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POSSIBLE PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
Axle leak Black stains with heavy, thick consistency.
Coolant leak Yellow, green, pink or orange stains that are lighter and
thinner than oil.
Crankcase, oil, power
steering fluid leak
Brownish stains.
Transmission oil leak Reddish stains.
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CAR TROUBLE SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION
Bottoming out Suspension moves to extreme end of travel and
hits compression bumpers. Feels like a thud.
Brake fade Stopping distance seems to increase, causing longer
braking distance, similar to braking at high speeds.
Excessive play Steering wheel must be turned unusually far before vehicle
responds.
Hard steering Vehicle is difficult to steer, especially during parking
situations or when first started.
Low brake pedal Brake pedal must be pushed unusually far to engage
brakes.
Brake pedal pulsation Brake pedal fluctuates while brakes are applied.
Pulls Vehicle veers to one side when steering wheel
is released.
Grabs Vehicle has a tendency to move right or left when brakes
are applied. Brakes engage suddenly when driver applies
steady pressure to brake pedal.
Shimmy Rapid side-to-side motion of both front wheels felt
in the steering wheel.
Sway/pitching Mushy or spongy ride; vehicle takes a long time to recover
from bumps in the road.
Vibration Vehicle shakes.
Wandering Vehicle meanders, requiring frequent steering adjustments
to maintain direction.