Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
Author: Bob Semana
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O2 Sensors In Cars: Everything You Need To Know
O2 sensors or oxygen sensors play an important role in keeping the number of harmful gases produced by vehicles as low as possible. They do this by measuring the amount of oxygen present in a vehicle’s exhaust gas provide information to the vehicle’s computer if more fuel or less fuel is needed in the combustion…
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P0305 OBD-II Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected Trouble Code
The P0305 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code that stands for “Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected” which means that the powertrain control module (PCM) has seen cylinder 5 misfire enough times to store the misfire code for that cylinder. In this article, I will be talking about the P0305 trouble code, its symptoms, causes, and how…
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P0131 OBD-II O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1 Trouble Code
The P0131 trouble code stands for 02 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1 and it is triggered when the vehicle’s computer detects a low-voltage signal from the front oxygen sensor, which detects the amount of oxygen in the raw exhaust gas. In this article, I will be talking about the P0131 trouble code,…
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P0443 OBD-II Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Trouble Code
The P0443 code stands for Evaporative Emissions System Purge Control Valve Circuit and is triggered when the car’s computer (PCM) has found a problem with the purge control valve or the purge valve circuit. In this article, I will explain everything you need to know about the P0443 code. What Does The P0443 Code Mean?…
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P0300 OBD-II Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected Trouble Code
P0300 is a diagnostic trouble code that stands for Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected. It means that the vehicle’s computer has detected that one or more cylinders in the engine are not firing the air/fuel mixture properly which leads to misfiring. In this article, I will be talking about P0300, its symptoms, how to fix it,…
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P0456 OBD-II Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected Trouble Code
The P0456 is an OBD-II generic trouble code that stands for Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected. This code is triggered when the vehicle’s computer detects a small leak in the EVAP. In this article, I will be talking about P0456, its symptoms, causes, and how to fix it. What Does The P0456 Trouble Code…
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6 Reasons Why Your Airbag Warning Light Is On
Airbags are an important safety feature in any car. They can help protect you in the event of a collision. That’s why it’s important to know what to do if your airbag warning light comes on. In this blog post, we will discuss six reasons why your airbag warning light might be on. We’ll also…
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Does A Bad Water Pump Affect Heat? No Heat Solved
When winter comes, there is nothing worse than driving a car with no heat. Apart from not being able to heat up the cabin for comfort, you won’t be able to defog your windshield. When a vehicle has no heat, most people think of a bad blend door actuator or a failed AC component. But,…
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Can a Water Pump Cause Car To Overheat? Yes, and Here Is How
There are a lot of components that can cause a car to overheat when they fail, but is the water pump one of them? The purpose of the water pump is to circulate the coolant through the engine. By doing so, it regulates the temperature of the engine. However, can a failed water pump cause…
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What Coolant Does My Car Need? (Explained!)
Coolant is an essential component of the cooling system. It circulates around the engine and absorbs the heat, thus preventing the engine from overheating. If you owned more than one car, you may have noticed that on some cars the coolant is green and on some it is red. Well, what is the difference between…
