4 Symptoms of a Valve Cover Gasket Leak (and Replacement Cost)
Oil leaks plague aging engines, but valve cover leaks top the list and are by far the most common. But don’t stress as valve cover gasket leaks are quite common,…
Author: Josh Boyd
Josh has worked as a full-time mechanic for over 12 years, with 6 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications under his belt. He began his career as an automotive technician at local Toyota dealership and has since transitioned to specializing in diesel trucks and equipment.
8 Reasons Why Your Car’s A/C Is Not Blowing Cold Air
Air conditioning combats summer’s scorching heat during drives. But like any mechanical system, a vehicle’s A/C is prone to occasional malfunction, at the hands of individual component failure. Read on…
What is a Hydrolocked Engine? (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
A vehicle’s engine can fail in numerous ways, with hydrolock being one of the most disastrous. Hydrolock, though rare, can severely damage or even destroy an engine by flooding its…
P0455 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
A random check engine light is bewildering, especially with no symptoms. But emissions codes like P0455 trigger the light despite normal operation. A P0455 code indicates an evaporative emissions system…
Metal Shavings in Oil (Why It Happens and What To Do)
Attentive drivers notice when something seems off with their vehicle. While many observations are harmless, sometimes they signal bigger problems. Finding shiny metal particles in your oil is one such…
4 Causes of a Whining Noise When Accelerating
Strange noises ruin road trips fast. Some of the most common, yet aggravating irregular vehicle sounds, are those that present a whining or whirring noise when accelerating. In truth, there…
P1345 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
Today’s vehicle data networks streamline operations but provide fault codes when issues arise. Savvy motorists can tap into the OBD-II interface via a scan tool to get these codes, assisting…
P0700 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
A check engine light doesn’t always mean an engine issue. Many other modules also trigger it, like the transmission for code P0700. This common code points to a transmission problem,…
P0340 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
The sudden appearance of a check engine light can lead to dismay at impending repair costs. Anxiety increases when the trouble code seems complex, like P0340 relating to the camshaft…
Turn Signal Blinking Too Fast? (Causes and How to Fix)
From time to time, drivers encounter unfamiliar vehicle issues that raise questions. One example is when a turn signal flashes rapidly on one side but not the other. While relatively…
Speedometer Not Working? (Causes and How to Fix)
We don’t think much about our speedometers until they malfunction, leaving us clueless about speed. Repairing them yourself seems daunting, but some issues are simple fixes. This article will help…
P0402 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
That dreaded check engine light appears… now what? Don’t panic. While most drivers fear a costly repair bill, that cryptic code often indicates a quick fix. One such example is…
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