and solid (live) axle. Most cars use an independent suspension system, where each wheel moves up or down independently without affecting the other wheels.