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Air Conditioner
Brakes
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Brake Booster (and Replacement Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Brake Master Cylinder (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Best Brake Pads for Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
- 5 Brake Fluid Leak Symptoms (and Repair Cost)
- 5 Reasons Why Brake Pads Wear Unevenly
- 5 Symptoms of Worn Brake Pads (You Shouldn’t Ignore)
- 9 Causes of Grinding Noise & Vibration When Braking
- Brake Caliper Sticking (Symptoms and Causes)
- Brake Drums and Shoes: How Do They Work?
- Brake Pads vs Brake Shoes Replacement Cost
- Car Pulls to the Right or Left When Braking (Common Causes)
- Ceramic vs Organic Brake Pads (How Do They Compare?)
- Common Brake Problems in Cold Weather
- DOT 3 vs DOT 4 Brake Fluid (What’s the Difference?)
- DOT 5 Brake Fluid Compatibility
- How Long Do Brake Pads Last on Average?
- How to Change Front and Rear Brake Pads (5 Easy Steps)
- Replacing a Brake Caliper (Tips and Replacement Cost)
- The Importance of Measuring Brake Pad Thickness
- What Causes an ABS Light to Come On? (5 Common Causes)
Car Insurance
- 5 Best Car Insurance Companies in the US
- 5 Tips to Submit Your Car Accident Insurance Claim
- 5 Types of Car Insurance Coverage in the United States
- Car Insurance for College Age Students: Cost and Tips to Lower Rates
- Car Insurance Grace Period in California (Important for CA Drivers)
- Car Insurance Requirements for Financed Cars
- Top 5 Car Insurance Companies for Veterans in the United States
- Top 5 Cheap Car Insurance Companies in Florida
- Top 5 Cheapest Car Insurance for those Under 25-Years Old
Coolant
- 5 Tips to Flush a Car Radiator (and Radiator Flush Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Cap (and When to Replace)
- 6 Symptoms of a Clogged or Bad Radiator (and Replacement Cost)
- Car Thermostat Functions, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Coolant Temperature Sensor Functions and Malfunction Symptoms
- Engine Overheating (10 Common Causes and Symptoms)
- How a Radiator Coolant Overflow Tank Works
Diesel
- 4 Causes of Too Much Black Smoke From Exhaust in Diesel Engines
- 5 Best Synthetic Oils for Diesel Engines
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- Average Fuel Economy of Duramax Diesel Engine Trucks
- Common Rail Diesel Engine (How it Works and Pros/Cons)
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- Symptoms of a Bad Diesel Glow Plug (and Replacement Cost)
- Thermal Efficiency of a Diesel Engine
- Top 5 Cars and Trucks with Clean Diesel Technology
- What Happens if You Put Gasoline in a Diesel Engine?
Drivetrain
- 3 Causes of Drive Shaft Noise (When Turning, Braking or in Reverse)
- 4 Causes of Noise and Vibration From Your Wheels
- 4 Different Types of Differentials (and How They Work)
- 5 Reasons Your Car Hesitates When Accelerating
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad CV Joint (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Different Types of Constant-Velocity (CV) Joints
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Driveshaft (and Replacement Cost)
- Average Front and Rear Differential Repair Cost
- How Often to Change Differential Fluid (and Fluid Change Cost)
- Semi-Floating vs Full Floating Axle (What’s the Difference?)
- Top 5 Causes of Wheel Bearing Noise (and What it Sounds Like)
Electrical
- 3 Common Causes of a Car That’s Hard to Start When Cold
- 3 Symptoms of a Faulty Speed Sensor in Your Vehicle
- 4 Types of Spark Plugs (Copper vs Iridium vs Platinum vs Double Platinum)
- 5 Causes of an Alternator Not Charging
- 5 Steps to Jumpstart a Car with a Bad Alternator
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Car Battery
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad ECU (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Ground Strap (Ground Wire) and How to Replace It
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Ignition Switch (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Throttle Position Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of Engine Immobilizer Problems
- 6 Reasons Why Your Tail Lights Don’t Work But Brake Lights Do
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Alternator (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Crankshaft Position Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad PCM (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of Bad Spark Plugs (and Replacement Cost)
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad Ignition Coil and Replacement Cost
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad MAP Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 8 Symptoms of a Bad Voltage Regulator (and Replacement Cost)
- 9 Causes of a Car Battery Light On While Driving
- Bad Alternator vs Bad Battery (Which is to Blame?)
- Common Symptoms of Faulty Starter Motor
- Does Cruise Control Save Gas? (and 9 Other Facts)
- Functions of Electronic Stability Control Technology in a Car
- How Do Pedestrian Sensors and Protection Systems in Cars Work?
- How Do Rain Sensing Wipers Work?
- Park Assist and Object Detection Working Principle in Car Technology
- PCM vs ECM vs ECU vs TCM (What’s the Difference?)
- Power Window Regulator Repair Tips
- Pros and Cons of Using Xenon Lighting in Your Vehicle
- Steering Angle Sensor Types, Calibration and Diagnostics
- The Advantages of Drive By Wire Technology in a Car
- Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)
- Top 5 Causes of a Bluetooth Not Connecting to a Car
- What Causes an ABS Light to Come On? (5 Common Causes)
- What Does Check Engine Light Mean and How to Reset
Engine
- 11 Causes of Car Losing Power When Accelerating (Gas & Diesel Engines)
- 15 Causes of Bad Gas Mileage (and What to Do About It)
- 3 Bad Idle Air Control Valve Symptoms (and Replacement Cost)
- 3 Causes of Idler Pulley Noise (and Replacement Cost)
- 3 Common Causes of a Car That’s Hard to Start When Cold
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Engine Oil in Your Car
- 3 Intake Manifold Leak Symptoms (and Replacement Cost)
- 3 Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch
- 3 Symptoms of a Seized Engine (and What Causes It)
- 3 Symptoms of Bad Valve Seals and Piston Rings and Replacement Cost
- 4 Causes of a Car Engine That Cranks But Won’t Start
- 4 Common Dirty Air Filter Symptoms
- 4 Common Engine Misfire Causes
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Rocker Arm (and Repair Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Vapor Canister Purge Valve (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Causes of Engine Ticking Noise (At Idle, Acceleration, & After Oil Change)
- 5 Causes of Low Compression in a Car Engine (and How to Fix)
- 5 Reasons Your Car Hesitates When Accelerating
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Flywheel (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Motor Mount (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pump (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad or Clogged Fuel Filter (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad PCV Valve (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Serpentine Belt (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt Tensioner and Pulley
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Water Pump (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Engine Misfire Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Pressure Regulator (and Replacement Cost)
- 7 Common Engine Running Rich Symptoms
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 8 Reasons Your Car Vibrates When Stopped or Idling (and How to Fix)
- 9 Reasons Your Car Jerks When Accelerating
- 9 Reasons Your Car Shakes When Accelerating (and How to Fix)
- 9 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Injector (and Cleaning/Replacement Cost)
- Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Choosing and Replacing Your Crankcase Oil Filter
- Common Rail Diesel Engine (How it Works and Pros/Cons)
- Common Symptoms of Faulty Starter Motor
- Cylinder Head Crack Repair Cost
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- Engine Overheating (10 Common Causes and Symptoms)
- How a Gas Engine Works
- How an Internal Combustion Engine Works
- How Does VTEC Work?
- How to Clean Fuel Injectors
- Low Oil Pressure Light Coming On (4 Common Causes)
- Proper Air-Fuel Ratio (When Idling, Starting, Accelerating, and Other Conditions)
- Symptoms of a Bad Knock Sensor (and What it Does)
- Symptoms of a Bad Oil Control Valve (and How it Works)
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- Timing Belt vs Timing Chain (What’s the Difference?)
- Top 6 Causes of a Car That Won’t Accelerate
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Engine Advantages
- Water in the Gas Tank (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- What Does Check Engine Light Mean and How to Reset
- What Happens When a Timing Chain Breaks While Driving
- What is Limp Mode? (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- Why is There Oil in My Air Filter? (4 Common Causes)
Engine Oil
- 10 Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change (and/or Tune-up or Service)
- 10w30 vs 10w40 Motor Oil (What’s the Difference?)
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Engine Oil in Your Car
- 5 Best Motor Oils for High Mileage Engines
- 5 Best Oil Filters for Synthetic Motor Oil
- 5 Best Synthetic Oils for Diesel Engines
- How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil? (The Truth)
- Hybrid Car Oil Change (Cost, Change Interval, and Maintenance Tips)
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- Synthetic Blend vs Full Synthetic vs Conventional (Oil Comparison)
- What Do the Numbers on Motor Oil Mean?
- What Happens if Your Put Too Much Oil in Your Car?
Exhaust / Emissions
- 5 Causes of Car Blowing White Smoke from Exhaust
- 5 Reasons Why Water is Coming From Your Car Exhaust
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Hole in Your Muffler or Exhaust
- 5 Symptoms of an Exhaust Leak (You Shouldn’t Ignore)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- Charcoal Canister Function, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad EGR Valve (and Replacement Cost)
Hybrid & Electric
- Differences Between Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vs Traditional Cars
- How do Hybrid Cars Work? Internal Structure and Basic Principle
- How Long Do Hybrid Car Batteries Last? (Average Lifespan)
- Hybrid Car Oil Change (Cost, Change Interval, and Maintenance Tips)
- Hybrid Cars vs Gas Cars (Overall Costs)
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars (Advantages and Disadvantages)
- Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars (Are They Worth It?)
- Top 5 Driving Tips For Hybrid Cars
- Top 5 Honda and Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
Other
- 10 Essential Car Accessories Worth Investing In
- 10 Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change (and/or Tune-up or Service)
- 10 Useful Tips for Buying a Used Car
- 10w30 vs 10w40 Motor Oil (What’s the Difference?)
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Engine Oil in Your Car
- 4 Causes of Too Much Black Smoke From Exhaust in Diesel Engines
- 4 Common Oil Change Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
- 4 Tips for Trading in a Car with Negative Equity
- 4 Tips of Driving an Automatic Car for Beginners
- 5 Best “4-Wheel Drive Cars” With Good Gas Mileage
- 5 Best Car Insurance Companies in the US
- 5 Best Cars for New Drivers
- 5 Best Motor Oils for High Mileage Engines
- 5 Best Oil Filters for Synthetic Motor Oil
- 5 Best Synthetic Oils for Diesel Engines
- 5 Common Types of Fuel for Cars
- 5 Easy Ways to Remove Window Tint
- 5 Helpful Car Camping Tips
- 5 Important Tips When Buying a New Car
- 5 Simple Tips & Tricks for Maintenance of Your Car Battery
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Tips for Buying Your New Pickup Truck
- 5 Tips for Learning How to Drive a Car
- 5 Tips for Painting Your Car Cheaply (Under $300)
- 5 Tips for Properly Shifting Gears in Your Car
- 5 Tips for Starting Your Car in Cold Weather
- 5 Tips on Leasing a Car (So You Don’t Regret It)
- 5 Tips to Drive a Car With a Stick Shift
- 5 Tips to Jump a Car Battery
- 5 Tips to Submit Your Car Accident Insurance Claim
- 5 Types of Car Insurance Coverage in the United States
- 6 Do-it-Yourself Car Detailing Tips
- 6 Easy Steps to Hotwire a Car in an Emergency
- 8 Auto Repair Safety Tips to Avoid a Trip to the ER (or the Morgue)
- 9 Reasons Your Project Car Pays for Itself
- Average Fuel Economy of Duramax Diesel Engine Trucks
- Branded Title vs Salvage Title (What’s the Difference?)
- Car Insurance for College Age Students: Cost and Tips to Lower Rates
- Car Insurance Grace Period in California (Important for CA Drivers)
- Car Insurance Requirements for Financed Cars
- Chilton vs Haynes vs Online – What’s the Best Auto Repair Manual?
- Common Rail Diesel Engine (How it Works and Pros/Cons)
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- Differences Between Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vs Traditional Cars
- Driving With Both Feet? (You’re Doing it Wrong)
- How do Hybrid Cars Work? Internal Structure and Basic Principle
- How Long Do Hybrid Car Batteries Last? (Average Lifespan)
- How Much to Tip a Car Wash or Auto Detailing Service
- How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil? (The Truth)
- How to Adjust a Clutch Pedal (for the Right Amount of Free Play)
- How to Check Transmission Fluid (Manual & Automatic)
- How to Find a Car You Previously Owned
- How to Get an Auto Loan with Bad Credit
- Hybrid Car Oil Change (Cost, Change Interval, and Maintenance Tips)
- Hybrid Cars vs Gas Cars (Overall Costs)
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars (Advantages and Disadvantages)
- Lug Nut Sizes and Types (w/ Chart For All Car Manufacturers)
- Plasti Dip FAQ – How Long Does It Last? (and Other Questions)
- Preparing For Your First Lap of the Nürburgring (Tips and FAQs)
- Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars (Are They Worth It?)
- Simple Steps to Earn Money by Selling your Old Car Using Listlux
- Supercharger vs Turbocharger (Pros & Cons)
- Symptoms of a Bad Diesel Glow Plug (and Replacement Cost)
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- Synthetic Blend vs Full Synthetic vs Conventional (Oil Comparison)
- The Average Depreciation Rate for New and Used Cars
- The Best Time to Buy a Car in the US
- Thermal Efficiency of a Diesel Engine
- Tips for Changing Spark Plugs
- Top 10 of Fastest Cars in the World
- Top 5 Basic Car Maintenance Tips
- Top 5 Car Insurance Companies for Veterans in the United States
- Top 5 Cars and Trucks with Clean Diesel Technology
- Top 5 Cars with Brake By Wire Technology
- Top 5 Cheap Car Insurance Companies in Florida
- Top 5 Cheapest Car Insurance for those Under 25-Years Old
- Top 5 Driving Tips For Hybrid Cars
- Top 5 Honda and Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
- Top 5 Negotiating Tips When Buying a Car
- Top 5 Sports Cars Under 50K
- Top 5 Tips for Donating Your Car to Charity
- Top 5 Tips When Selling Your Car
- What Do the Numbers on Motor Oil Mean?
- What Happens if You Put Gasoline in a Diesel Engine?
- What Happens if Your Put Too Much Oil in Your Car?
- What Happens When You Put Sugar in the Gas Tank?
Product Reviews
- 10 Best Carburetor Cleaners
- 5 Best Automotive Scan Tools for Easy Car Diagnostics
- 5 Best Brake Pads for Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
- 5 Best Car Seats for a 3-Year-Old or Younger
- 5 Best Fuel Injector Cleaners to Maintain Your Engine Performance
- 5 Best Motor Oils for High Mileage Engines
- 5 Best Oil Filters for Synthetic Motor Oil
- 5 Best Portable Car Jump Starters
- 5 Best Spark Plugs for Gas Mileage and Performance
- 5 Best Synthetic Oils for Diesel Engines
- 5 Best Throttle Body Cleaners to Restore Lost Performance
- 7 Best Windshield Repair Kits (for DIY and Professional Repair)
- 8 Best Catalytic Converter Cleaners (for Clogged Cats)
- 9 Best GPS Trackers for Cars
- Best Snow Chains for 16, 17, 18 and 19-inch Tires
- Plasti Dip FAQ – How Long Does It Last? (and Other Questions)
- Stanley J5C09 Jump Starter Review (5 Reasons to Own One)
Steering
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Power Steering Fluid
- 4-Wheel Steering Systems (Advantages and Disadvantages)
- 5 Causes of a Steering Wheel That’s Hard to Turn
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Power Steering Pump (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Tie Rod End (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Wheel Alignment (and Why You Need to Fix it ASAP)
- 7 Reasons Your Car Key is Stuck in the Ignition (and How to Remove It!)
- 9 Causes of a Steering Wheel That Makes Noise When Turning
- Average Steering Column Replacement Cost
- Car Pulls to the Right or Left When Braking (Common Causes)
- Electric vs Hydraulic Power Steering
- Power Steering Replacement and Repair Cost (for 4 Common Parts)
- Speed Sensing Steering: Functions, Working Principle and Malfunction Symptoms
- Steering Angle Sensor Types, Calibration and Diagnostics
- Symptoms of a Bad Intermediate Steering Shaft (and Replacement Cost)
- Top 5 Causes of Steering Wheel Shakes at Low and High Speeds
- What is Camber? (Positive vs Negative Camber Effects)
- What is Caster? (Negative vs Positive Caster Effects)
Suspension
- 5 Causes of Lower Control Arm Bushing Noise (and How to Fix)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Control Arm Bushing (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of Bad Shock Absorbers (and Replacement Cost)
- Average Shocks and Struts Replacement Cost (What to Expect)
- MacPherson vs Double Wishbone Suspension (Pros and Cons)
- Struts vs Shocks (What’s the Difference?)
Tips
- 10 Essential Car Accessories Worth Investing In
- 10 Useful Tips for Buying a Used Car
- 4 Common Oil Change Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
- 4 Tips for Trading in a Car with Negative Equity
- 4 Tips of Driving an Automatic Car for Beginners
- 5 Best “4-Wheel Drive Cars” With Good Gas Mileage
- 5 Easy Ways to Remove Window Tint
- 5 Helpful Car Camping Tips
- 5 Important Tips When Buying a New Car
- 5 Simple Tips & Tricks for Maintenance of Your Car Battery
- 5 Tips for Buying Your New Pickup Truck
- 5 Tips for Learning How to Drive a Car
- 5 Tips for Painting Your Car Cheaply (Under $300)
- 5 Tips for Properly Shifting Gears in Your Car
- 5 Tips for Starting Your Car in Cold Weather
- 5 Tips on Leasing a Car (So You Don’t Regret It)
- 5 Tips to Drive a Car With a Stick Shift
- 5 Tips to Jump a Car Battery
- 6 Do-it-Yourself Car Detailing Tips
- 6 Easy Steps to Hotwire a Car in an Emergency
- 8 Auto Repair Safety Tips to Avoid a Trip to the ER (or the Morgue)
- 9 Reasons Your Project Car Pays for Itself
- Branded Title vs Salvage Title (What’s the Difference?)
- Chilton vs Haynes vs Online – What’s the Best Auto Repair Manual?
- Driving With Both Feet? (You’re Doing it Wrong)
- How Much to Tip a Car Wash or Auto Detailing Service
- How to Adjust a Clutch Pedal (for the Right Amount of Free Play)
- How to Check Transmission Fluid (Manual & Automatic)
- How to Find a Car You Previously Owned
- Lug Nut Sizes and Types (w/ Chart For All Car Manufacturers)
- Plasti Dip FAQ – How Long Does It Last? (and Other Questions)
- Preparing For Your First Lap of the Nürburgring (Tips and FAQs)
- Simple Steps to Earn Money by Selling your Old Car Using Listlux
- The Average Depreciation Rate for New and Used Cars
- The Best Time to Buy a Car in the US
- Tips for Changing Spark Plugs
- Top 5 Basic Car Maintenance Tips
- Top 5 Driving Tips For Hybrid Cars
- Top 5 Negotiating Tips When Buying a Car
- Top 5 Tips for Donating Your Car to Charity
- Top 5 Tips When Selling Your Car
Tires & Wheels
- 5 Symptoms of Bad Front & Rear Wheel Bearings (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of Unbalanced Tires on Your Car
- Average Cost of Four Wheel Balancing
- Average Wheel Alignment Cost
- How to Identify Bad Wheel Bearings on Your Car
- How to Read Tire Size (What Sidewall Numbers Really Mean)
- Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)
Transmission
- 2 Causes of Noise Problems After Changing Transmission Fluid
- 3 Symptoms of Burnt Transmission Fluid (and the Cause)
- 4 Common Symptoms of Automatic Transmission Problems
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Clutch Master Cylinder (and Replacement Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Throw-Out Bearing (& Replacement Cost)
- 5 Causes of Transmission Fluid Leaks and Repair Cost
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Flywheel (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Transmission Mount (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Causes of a Manual Transmission Being Hard to Shift
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Transmission Valve Body (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of Low Transmission Fluid (You Don’t Want to Ignore)
- 7 Causes of a Car That Won’t Go in Reverse
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad Transmission Control Module (and Replacement Cost)
- 7 Symptoms of a Blown Transmission (and Repair Cost)
- Automatic Transmission Slipping Symptoms
- Automatic Transmission Vacuum Modulator Functions
- Average Cost to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Common Parts of an Automatic Transmission
- How Often to Change Transmission Fluid (Manual and Automatic)
- How to Check Transmission Fluid (Manual & Automatic)
- Semi Automatic Transmission (How it Works and Pros/Cons)
- Transmission Fluid Color Chart (What the 5 Colors Mean)
- What Does Overdrive Do? (and When To Use)
- What is Limp Mode? (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
Trouble Codes
- Engine Code: P0138 (O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1, Sensor 2)
- Engine Code: P2096 (Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1)
- Explained DTC: P0171 (system too lean bank 1) and P0174 (system too lean bank 2)
- Explained Trouble Code: P0300 (Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected)
- P0014 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0106 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0113 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0135 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0172 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0175 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0306 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0335 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0404 Code (Symptoms, Cause, and How to Fix)
- P0420 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0440 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0441 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0446 Code (Causes, Symptoms, and How to Fix)
- P0456 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0463 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0496 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0507 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- P0741 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- Trouble Code Info: P0128 (Coolant Temperature Below Regulating Temperature)
Troubleshooting
- 11 Causes of Car Losing Power When Accelerating (Gas & Diesel Engines)
- 15 Causes of Bad Gas Mileage (and What to Do About It)
- 2 Causes of Noise Problems After Changing Transmission Fluid
- 3 Bad Idle Air Control Valve Symptoms (and Replacement Cost)
- 3 Causes of Drive Shaft Noise (When Turning, Braking or in Reverse)
- 3 Causes of Idler Pulley Noise (and Replacement Cost)
- 3 Common Causes of a Car That’s Hard to Start When Cold
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Engine Oil in Your Car
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Power Steering Fluid
- 3 Intake Manifold Leak Symptoms (and Replacement Cost)
- 3 Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch
- 3 Symptoms of a Faulty Speed Sensor in Your Vehicle
- 3 Symptoms of a Seized Engine (and What Causes It)
- 3 Symptoms of Bad Valve Seals and Piston Rings and Replacement Cost
- 3 Symptoms of Burnt Transmission Fluid (and the Cause)
- 4 Causes of a Car Engine That Cranks But Won’t Start
- 4 Causes of Noise and Vibration From Your Wheels
- 4 Common Dirty Air Filter Symptoms
- 4 Common Engine Misfire Causes
- 4 Common Symptoms of Automatic Transmission Problems
- 4 Different Types of Differentials (and How They Work)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Brake Booster (and Replacement Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Brake Master Cylinder (and Replacement Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Clutch Master Cylinder (and Replacement Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Rocker Arm (and Repair Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Throw-Out Bearing (& Replacement Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Vapor Canister Purge Valve (and Replacement Cost)
- 4 Types of Spark Plugs (Copper vs Iridium vs Platinum vs Double Platinum)
- 4-Wheel Steering Systems (Advantages and Disadvantages)
- 5 Best Brake Pads for Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
- 5 Brake Fluid Leak Symptoms (and Repair Cost)
- 5 Causes of a Steering Wheel That’s Hard to Turn
- 5 Causes of an Alternator Not Charging
- 5 Causes of Car Blowing White Smoke from Exhaust
- 5 Causes of Engine Ticking Noise (At Idle, Acceleration, & After Oil Change)
- 5 Causes of Low Compression in a Car Engine (and How to Fix)
- 5 Causes of Lower Control Arm Bushing Noise (and How to Fix)
- 5 Causes of Transmission Fluid Leaks and Repair Cost
- 5 Reasons Why Brake Pads Wear Unevenly
- 5 Reasons Why Water is Coming From Your Car Exhaust
- 5 Reasons Your Car Hesitates When Accelerating
- 5 Steps to Jumpstart a Car with a Bad Alternator
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Car A/C Condenser (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Car Battery
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Control Arm Bushing (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad CV Joint (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad ECU (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Flywheel (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Ground Strap (Ground Wire) and How to Replace It
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Ignition Switch (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Motor Mount (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pump (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad or Clogged Fuel Filter (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad PCV Valve (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Serpentine Belt (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Throttle Position Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt Tensioner and Pulley
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Transmission Mount (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Water Pump (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Hole in Your Muffler or Exhaust
- 5 Symptoms of an Exhaust Leak (You Shouldn’t Ignore)
- 5 Symptoms of Bad Front & Rear Wheel Bearings (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of Engine Immobilizer Problems
- 5 Symptoms of Unbalanced Tires on Your Car
- 5 Symptoms of Worn Brake Pads (You Shouldn’t Ignore)
- 5 Tips to Flush a Car Radiator (and Radiator Flush Cost)
- 6 Causes of a Manual Transmission Being Hard to Shift
- 6 Different Types of Constant-Velocity (CV) Joints
- 6 Engine Misfire Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
- 6 Reasons Why Your Tail Lights Don’t Work But Brake Lights Do
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Alternator (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Crankshaft Position Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Driveshaft (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Pressure Regulator (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad PCM (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Power Steering Pump (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Cap (and When to Replace)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Tie Rod End (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Transmission Valve Body (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Wheel Alignment (and Why You Need to Fix it ASAP)
- 6 Symptoms of a Clogged or Bad Radiator (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of Bad Shock Absorbers (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of Bad Spark Plugs (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of Low Transmission Fluid (You Don’t Want to Ignore)
- 7 Causes of a Car That Won’t Go in Reverse
- 7 Common Engine Running Rich Symptoms
- 7 Reasons Your Car Key is Stuck in the Ignition (and How to Remove It!)
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad Ignition Coil and Replacement Cost
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad MAP Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad Transmission Control Module (and Replacement Cost)
- 7 Symptoms of a Blown Transmission (and Repair Cost)
- 8 Reasons Your Car Vibrates When Stopped or Idling (and How to Fix)
- 8 Symptoms of a Bad Voltage Regulator (and Replacement Cost)
- 9 Causes of a Car Battery Light On While Driving
- 9 Causes of a Steering Wheel That Makes Noise When Turning
- 9 Causes of Grinding Noise & Vibration When Braking
- 9 Reasons Your Car Jerks When Accelerating
- 9 Reasons Your Car Shakes When Accelerating (and How to Fix)
- 9 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Injector (and Cleaning/Replacement Cost)
- A/C Expansion Valve (How it Works, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost)
- Automatic Transmission Slipping Symptoms
- Automatic Transmission Vacuum Modulator Functions
- Average Airbag Replacement Cost
- Average Cost of Four Wheel Balancing
- Average Cost to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Average Front and Rear Differential Repair Cost
- Average Shocks and Struts Replacement Cost (What to Expect)
- Average Steering Column Replacement Cost
- Average Wheel Alignment Cost
- Bad AC Compressor Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Bad Alternator vs Bad Battery (Which is to Blame?)
- Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Brake Caliper Sticking (Symptoms and Causes)
- Brake Drums and Shoes: How Do They Work?
- Brake Pads vs Brake Shoes Replacement Cost
- Car Pulls to the Right or Left When Braking (Common Causes)
- Car Thermostat Functions, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Ceramic vs Organic Brake Pads (How Do They Compare?)
- Charcoal Canister Function, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Choosing and Replacing Your Crankcase Oil Filter
- Common Brake Problems in Cold Weather
- Common Causes of the Airbag Light Coming On
- Common Parts of an Automatic Transmission
- Common Rail Diesel Engine (How it Works and Pros/Cons)
- Common Symptoms of Faulty Starter Motor
- Coolant Temperature Sensor Functions and Malfunction Symptoms
- Cylinder Head Crack Repair Cost
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- Does Cruise Control Save Gas? (and 9 Other Facts)
- DOT 3 vs DOT 4 Brake Fluid (What’s the Difference?)
- DOT 5 Brake Fluid Compatibility
- Electric vs Hydraulic Power Steering
- Engine Overheating (10 Common Causes and Symptoms)
- Functions of Electronic Stability Control Technology in a Car
- How a Gas Engine Works
- How a Radiator Coolant Overflow Tank Works
- How an Internal Combustion Engine Works
- How Do Pedestrian Sensors and Protection Systems in Cars Work?
- How Do Rain Sensing Wipers Work?
- How Does VTEC Work?
- How Long Do Brake Pads Last on Average?
- How Often to Change Differential Fluid (and Fluid Change Cost)
- How Often to Change Transmission Fluid (Manual and Automatic)
- How to Change Front and Rear Brake Pads (5 Easy Steps)
- How to Check Transmission Fluid (Manual & Automatic)
- How to Clean a Car Cabin Filter (A/C Filter) and How NOT to
- How to Clean Fuel Injectors
- How to Identify Bad Wheel Bearings on Your Car
- How to Read Tire Size (What Sidewall Numbers Really Mean)
- Low Oil Pressure Light Coming On (4 Common Causes)
- MacPherson vs Double Wishbone Suspension (Pros and Cons)
- Park Assist and Object Detection Working Principle in Car Technology
- PCM vs ECM vs ECU vs TCM (What’s the Difference?)
- Power Steering Replacement and Repair Cost (for 4 Common Parts)
- Power Window Regulator Repair Tips
- Proper Air-Fuel Ratio (When Idling, Starting, Accelerating, and Other Conditions)
- Pros and Cons of Using Xenon Lighting in Your Vehicle
- Replacing a Brake Caliper (Tips and Replacement Cost)
- Semi Automatic Transmission (How it Works and Pros/Cons)
- Semi-Floating vs Full Floating Axle (What’s the Difference?)
- Speed Sensing Steering: Functions, Working Principle and Malfunction Symptoms
- Steering Angle Sensor Types, Calibration and Diagnostics
- Struts vs Shocks (What’s the Difference?)
- Symptoms of a Bad EGR Valve (and Replacement Cost)
- Symptoms of a Bad Intermediate Steering Shaft (and Replacement Cost)
- Symptoms of a Bad Knock Sensor (and What it Does)
- Symptoms of a Bad Oil Control Valve (and How it Works)
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- The Advantages of Drive By Wire Technology in a Car
- The Importance of Measuring Brake Pad Thickness
- Timing Belt vs Timing Chain (What’s the Difference?)
- Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)
- Top 5 Causes of a Bluetooth Not Connecting to a Car
- Top 5 Causes of Steering Wheel Shakes at Low and High Speeds
- Top 5 Causes of Wheel Bearing Noise (and What it Sounds Like)
- Top 6 Causes of a Car That Won’t Accelerate
- Transmission Fluid Color Chart (What the 5 Colors Mean)
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Engine Advantages
- Water in the Gas Tank (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- What Causes an ABS Light to Come On? (5 Common Causes)
- What Does Check Engine Light Mean and How to Reset
- What Does Overdrive Do? (and When To Use)
- What Happens When a Timing Chain Breaks While Driving
- What is Camber? (Positive vs Negative Camber Effects)
- What is Caster? (Negative vs Positive Caster Effects)
- What is Limp Mode? (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
- Why is There Oil in My Air Filter? (4 Common Causes)