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5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt and Average Replacement Cost
Location of the timing belt is in front of the vehicle’s engine. The timing belt is made of a strong rubber material which includes cords that are nylon-reinforced. That way, the timing belt’s lifespan can be preserved. While the timing belt…
5 Causes of Steering Wheel Shakes at Low and High Speeds
Cars are supposed to drive even and smooth at all times, especially if you’re on a relatively good road. Chances are however, that you’ve experienced steering wheel vibrations at one point or another, and that’s perfectly normal. A lot of…
Trouble Code: P0135 (O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Oxygen sensors are able to function properly because of certain heating components that are built into them. A heater circuit is what drives these elements to produce the necessary heat. If there is a short in the heater circuit or…
Trouble Code: P0463 (Fuel Level Sensor a Circuit High Input)
When you look at the fuel gauge on your dashboard, have you ever wondered how it reads the level of gas in your fuel tank? Well, there is a special sensor in the fuel tank called a fuel level sensor…
Difference between Branded and Salvage Titles in the Car
When you purchase a vehicle from an auto dealership, especially if it is new or certified pre-owned vehicle, then you can expect to receive a clear title on the vehicle after all your payments are made. A clean title means…
5 Common Types of Fuel for Cars
Until we are all driving 100% electric vehicles, the need for car fuel will always be in great demand. Every internal combustion engine is designed in a similar way. It needs a mixture of air and fuel to ignite and…
How to Find a Car You Previously Owned
We all grow an attachment to our vehicles. Unfortunately, car ownership is not a lifelong commitment between you and your vehicle. There will come a point in time when you either sell or trade your vehicle so that you can…
3 Common Symptoms of Car Engine Seizing Up
The internal combustion engine contains many small metal components which move in harmony with one another. That is why when one of these components wears out or fails, it causes all the other components to be thrown off course. What’s…
The Average Brake Pad Life in Your Car
The disc braking system of an automobile depends on its brake pads. The wheels of your vehicle have discs attached to them. Whenever you drive your vehicle, these discs spin rapidly. When you step on the brake pedal to slow…
Mass Air flow Sensor: Function, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
As you probably know, the internal combustion engine of your vehicle needs the proper balance of air and fuel in its cylinders for a successful combustion to take place. This will generate the proper amount of power needed to satisfy…
Engine Overheat: Common Causes and Symptoms
It is common knowledge that internal combustion engines generate a lot of heat as they operate. In normal situations, there are two ways in which a car engine cools down while it is running. The main way is from being…
Throttle Position Sensor: Function, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
Hello cartreatments.com reader, in this post we will explain about: Basic function, working principle, failure symptoms and average replacement cost of throttle position sensor. Basic Function and Working Principle Every vehicle with an internal combustion engine has something called a…