Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
P0171 is a diagnostic trouble code that stands for System Too Lean (Bank 1). It indicates that there is very little fuel or too much air in the first bank of the engine (Bank 1). In this article, I will be talking about P0171, its symptoms, how to fix it, and how much it costs…
The P0115 trouble code stands for Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors 1 Circuit which means the vehicle’s computer has detected bad input signals coming from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor circuit. The engine coolant temperature sensor informs the vehicle’s computer about the current temperature of the engine so that the fuel injection and ignition timing…
The P0401 is a diagnostic trouble code that stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Insufficient Flow Detected that suggests there is a blockage in the EGR tube that restricts the flow of the recirculated exhaust gases to the engine. Modern engines use the EGR system to reduce engine output emissions, so when this code appears…
When it comes to cars, struts are incredibly important components that help the vehicle’s suspension system absorb uneven surfaces on the road. Essentially, they work by taking the energy produced when the car hits a bump and transforming it into heat, which is dissipated as oil flows through small passages in the strut’s design. Since…
Struts are independent constructional parts of the suspension system and they have two main jobs: perform a damping function like shock absorbers do, and provide structural support to the vehicle’s suspension. Read on to find out more as I go into detail about struts on a car. What Are Struts On a Car Struts are…
The head gasket assists in preventing any leaks from occurring in the engine block. In simple words, the head gasket acts as a seal between the cylinder head and the engine block. Since there is oil and coolant circulating around the cylinders, the head gasket is there to prevent those two from mixing or leaking…
When a car overheats, the first thing we blame is a low coolant level. However, did you know that a car can overheat even with full coolant? If your car is overheating with full coolant, read on to find out more about what can cause that. If your car is overheating with full coolant there…
Engine misfire is an unpleasant thing. When an engine is misfiring, the vehicle is shaking more than usual and it is noisier. Overall, driving with an engine misfire is not a satisfying thing. However, the misfiring happens when the fuel and air mixture isn’t ignited properly which results in an incomplete combustion cycle. Low oil…
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It can be a little bit confusing if you see both the ABS and brake light illuminated on the dashboard. One thing is for certain: If you see the ABS and brake light on your dashboard, driving isn’t safe anymore. There is a good chance that your sensors have gone bad and are sending wrong…