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Chevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo Issues

Turbocharger Tips

Because of today’s stricter fuel economy and emissions standards, more mainstream vehicles are turbocharged. As this technology trickles down to economy cars, turbo failure becomes more common, since more vehicles are equipped with turbos and many of them are “everyday” economy and family cars which usually get driven more than the sports and luxury cars…

Hands on steering wheel, illustrating power steering problems in a car.

4 Common Power Steering Problems – And How to Fix Them

Steering Tips

The highest-rated tires, latest engine upgrades and high-performance auto accessories mean nothing without proper, safe steering. Your car’s power steering is the one sub-system of your automobile that you’re quite literally always in touch with. Even the engine isn’t always engaged with your direct control – coasting, cruise control and other situations keep your foot…

Silver car AC compressor with blue sticker and wires, diagnosing failure

How to Diagnose Car AC Compressor Failure

A/C Tips

Air conditioning is something many people take for granted… until it stops working. It can be annoying if during a hot day, you reach down to crank up your AC and all that comes out is hot air. More importantly a bad compressor can be dangerous. If your compressor’s bearing goes bad, your engine can…

White Ford Fusion sedan front view, relevant to Ford Fusion steering rack cost

How Much Does a Ford Fusion Steering Rack Cost?

The Fusion is Ford’s entry in the formerly-competitive midsize sedan segment, competing against names like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. While all versions of the Fusion seem to be well-regarded and well-reviewed, Ford announced in early 2019 that 2021 would be the final model year for the Fusion, with no replacement planned,…

Vans Are Back!

It’s hard to determine what the heyday of the van truly was. A 1960’s VW Microbus full of hippies? A 1970’s “Heavy Chevy” with a wizard mural airbrushed on the side blasting an 8-track tape of Rush’s 2112? Or was it Chrysler essentially inventing the modern minivan in 1984, becoming the standard-issue family transport for…

White Chevrolet Cruze sedan with license plate E-C2185 parked on a street

How Much Does a Chevy Cruze Catalytic Converter Cost?

The first indication that the catalytic converter in your Chevy Cruze may need replacement would be a check engine light and corresponding P0420 code. On most vehicles, this is a pretty straightforward diagnosis that we have outlined here. But the Cruze is a relatively new car, and this error seems to be most common between 80k…

Red car overgrown with weeds, symbolizing a neglected vehicle during shelter in place.

Shelter in Place: What About Your Car?

Look, we’re just as tired as you are of every company you’ve ever given your email address to reaching out with their COVID-19 plan. But your car is probably one of your most valuable assets and potentially the most valuable if you aren’t a homeowner. Given the potential economic fallout from this global crisis, taking…

Gray convertible Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with tan interior

New from BuyAutoParts: Magnetic Shocks and Struts!

Like turbochargers and dual-clutch transmissions, active suspension is supercar technology that has finally made its way to more and more “normal” cars. While there are many different takes on it, from air springs to hydraulic sway bars, they all have the same idea; set the car up to ride comfortably 99% of the time, with…

BMW Z3 steering rack for E30/E36 3 Series upgrade

BMW Z3 Steering Rack Upgrade for the E30 and E36 3 Series

While they were the darling of the “yuppie” class when new, the E30 and E36 BMW 3-Series from the 1980’s and 1990’s have now settled somewhere between “cheap enthusiast favorite” and “appreciating classic”. The E30 M3 is nearly a six-figure car now and the E36 M3 Lightweight is even past that, but an E30 325is…

Turbocharger for a car engine, showing compressor wheel and housing

How To Upgrade Your Turbo