Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
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…
There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to start your car and the engine just won’t turn over. You hear that tell-tale “click” and then see a cloud of smoke coming from the starter. A starter should not smoke when trying to start the car. However, the starter generates a lot of heat because a large…
Have you noticed your car making more noise than usual lately? Don’t fret! It could be due to several reasons, but most likely something simple that can be fixed yourself. In this blog post, we’ll look at seven reasons why your vehicle may sound loud when pressing the gas and provide tips for fixing the…
As we all know, when a car overheats, the damage could be significant and expensive. Some cars just won’t start after overheating. One might think that this is it. However, there is more to it. When a car overheats, it can melt a couple of important wiring and the car won’t start. In this blog…
If you’re experiencing engine vibration, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many drivers have this issue and don’t know how to fix it. While engine vibrations might indicate a big repair bill is coming, there are a few things that you can do to stop it. In this blog post, we will discuss 7 easy…
If your vehicle uses variable valve timing (VVT), then you may have noticed oil leaking from the solenoid connector of your VVT controller. This can be a serious issue that could lead to engine damage if left unfixed. In this blog post, we’ll look into the causes, symptoms, and solutions for oil in VVT solenoid…
Do you have a car or truck that is smoking at startup and you wish to stop it? It can be a scary experience, especially if you don’t know how to stop it. White smoke from the exhaust can be caused by a number of reasons. However, if your car or truck is smoking only…
If your car is vibrating when idle, there’s likely something amiss and you might be feeling anxious. Although most of the time this type of vibration is caused by something minor – yet identifying its source so you can address the issue is key for solving any problems down the line. In this blog post,…
A head gasket is a critical engine component that seals the cylinders and prevents coolant and oil from mixing. When it fails, your car will not run properly and may even be dangerous to drive. There are a lot of tale signs that an experienced mechanic will notice if he has a blown head gasket.…