Is transaxle the same as transmission

Sometimes, the words transaxle and transmission are used interchangeably, with the latter being substituted for the former. Although they both function to transfer power from an automobile’s engine to its wheels, they are two distinct components. Typically featured in rear-wheel-drive cars, transmissions have only one job: to transfer engine power to the driveshaft using a… Continue reading Is transaxle the same as transmission

Signs of a Failing or Bad Windshield Washer Pump

Washer fluid not spraying evenly, no fluid spraying onto the windshield, and the pump not engaging when the system is activated are all common symptoms of a Failing or Bad Windshield Washer Pump. The windshield washer pump is one of the simplest parts on any automobile, truck, or SUV to maintain. Even then many automobile… Continue reading Signs of a Failing or Bad Windshield Washer Pump

How do I change the door handle on the outside of a car?

As they are so frequently used, outside automobile door handles occasionally break. If the door handles become loose or locked, they must be replaced. Once you’ve owned your car for some time, you usually don’t give the door handle much thought—that is until you need to use it one day to enter and it seems… Continue reading How do I change the door handle on the outside of a car?