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Automobile problems don't have to be for experts only, and there are some ways you can troubleshoot problems and solutions. By asking common-sense and easy questions, car diagnosis becomes a lot easier than some others make it out to be. The rest of the article is all about some of the questions you'll be able to ask yourself to learn what to do when your car is having problems.



Think about, and check to determine, if there can be any spots under your vehicle, which might be stains or drops of fluid. Looking for wet spots is crucial since it can be a serious problem if there is any wet spot, but this is not always the case. Can there be any liquid, if so, what does it seem to be? Antifreeze leaks and overheated engines often tend to be blue, orange, and yellow-green colors. Some things that might need to be fixed include a water pump and a radiator. The repair shop is your best bet if these are some of the signs you had. When your engine is seeping oil, it will show up as a black oily fluid, or dark brown fluid. An engine leak is very expensive and is the consequence of bad seal or gasket, which means you'll need to get it repaired immediately.



When the area you find is red oily looking, then the leak is most likely the transmission or the power steering. Again, a reputable mechanic who knows what he is doing is the very best choice. From time to time there is a clear liquid, and this is normal condensation that comes from the air conditioner from your vehicle, and with this, no concern is necessary. A tow tractor is necessary if you have a stuck brake and light smoke is coming through the steering wheel. Smoke coming out of a automobile is almost always, if not frequently, a sign that something needs to be repaired. Those with a perceptive sense of smell can often identify where the smoke is coming from. A power short along with burning insulation is likely to smell like burned toast. Having an auto mechanic go to you is quite a bit safer than driving it.



The moment your car isn't able to start and you detect gas, it probably only means that you flooded the engine. After a couple of minutes, try once more. A gas system leak is a plausible problem in the event the odor of gas isn't eliminated. This may be a potentially serious situation, and will require prompt attention. If you find steam spewing out from beneath the hood, stop and pull to the side of the road. It is not smart to continue driving an overheated vehicle. Engine breakdown is probable if you keep on driving, so a tow truck is a right course of action.



All these simple tips and tricks, along with your common-sense is the best way you can diagnose your car. Even before you involve the mechanic, you will know what problem your car might be having.