Fluff-free car components and repair explanations, together with pictures indicating their location on your vehicle.
Chassis
Brakes
- ABS control module
- ABS wheel speed sensor
- Brake booster
- Brake caliper
- Brake drum
- Brake fluid
- Brake hose
- Brake master cylinder
- Brake pad
- Brake rotor
- Brake shoe
Steering
- Ball joint
- Power steering hose
- Power steering pump
- Rotate tires
- Steering gearbox
- Steering rack
- Tie rod inner
- Tie rod outer
- Wheel alignment
Suspension
- Ball joint
- Rotate tires
- Shock absorber
- Strut
- Strut bearing
- Sway bar end link
- Track rod
- Wheel alignment
Driveline
- Clutch cable
- Clutch slave cylinder
- Crankshaft
- Differential
- Drivetrain
- Universal joint
- Half shaft
- Transfer case
- Haldex fluid/filter
Wheel Bearings
- Wheel bearings
Wheels & Tires
- Tire rotation
- Feathering
- Flat spots
- Underinflation
- Overinflation
- TPS
- Run Flat
- Emergency Wheel
Electrical
Battery & Alternator
- Battery replacement
- Charging system
Lights & Bulbs
- Headlamp bulb
HVAC
- AC compressor
- AC condenser
- AC evaporator
- AC recharge
- Air conditioning diagnosis
- Cabin air filter
- Heater blower motor
- Heater blower motor resistor
Fuses & Relays
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Wipers
- Windshield washer pump
- Wiper motor
Infotainment System
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Powertrain
Engine Mechanical & Electrical
- Glow plug
- Ignition switch
- Oil pan
- Oil pump
- Overheated engine
- Rear main seal
- Timing belt
- Vacuum leak
- Ignition cap
- Ignition wire set
- Starter
- Camshaft
- Cylinder head gasket
- Drive belt
- Ignition coil
- Ignition system
- PCV valve
- Spark plug
Engine Management & Sensors
- Throttle body
- Throttle position sensor
- Engine oil light diagnosis
- MIL
- MAP Sensor
- Knock Sensor
- MAF Sensor (Mass airflow sensor)
- Check engine light
- Limp mode
Exhaust & Emissions
- Canister purge valve
- Catalytic converter
- Charcoal canister
- Exhaust manifold
- Exhaust manifold gasket
- Fuel tank pressure sensor
- Map Sensor
- MAF Sensor
Transmission
- Automatic transmission
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Clutch
- Manual transmission
- Transmission
Fuel System
- Fuel system
- Injectors
- Fuel pump
- Pressure regulator
- Pressure sensor
- Fuel rail
- Diesel injection pump
- Fuel filter
Coolant System
- Coolant
- Coolant leak diagnosis
- Engine cooling system
- Heater core
- Heater hose
- Radiator
- Radiator/cooling fan
- Radiator hose
- Water pump
- Thermostat
Body & Paint
Air Bags & Safety Belts
- Clock spring
- Impact sensor
- Seat occupancy sensor
- Seat belt pretensioners
Windows & Mirrors
- Door window motor
- Door window regulator
Handles, Locks & Latches
- Power door lock actuator
Seating
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Trim
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Paintwork
- Oxidization
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John Cunningham is an Automotive Technician and writer on Rustyautos.com. He’s been a mechanic for over twenty-five years and has worked for GM, Volvo, Volkswagen, Land Rover, and Jaguar dealerships.
John uses his know-how and experience to write fluff-free articles that help fellow gearheads with all aspects of vehicle ownership, including maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.