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There is a reason for the saying owning your own automobile is an investment. As much as cars offer convenience, it also puts stress upon its drivers with costly auto repair bills. If constant maintenance and repairs are not given to your vehicle, the possibility of your car needing any one of these five costly repairs is a definite possibility.

Transmission Repair

A transmission is the single most important mechanical device in your car. It is what makes a car run. It is also the most expensive part to fix in your car's engine. Most transmissions on late car models last until the vehicle dies, a little over 80,000 miles. Typically, replacing a transmission can cost anyone from $1800 to $3500, varying from the maker, model and labor costs.

Suspension

The suspensions are what keep the car on the ground, consisting of springs, shock absorbers, struts, and linkages with ball joints connecting to the wheels. It is what keeps the vehicle's ride smooth for the car's occupants. The average cost for replacing suspension system is about $1000 to $2000.

Radiator

A car's radiator is what keeps the engine from overheating, a key part of a car's cooling system. If there is a leak in the radiator's core, you will need to replace it. Depending on the type of the coolant used, the age of the car, model of the vehicle, the costs can run up from $390 to $516 for passenger cars, $483 to $854 for SUV's.

Muffler/Exhaust Repair

Vehicles making loud noise are probably having exhaust problem, probably with it's muffler. Mufflers that are damage can lead to increased air pollution, signaling the search engine light to check the engine's exhaust system. Mufflers have many price tags. For passenger cars, after-market parts are $110 to $218, $255 to $380 for original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Prices can vary with different car makes and model.

Brakes Repair

Brakes are what keep a driver safe in their vehicle. Without the brakes, there is no possible way for a driver to stop their vehicle. Brakes making any abnormal noises, slowly dropping to the floor after it is engaged, pulls to one side, brakes need to be replaced. Typically the cost runs from $90 to $250 per axle.

Keep in mind that if you've just purchased a car and it has continual problems, you will want to consult an attorney who specializes in California lemon law since repeated car problems are often a sign of a lemon. Check out http://www.california-lemonlawyer.com for more information about lemons and your legal rights if you've bought one.

Avoid Overheating With an Efficient Radiator

The engine is the most overworked component of a vehicle. It is also most susceptible to overheat due to the friction which releases heat and the compact and close environment it works in. Thus a system that will cool it is needed for the engine’s optimum performance.

The radiator is the primary component in a vehicle’s cooling system. It is one type of heat exchanger, which works by transferring heat from the flowing coolant to the air carried by the fan. The coolant, a liquid mixture of water with ethylene glycol, is also called “antifreeze.” It flows from the radiator to the engine and back to the radiator where it is cooled. Commonly, the radiator is placed behind the vehicle’s grille, so that it can benefit from the air flowing through the grille. However, mid- and rear-engined vehicles are equipped with special body ducts and vents so that air can go through the radiator core.

There are different kinds of radiators depending on their functions. An oil cooler, for example, is installed specifically to cool the motor oil. Vehicles with automatic transmission, on the other hand, usually include extra connections to the radiator. This is to cool the transmission fluid by transferring its heat to the coolant in the radiator. Turbo charged or supercharged engines, however, can be equipped with an intercooler, air-to-air, or air-to-water radiator that reduces the temperature of the incoming charge. Air conditioning also uses a special type of cooling radiator that is sometimes connected to the engine’s coolant radiator, which may look as one component.

As an integral part of the vehicle, the radiator must always be in top condition. It is important to have an ample amount of coolant in the radiator to avoid engine malfunction. Thus the coolant level should be checked once in a while. It will also be helpful to regularly inspect the cooling system for leaks. If there is any, getting professional help is recommended. A sign of radiator failure is when the engine temperature rises more than it usually does. Immediately resolving such problems will not only save repair costs, but also keep a longer lasting engine.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

Need some info. or personal experiences about radiator sealants you can buy to bide you time w/bad heater core?

I know the heater core is going out in my truck but cannot afford the costly repair right now. I've heard mixed things about different radiator sealants that can be used. Please help!

If you can live without heat, best answer is to bypass the heater core. Simply unhook the two hoses going to the core, get a coupler and attach them to each other. Coolant will flow as intended, just not to the heater core.

Of course, this is a cold solution! Personally I would not use a radiator sealant. They muck up the small passages in the radiator, and in my experience when I was younger an poorer, they didn't work anyhow.

Good luck!

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