If you drive a Honda or certain other vehicles — particularly many foreign economy makes — you may have discovered that you have a CVT automatic transmission. While this type of transmission offers multiple technological advantages over conventional transmission mechanisms, there are some negatives associated with it too. Here’s what …
Month: January 2024
Common Automotive Misdiagnoses – 10 Engine Problems That Get Misdiagnosed As Transmission Failures
image by Ulrike Mai from Pixabay While fixing a faulty transmission is important to your vehicle’s operation and safety, it’s helpful to know what can be mistaken for transmission problems too. When you bring your car to your Greater Vancouver mechanic to diagnose transmission problems, they may look at these other issues based on …
Understanding the Serpentine Belt in Your Vehicle
The serpentine belt is a critical component in the engine of most modern vehicles. This long, snaking belt is responsible for driving multiple peripheral devices in your car’s engine, such as the alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, and sometimes the water pump. Named for its serpentine appearance as …
