Car Engine Failure Symptoms
Car Engine Failure Symptoms: What to Watch For Before It’s Too LateYour car’s engine is its most critical and most expensive component. When it starts to fail, early symptoms can be subtle—but catching them in time can mean the difference between a repair and a full engine replacement. At Priebe’s Auto Clinic & Tire Center […]
Timing Chain vs Timing Belt
In modern engines the Crankshaft and Camshaft(s) have to be timed to each other. This allows the valves in the top end to open and close at the correct time as pistons move up and down. There are three main types of timing systems in modern cars. They are Timing Belts, Timing Chains, and Timing […]
Car Engine Sludge Removal
Is Engine Sludge Silently Damaging Your OKC Vehicle? That thick, black gunk inside your engine is sludge, a harmful byproduct of oxidized oil, often caused by infrequent oil changes, high heat, or stop-and-go driving in Oklahoma City. Sludge restricts vital oil flow, leading to overheating, decreased fuel efficiency, reduced engine power, and potentially costly engine […]
My Car Slid Into a Curb! Now What?
Accidents happen, and sliding into a curb can be more serious than it seems. Even at low speeds, hitting a curb can harm your car’s suspension, tires, and alignment. Understanding these issues can help you keep your vehicle safe and reliable. Suspension Damage Your car’s suspension system includes parts like control arms, struts, and tie […]
What Should I Do If My Car Has A Leak?
Ignoring That Drip Could Cost You: Why Prompt Car Leak Repair is Essential Noticed a puddle forming under your car? Don’t wait! Even a small leak can signal a bigger problem and ignoring it could lead to costly repairs down the road. Here’s why it’s crucial to get professional help as soon as you spot […]
Why Do I Keep Having to Recharge My Car AC?
Your cars Air Conditioning System requires specific pressures in the system to operate. When there is a leak in the system, even a small one, the system will lose pressure and not be able to cool the air anymore. Running a system low on refrigerant can also cause other issues. Ac System Refrigerant or Freon also has lubricant in it. A lack of freon can cause damage to other areas of the AC System. Many small leaks with only require a system to be recharged once every year or so, but when there is a more substantial leak it may be way more often. There are many common leaks on AC Systems. They can be as simple to repair as a 5-minute replacement of the AC Service Valves. It can be as time consuming as pulling the entire dash to access an Evaporator Core. This may take more than a day’s worth of work. In the picture below you can see the leak at the weld between the condenser and the drier.
Why Aren’t My Headlights Working?
The Headlights on your car are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment on your car. They enable you to drive after dark and make your vehicle more visible during the day. When a Headlight is out it not only can be dangerous, you may also get a citation. Nobody wants that. The most common reason for Headlight Failure is a Faulty Headlight Bulb. Headlight bulbs use a tiny filament to create a whole lot of light. When one of the filaments gets too hot it can burn up and cause the bulb to fail. Below is a close up photo of a headlight bulb. You can see the tiny wire filaments.
How Does a Cylinder Head Gasket Get Blown?
The Cylinder Head Gasket or Head Gasket is the main seal between the Engine Block and the Cylinder Head. It ensures that the engine can run properly and build enough pressure to fire each cylinder. The most common cause of a Cylinder Head Gasket leak is vehicle Overheating. When the engine begins to overheat it can cause the cylinder head and engine block to warp. This creates the Head Gasket Leak. A head gasket can leak internally or externally. In an internal leak the coolant leaks into the combustion chamber. This can cause Misfires, Poor Running, and even further Overheating. This is the mating surface of the Cylinder head.
Why is my Cars AC Blowing Hot Air?
It takes several Air Conditioning Components for you AC System to blow cold air. If any one of them is not working you get hot air or no air at all. There are two very common issues for AC system failure. The first is that the AC System is low on Refrigerant. The AC system in a car uses controls the refrigerant pressure to create a cold. Air blows across the Evaporator Core which cools the air before it enters the cab. If there is not enough refrigerant in the system the system cannot cool properly. Below you can see a vehicle being evacuated of refrigerant to repair a leak at the Drier.