Mechanical Tips For New Drivers
If you are a new driver then it can be difficult for you to know what you can take care of yourself and when you should have your car taken into the shop for repairs. This article will go over some of the more common problems you may run into with your car and help you determine how to respond accordingly.
You start to hear squeaks coming from the brakes
If you are driving around in your car and you start to notice a squeaking sound coming from the wheels, then the car is telling you that your brake pads are getting thin. The brake pads have sensors that start to warn you of their thinning by making these sounds. Once you hear them, you'll want to take the car in to have new brake pads put on. Other than having your brakes changes when necessary, the only other real maintenance you should do with the brakes is make sure you routinely check to make sure there is enough brake fluid in the brake fluid canister under the hood.
You start to hear a grinding sound when you turn the wheel
If you start to hear a squeaking or grinding sound as you move your car's steering wheel, then you want to make sure you add some steering fluid to the steering fluid canister under the hood. This should take care of the noise. If you continue hearing this sound then there may be a leak in the hose. In this case, you will want to take the car in to have it looked at by a mechanic.
Your car steers to one side when you are only holding the wheel lightly
If you notice that your car starts wanting to go to one side more than the other then the first thing you want to do is make sure all of the tires have the correct about of air in them. If one or more of your tires have less air then they should it can cause this veering to happen. If filling the tires to the proper amount of air evenly doesn't fix the issue, then you should take the car in to the shop. They will need to check on its alignment.
Your car won't start
If your car won't start then you should have someone give you a jump start and take the car down to the local mechanic right away. They can test the battery for you. It may be that the battery needs replacing, but there are also other possible issues that can cause this, such as a starter that's going out or even problems with an alternator.
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