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These vibrations could indicate warped rotors. It is impossible to watch for this visually, however vehicle vibrations can indicate rotors that need servicing. The biggest sign that your rotors may be warped is the vibration in the pedal when pressure is applied. Even the slightest pressure could cause a great vibration. You may also experience vibrations from the steering wheel. This is because the brake rotors connect to the same spindle that is connected to the wheels. It is not safe to drive with damaged rotors! So, if you have an issue, immediately take the right action and bring your vehicle to Paul Campanellas Auto and Tire Center, it could save your life.

For a vehicle to slow down, the brake pad and the rotor need to create friction in the braking system. When this friction does not occur, it is referred to as a “brake fade”. Brake fade is commonly caused by overheating from overuse of your brakes. Some drivers will put their foot on the brake pedal and continuously apply pressure.

The primary purpose of a brake rotor is to slow your vehicle. The friction created by the pads against the rotors helps to stop car movement in emergency situations and when you want to park. The reason for coating rotors is to prevent rust from forming on the rotor. If rust is allowed to form, it will eat away at the metal and cause chunks of material to break off. While coated rotors do cost an additional amount, they are more durable and will last longer than uncoated rotors. If you looking to spend less money on replacement parts in the long run, come to Paul Campanella's Auto and Tire Center and have us coat your rotors.

When your car is burning an excessive amount of gas, it not only increases your spending on fuel but is also a potential indication of expensive problems. Becoming familiar with causes that cause poor fuel economy is a great way to keep your car running as efficiently as possible, which will save you money in the long run.

There is a reason gas pumps have an annoying habit of shutting off. Gas pump nozzles are designed with a device on the end that turns off the fuel flow when the gasoline runs back into it. This is a safety mechanism that prevents the gas from coming out and spilling when filling up the tank. Typically, this indicates that the tank is full. However, you may experience an instance where your tank is not full, yet the gas pump is still clicking off. Though this constant clicking off, when filling a non-full tank, may seem alarming, it is not necessarily a major problem. There is a tiny hole near the bottom of the gas pump nozzle connected to a small tube. Normally air flows through the tube while you're filling the tank. The clicking noise you are hearing is the fuel backing up in the fill tube. Basically, the gas is coming out of the gas pump at a pressure that is too fast for the car to take in. If the air vapors do not get out fast enough and the tube gets covered by gasoline, a vacuum forms inside the nozzle which will automatically switch off the flow of gas into your tank. If the vent tube becomes kinked or slips down into the fill tube this could be the reason for the clicking issue. The best thing to do is to bring your vehicle to a professional auto mechanic, such as Paul Campanellas Auto and Tire Centers, to make sure that there is not a more serious underlying problem.

While a water pump and timing belt don't do the same job in your engine, they have a few things in common which is why they are often replaced together. A timing belt is what drives your water pump, and they also have similar life spans, so it makes sense to have them replaced at the same time. Additionally, the water pump is directly adjacent to the timing belt. Since getting to the timing belt is such a labor-intensive job, it's a good idea to have the water pump replaced at the same time to alleviate the effort required to access them, in the end, saving you time and money. A prime example that indicates a bad water pump is an overheating engine. A damaged water pump is unable to circulate coolant through your vehicle's engine which will lead it to overheat. If you find your engine getting overheated now and then, it is a sign and must be fixed immediately. Have a mechanical expert such as the team at Paul Campanellas Auto and Tire Centers look at your car. If you fail to do so, it can cause more harm by damaging the internal working and seals of the pump.