Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
If you’re like most drivers, you probably don’t know what to do when your car’s theft system starts flashing. This can be a very scary experience because your vehicle could either not start at all, or shut off while mid-driving. In this blog post, we will discuss what to do when your theft system light…
Like all parts on vehicles, shift solenoids tend to break down too. But will a bad shift solenoid throw a code? Many car owners are saying that their shift solenoid needed replacement, but they didn’t have a check engine light or a specific code associated with it. This intrigued me. So, I cleared my afternoon…
If your car is bogging down or hesitating when you try to accelerate, you may have a problem with the engine. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common reasons why your S10 may be bogging under acceleration and what you can do to fix it! Key Takeaway Why Is Your…
We use vehicles a lot these days. We use them to go to school, get to work, to our doctor’s appointments, and whatnot. It is important to have a fully operational vehicle that will take us anywhere we need to be. But like all things, vehicles do tend to break down every once in a…
Tire lock-up can be very dangerous and happens more often than we like. Many drivers are driving on the highway and suddenly their back tire locks up. Getting to safety with a locked-up back tire can be quite challenging. But, what would cause a back tire to lock up? Is there any way to prevent…
It’s happened to all of us. You’re driving along and suddenly you hear a loud screeching noise. Chances are, your brakes need cleaning. But how do you clean brakes without removing the wheel? Brakes are an essential part of any vehicle, and they need to be kept in good condition in order to ensure safety…
Your engine’s EGR valve helps to control emissions, and if it becomes clogged or damaged, it can cause all sorts of problems. But, will a bad EGR valve cause a rough idle? In this blog post, we will discuss the symptoms of a bad EGR valve and how to fix it. We will also cover…
If you are a proud 6.0 Powerstroke owner, you might see the P0401, P0402, and P0404 codes more often than other car owners. This is why many Ford owners ask why does the EGR valve get carbon buildup on the 6.0 so often. In this blog post, I am going to talk about why does…
Are you a 2000 to 2015 Ford Mustang owner with a defective EGR valve? I’m sorry to hear about your issue, but I have some great news for you. Instead of spending up to $500 having an expert mechanic replace your EGR valve, you can do it yourself and save yourself considerable money. In this…
Seeing the check engine light on the dashboard is the last thing car owners want to see. A check engine light is illuminated for a number of reasons, one of which is the P0029 OBD-II trouble code. So, what does the P0029 code mean and how bad is it? In this blog post, I will…