As a car owner, your vehicle is bound to develop problems due to the wear and tear of car parts. Most car owners will panic once their vehicle develops a problem. In this guide, you will learn some common car problems, their diagnosis, and repair. 

An Overheating Engine

Car engines overheat when you have a problem with the cooling system. For example, could be the vehicle has inadequate coolant or worn-out hoses. The engine will also overheat due to radiator problems such as a faulty radiator cap or a punctured radiator. Overheating is one of the easiest problems to detect. Typically, the temperature gauge will rise. Besides, you will notice steam emanating from the engine bay. 

Inadequate Power 

Poor acceleration can be caused by a myriad of factors such as: 

• Worn out, low quality or lose spark plugs will cause ignition problems, rough idling, and poor fuel economy. Use OEM spark plugs on your vehicle. When replacing the spark plugs, check the vehicle manual to know the recommended torque.
• A clogged air filter will reduce the amount of air that goes into the combustion chamber. Vacuum the filter to get rid of dust particles. Alternatively, you could opt to replace the component.
• Over time, carbon deposits in fuel will accumulate in the fuel lines and injectors. These deposits will negatively affect the air-fuel ratio in the combustion chamber. Use fuel additives to get rid of the contaminants.
• Low engine compression occurs when the cylinders lose energy during the detonation cycle. The phenomenon causes a drastic reduction in power. Low engine compression is caused by a broken camshaft, worn-out piston rings, broken pistons, a damaged intake or exhaust valve.  

Shaking Steering Wheel

Worn out suspension components will cause poor handling and a shaking steering wheel. For example, could be your car has worn out tie rods or ball joints. Alternatively, the vehicle could have wheel balancing and alignment issues. Worn out brake pads and warped rotors could also cause steering vibrations. However, this occurs as you brake the car. 

Overheating Transmission 

Your vehicle's transmission will overheat if you exceed its towing limits, drive in hot weather, and poor driving habits such as engaging low gears when the vehicle is at high speeds. Once the transmission overheats, the vehicle will have slipping gears and poor response when changing gears. In some cases, the solution to this problem is as easy as allowing the vehicle to cool down. However, if the problem persists, change the solenoids, use cooling additives or install and external cooling kit. 

A car repair mechanic can diagnose these problems and fix your car. As a rule, your mechanic should have adequate experience. Manufacturer accreditation is an added advantage.