Unless you are an exceptional do-it-yourselfer when it comes to car repairs and car maintenance, chances are that your know-how is limited to changing the oil, rotating your tires and replacing your windshield wipers.
There is nothing wrong with that. Many people pop the hood of their car and look in disbelief at what they are guessing is the engine. The fact of the matter is that technology has changed cars and car engines dramatically over the years.
There was once a time when any typical car owner could open the hood of their car and perform a tune-up. Of course, it was a pretty simple procedure back in the day when all you had to do was change out the spark plugs, spark plug wires and check the timing. Heck, if you are over the age of 50, it is likely you still have at least a couple of spark plug gappers in your toolbox.
It is also likely that you would check the hoses in your car from time to time. You may have even suffered a broken hose at one time or another and simply replaced it. But for many, those days have come and gone.
You see, the layout of hoses in modern cars represents how intricate the system really is. It is not as straightforward as it used to be. In fact, it might be impossible to follow a hose to its final destination. This is why you take your car to Groovy Automotive, your friendly auto repair service in Austin, to let them sort through the mess. Let’s break this down for you.
Transmission fluid, fuel and oil are just a few examples of what fluids pass through the hoses in your vehicle. Typically, hoses are made out of a rubber compound designed to absorb vibrations, which helps lengthen their lifespan. But when they age, the rubber becomes more susceptible to cracks and can start to leak.
Leaky hoses are detrimental to your car and the way in which it functions, so it is important that you have a professional check your hoses from time to time so you don't wind up stranded on the side of the road.
Hoses should be replaced when cracks are noticed, when they are swollen or when they become hard to the touch.
Through an integral pulley system under the hood of your car, belts help power everything from your air conditioning compressor to your steering pump to your alternator. All of which are critical components of your vehicle. A broken belt will almost certainly sideline your vehicle until repairs can be made.
Serpentine belts wind around your engine and powers just about everything. It is critical that you have this belt changed out every five years or so. Other belts should be replaced as soon as cracks are noticed or they squeal when accelerating your vehicle.
If you are unsure about the state of your car’s belts and hoses, give Groovy Automotive a call.
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