When people think about maintaining their car or truck, they usually focus on the "front end." After all, this is where most of the mechanical action takes place, and they understand the importance of engine and gearbox maintenance. But if you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, you should certainly pay attention to the back end too. What can happen if you neglect this area as time goes by?
The Final Drive
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For your car to function as it should, it must receive an uninterrupted and predictable fuel supply. While several different components are involved, the fuel pump is the beating heart of the system, and if it begins to malfunction, many issues can arise. What do you need to know about the fuel pump and its location, and how do you know if it is starting to fail?
How the System Works
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No one wants to find themselves stuck in a parking lot with a car that won't start. Most of the time, this unwelcome event is due to a battery finally reaching the end of its life span. A charge from a road service tow truck may help for a while, but that initially dead battery is a sign that you need to get a new one. But of course, no one wants to get to that point.
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The driving school teaches you enough to put the key in the ignition, get the car moving and stay safe on the road. However, your vehicle is more complex than this. It is a maze of wires, electrical systems fuses, relays and everything else. They all come together to get the car to move and perform other operations as needed. You can tell that your vehicle has an auto electric problem from how it behaves on the road.
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When the engine is running properly, it should bring the vehicle up to speed almost instantly when you press the accelerator pedal. If yours feels like it's losing power when accelerating or takes a few seconds to respond, this is a clear sign of a bog down.
Bogs down or engine hesitation when accelerating can occur due to a variety of reasons. Here's a look at some potential culprits behind the problem.
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