Repairs Archives - Rustyautos.com Real Cars. Real Breakdowns. No Fluff. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:20:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rustyautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RustyNew-Fav.png Repairs Archives - Rustyautos.com 32 32 How to Spot a Breakdown Before It Happens – A Quick Visual Guide from the Road https://rustyautos.com/how-to-spot-a-breakdown-before-it-happens-a-quick-visual-guide-from-the-road/ Tue, 20 May 2025 17:47:49 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=35164 You just need to know where to look. Here’s a quick visual walkaround that could save you a callout, a tow bill, or worse. 1. Battery Terminals Crusted Over What …

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]]> How to Spot a Bad Throttle Body Before It Gets Worse https://rustyautos.com/how-to-spot-a-bad-throttle-body-before-it-gets-worse/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:02:53 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=33923 Your car’s throttle body might not be the most talked-about component, but it plays a major role in keeping your engine running smoothly. It acts as a gatekeeper for air …

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]]> Car Making Wind Noise when Accel – (Fixed!) https://rustyautos.com/car-making-wind-noise-when-accel/ https://rustyautos.com/car-making-wind-noise-when-accel/#respond Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:34:53 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=23112 A whooshing noise on acceleration is an alarming sound, but it sounds worse than it is. I’m a mechanic, and we’ll get this figured out right now! Wind noise on …

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]]> https://rustyautos.com/car-making-wind-noise-when-accel/feed/ 0 Is it Hard to Change an Alternator? – Beginners guide https://rustyautos.com/is-it-hard-to-change-an-alternator/ https://rustyautos.com/is-it-hard-to-change-an-alternator/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:04:05 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=21486 Repeatedly jumping a car just isn’t a fun way to start your day. But on the upside, it sounds like you’ve pinned your flat battery down to a faulty alternator, …

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]]> https://rustyautos.com/is-it-hard-to-change-an-alternator/feed/ 0 How Long Can You Drive With a Bad Engine? Longer than you think! https://rustyautos.com/how-long-can-you-drive-with-a-bad-engine/ https://rustyautos.com/how-long-can-you-drive-with-a-bad-engine/#respond Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:33:31 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=22419 Never a good time for an engine to let go, and being without wheels just isn’t an option for most folks. Buying a new engine or new car stings when …

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]]> https://rustyautos.com/how-long-can-you-drive-with-a-bad-engine/feed/ 0 Symptoms of a Bad MAF Sensor – Fix it like a pro! https://rustyautos.com/symptoms-of-a-bad-maf-sensor/ https://rustyautos.com/symptoms-of-a-bad-maf-sensor/#respond Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:50:26 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=21181 In this post, we’ll learn all about your car’s MAF sensor, including all the top signs your MAF sensor is bad. I’m a mechanic, and MAF issues are top of …

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]]> https://rustyautos.com/symptoms-of-a-bad-maf-sensor/feed/ 0 Tesla Not Charging at Home – Check these first! https://rustyautos.com/tesla-not-charging-at-home/ https://rustyautos.com/tesla-not-charging-at-home/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:29:53 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=20820 There are a number of reasons why your Tesla is not charging at home. In this article, we’ll look at the reasons why and how to get you motoring again. …

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]]> https://rustyautos.com/tesla-not-charging-at-home/feed/ 0 Does Engine Swap Effect Title? Check this first https://rustyautos.com/does-engine-swap-effect-title/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:03:10 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=15892 Engine swapping refers to the process of replacing a car’s original engine with another. There are two types of engine swap—a like-for-like exchange and a swap that involves a non-factory-specific …

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]]> Are Expensive Wiper Blades Worth It? This type is https://rustyautos.com/are-expensive-wiper-blades-worth-it/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:10:53 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=15139 Since 1903, cars have come standard with wiper blades. After all, it’s beneficial to actually see what we are driving towards. Adding to the list, wiper blades are yet another …

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]]> Can I Drive Without A Serpentine Belt? – don’t do it! https://rustyautos.com/can-i-drive-without-a-serpentine-belt-dont-do-it/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:19:01 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=11567 A broken belt is a pain in the ass, no doubt, and a tow truck can be expensive, and then there’s the waiting; I get it; I’m a mechanic. But …

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