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Growling that Grates
A driver who uses his or her ears has a leg up on those who don't. In addition to noises helping you be aware of traffic, they can give you clues to potential problems in your vehicle. One...
Published on: Jun 13, 2023
Boots for Your Ball Joint (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
There's a little part on your vehicle you may not know about, but when it develops a problem, getting it fixed sooner rather than later can save you a lot of money in the long run. Got your attention ...
Published on: Aug 30, 2021
Axles
Your axles are the last link in transferring power from the engine to your wheels. They’re strong parts that last a long time – but they can run into trouble.
Axles just wear out ov...
Published on: Apr 26, 2021
Axle
Question:I hear a clunking sound from my front wheel when I make a turn. What could be the problem?Question:I hear a clunking sound from my front wheel when I make a turn. What could be the problem?No...
Published on: May 13, 2019
Axle
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Question:I hear a clunking sound from my front wheel when I make a turn. What could be the problem?NorthWest Auto Center Answer:One possible cause of the problem is a worn axle. F...
Published on: Mar 08, 2019
NorthWest Auto Center Automotive Tips: Axles
The axle assemblies in your vehicle transfer power out to the drive wheels. On a rear-wheel drive vehicle, there is an axle shaft that goes from the differential in the center of the axle to eac...
Published on: Aug 14, 2018
NorthWest Auto Center Automotive Tips: Axles
The axle assemblies in your vehicle transfer power out to the drive wheels. On a rear-wheel drive vehicle, there is an axle shaft that goes from the differential in the center of the axle to eac...
Published on: Jun 26, 2017
Axle Service At NorthWest Auto Center in Bellevue
Bellevue drivers should know that the axles are the last link in transferring power from the engine to the wheels. They're strong parts that last a long time – but they can run into trouble.
Ax...
Published on: Apr 09, 2017