Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
Category: Engine Problems and Fixes
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How To Clean Idle Air Control Valve Without Removing It
If your idle air control valve gets clogged with carbon buildup, your car will have a very poor idle. This has happened to me before. I will tell you right away, you don’t have to be a mechanic to clean your air control valve. I will guide you through the steps on how to clean…
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9 Reasons Why Your Car Feels Sluggish When Accelerating
There are a lot of things that can cause your car to feel sluggish when accelerating. Luckily for you, I have had these types of issues in the past. So, this article will be me talking from my personal experience combined with my mechanical experience. Engine hesitation is a real thing. It normally occurs during…
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Why Is My Car Wasting So Much Gas [9 Reasons]
With today’s fuel prices, you would have to be crazy not to want to save a few dollars. Sometimes, having a bad fuel economy can occur because of some mechanical issue and sometimes because of the driver itself. Recently, my car started to spend more fuel than before. I wanted to find out why. So,…
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Why My Car Dies While Driving And Then Restarts
If your car dies while driving and then restarts, you probably will think that a huge mechanic repair bill is on the way, but that’s not always the case. I have a 2007 car that used to die while driving and then restarts as if nothing happened. I was afraid of a huge mechanic repair…
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How To Clean Intake Valve Without Removing It
It’s a fact that deposits form in every fuel system but the amount and how quickly they form depend on the quality of fuel, the oil used, personal driving styles, and engine type. Some engines are particularly prone to wrap and buildup of fuel deposits because they’re never cooled or washed with fuel. Carbon deposits…
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12 Signs Your Engine Is Going Bad
Engines are complex and have many components which all are required to work flawlessly in order to have a high-performance engine. But, all engines will be worn out after some time. You can prevent and delay your car engine from going bad. Here are 12 signs that your engine is going bad: Key Takeaway 12…
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7 Symptoms of a Bad or Burnt Intake and Exhaust Valves
Valves are part of the engine that helps with the combustion process. There are two types of valves. The valves that allow the air and/or fuel to enter the combustion chamber are called intake valves. The valves that allow the exhaust to leave the combustion chamber are called exhaust valves. Both valves play a very…
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Why Did My Car Shut Off While Driving And Won’t Start?
If you are wondering why your car dies when you put it in gear, or why your car dies when you put it in reverse, I might have some information for you. There are quite some problems that can cause your car to shut off while driving and then not start. Here are some: Key…
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Why Does My Car Rev High When I Start It
Does your car rev high when you start it? Is your car surging when it idles? Or does it stall out when you come to a stop? The ideal car rev on a cold engine should be below 1000 RPMs (around 800 RPMs). If your car revs above 1000 RPMs when you start it, that…
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Why Does My Car Smell Like Gas When I Accelerate
Do you notice gasoline fumes while driving your car? This is something many car owners experience, and the good news is you don’t need professional assistance to diagnose or resolve the odor issue yourself. In this guide, I’ll explain why your vehicle smells like gas when accelerating and how to address the problem. Key Takeaway…
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