1A Auto Content Article List
We're a bunch of car enthusiasts at 1A Auto, plain and simple. Between us, we have decades of automotive experience from working on and fixing vehicles, buying parts, and from just living and breathing everything about automobiles and trucks. Now, we want to share all of the expertise and knowledge we have accumulated over that time with you! Here you'll find a wealth of automotive resources including 101s on parts, repair and maintenance tips, buying guides, information about makes and models, general help, and much more.
NASCAR Driver Spencer Boyd and 1A Auto Partnership
Car Knowledge 101
General Knowledge
Car Part Terminology
OEM vs Aftermarket Auto Parts
Understanding Vehicle Identification Numbers / "VIN Numbers"
Truck Cab Styles Explained
Low Tire Pressure in Cold Weather
Tire Size Guide—What the Letters and Numbers Mean
What Is OBD II and How Does It Work?
Short Ram Vs. Cold Air Intake Systems
Why Do Car Batteries Die in Cold Weather?
Part-Specific Knowledge
Wheel Hub
Wheel Bearings & Wheel Hubs 101: What They Are And How They Fail
Steering and Suspension
Shocks Vs. Struts
Control Arm Basics
How Does Power Steering Work?
Lighting - Headlights, Tail Lights, Fog Lights, and Corner Lights
What Type of Headlights Do I Have?
What Is a Tail Light? Tail Lights 101
What Are Fog Lights?
Parking, Corner, Side Marker, Turn Signal, Bumper, Repeater Lights & Reflectors Guide
Mirrors
What Are the Different Types of Side View Mirrors?
Towing Mirrors Guide
Engine
Timing Belts Vs. Timing Chains
Exhaust Manifolds Vs. Headers
Ignition Coils & Coil Packs
Exhaust Manifolds 101
What Does an Alternator Do?
How Does a Car Radiator Work? What Does It Do?
What Starters Are, the Different Types, and How They Work
What Is Fuel Injection? How Does It Work?
How Distributor Ignition Systems Work
Drivetrain
Types of Differentials in Automobiles
Difference Between AWD and 4WD
Sensors
What is a MAP Sensor & What does a MAP Sensor do?
MAP vs. MAF vs. IAT Sensors
Crankshaft Position Sensors
Exhaust
Weatherstripping
What Is Automotive Weatherstripping and What Are the Different Types?
Troubleshooting and How-to Help
Find answers to your part-specific questions
Wheel Hubs
What Is a Wheel Hub?
Bad Wheel Bearing Symptoms
What Does a Bad Wheel Bearing Sound Like?
What Is a Wheel Bearing?
How to Tell Which Wheel Bearing Is Bad While Driving
Is It Safe to Drive with a Bad Wheel Bearing?
What Happens When a Wheel Bearing Goes Out?
Brakes
Different Types of Disc Brakes
How Long Do Brakes Usually Last?
Are Brake Pads Universal?
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Brake Pads?
When Should Brake Pads Be Replaced?
Why Are My Brakes Squeaking?
Do I Need to Turn Rotors When Changing Brake Pads?
Steering and Suspension
Why Does My Steering Wheel Shake When I Drive?
Bad Shocks & Struts Symptoms
What Are Front Struts?
When Should Shocks & Struts Be Replaced?
How Do I Know if I Have Shocks or Struts?
How Many Miles Do Struts Last?
What is the Difference Between Shocks and Struts?
What Are the Different Types of Shocks?
Can You Drive a Car with Leaking Struts?
Lighting
Headlights
How to Adjust & Aim Headlights
What Are Low Beam Headlights?
Why Are My Headlights Dim?
How Long Do Headlights Last?
Is It Illegal to Drive with a Headlight Out?
Tail Lights
Are Tail Lights and Brake Lights the Same Bulb?
Why Are My Brake Lights Staying On?
Why Won't My Tail Lights Turn Off?
Side Mirror
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Side Mirror?
Window Regulator
What Does a Window Regulator Do?
Why Are My Power Windows Working Intermittently?
Engine
What are the Different Types of Fuel Injection Systems?
What is The Difference Between Flat Plane and Cross Plane Crankshafts?
What to Do When Your Car Overheats
What is a Cylinder Head and How Does it Work?
Signs of a Failing or Bad Ignition Coil
How to Test If an Ignition Coil Is Bad
Signs of a Bad Starter
Fluids
What Fluid is Leaking From My Car?
How Often Should You Change Your Oil?
Exhaust
Can a Bad O2 Sensor Cause a Misfire?
Makes, Models, and Part Brands
Makes
History of General Motors (GM)
11 Common Jeep Problems & Complaints - Death Wobble
Models
Honda Accord Brake Problems - Cause & Solution
The Top 5 Ford F-150 Problems: 12th Generation (2009 to 2014)
The Top 5 Toyota Camry Problems: 7th Generation (2011 to 2019)
The Top 5 Chevy Silverado Problems: 2nd Generation (2007 to 2014)
