Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
The coolant reservoir cap is an important component of a car’s cooling system. It is designed to keep the right pressure in the coolant system which is between 12 and 15 PSI. But what happens when you try to drive a car without a coolant reservoir cap? Read on to find out. Can You Drive…
A coolant temperature sensor is an important part of a car’s cooling system. It helps to ensure that the engine runs at the correct temperature by sending information to the car’s computer. If the engine is running too hot or too cold, the computer can make adjustments to keep it at the correct temperature. In…
As the engine produces power by combustion, a lot of heat is generated in the process. It is up to the coolant and the cooling system to take the heat away from the engine so it won’t overheat. But how does coolant actually flows through an engine? In this blog post, I will do my…
Coolant overflow tanks are a part of the cooling system and they play an important role. As we all know, the cooling system has the task to keep the engine running at the optimum working temperature. The combustion process creates heat and the cooling system steps in and prevents the engine from overheating. But, how…
It’s a frustrating feeling when you can’t see out of your windshield. You turn on the defroster and wait, but nothing seems to happen. Your car starts to fog up again! What’s going on? In this blog post, we will discuss 5 common reasons why your windshield won’t defog and how to fix them. Your…
You may have started to notice that your car fan won’t turn off. This can happen while you are driving or after you shut off the vehicle. The radiator fan has the purpose of cooling down the engine. But, why won’t the car fan turn off? The most common reasons why your car fan won’t…
Your car’s cooling system is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. It helps to keep the engine running at a consistent temperature, no matter what conditions you are driving in. If there is a problem with the cooling system, it can cause major damage to the engine. One common issue that people…
If you hear a clicking noise coming from behind the glove box, it is more likely that one of the electric actuators for the HVAC system is broken. However, if you are not familiar with what an actuator is, read on to find out more about this part, what causes it to fail, and most…
If you live in a colder climate, having a block heater on your car is essential. These devices help to warm up the engine before driving – something that’s especially essential during wintertime. But how long does it take for the heater to warm up and is there anything you can do to expedite the…
Have you ever tried starting your car and it just wouldn’t turn over no matter how many times you hit the gas? You might have assumed your battery was dead, but in reality, it’s fine. There could be other causes why your vehicle won’t start even with a functioning battery, including: In this blog post,…