Category: Suspension
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Differential Fluid All You Need to Know: Make the Difference
Differential Fluid: What It Is, What It Does, and When to See a Mechanic Your vehicle’s differential plays a key role in ensuring smooth and controlled handling. Since it allows your wheels to rotate at different speeds, it’s essential for turning safely and preventing unnecessary wear on your tires. But just like engine oil, the…
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Universal Joints and Your Car: What You Need to Know
What Are Universal Joints in Your Vehicle and How to Tell If They Need Replacement Even those at Churchill Downs understands the importance of the joints that allow the thoroughbreds the ability to navigate over the track terrain. And here in Louisville, the universal joints in your car are just as important. Because your vehicle’s…
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Shaking Car: What Causes Your Car to Shake on the Highway
Why Is My Car Shaking on the Highway and What Should I Do? Picture this: You jump on 1-71 to head out for a day of fun at Hermitage Farms in Oldham County. But as you speed up, you notice your car starts to shimmy and shake. And if you’ve noticed your car shaking while…
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Your Car’s Suspension System: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Car’s Suspension System and How to Maintain It For many of us in Louisville, we know being well informed is our best strategy to avoid problems. And this goes for issues that involve your car or truck, as well. So, in the spirit of “knowledge is power”, your Meineke Car Care center in…
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Swervey or Unstable Ride? What’s Going On and What to Do
How to Tell if Your Vehicle’s Suspension Needs Repair Picture this: you’re driving home from Little PlayLand in Elizabethtown – kids in tow – when suddenly your car’s handling gets a little swervey. And your first thought is: could this be my suspension? Because you know that your vehicle’s suspension plays a crucial role in…