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Thumping sound often means a tire
coming apart or poor wheel balance
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Sidewall bruises from scraping
against a curb or other object may indicate
tire damage
- Squealing on curves at normal speed
may mean poor alignment or improper
inflation
Be Alert for These Exhaust Problem Warning Signs:
- Rattling (usually caused by loose
brackets, loose heat shields or missing bolts)
- Louder than normal exhaust noise
(rust has corroded through pipe or muffler)
- Smell of exhaust fumes in car (may mean a hole in pipe, catalytic converter or
muffler)
Be Alert for these automatic transmission related issues:
- "jumping" into gear once drive is
engaged
- hesitation or inability of
transmission to engage next gear as speed increases
during transit
- abnormal sound eminating from
transmission
Be Alert for these warning signs indicating clogged fuel injectors/fuel
rail system issues:
- vehicle stalls, hesitates, runs rough
- not as responsive to throttle as usual
- poor fuel economy
- vehicle appears to
need a "tune-up"
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