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Air Conditioner
Brakes
- 5 Best Brake Pads for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
- 5 Brake Fluid Leak Symptoms (and Repair Cost)
- 5 Causes of a Brake Pads Wear Unevenly
- 5 Symptoms of Bad Brake Pads
- 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
- Ceramic vs Organic Brake Pads Comparison
- Common Brake Problems in Cold Weather
- Common Causes of Car Pulling to the Right or Left When Braking
- Common Causes of the ABS Light Coming On
- Compatibility of DOT 5 Brake Fluid
- How to Change Front and Rear Brake Pads (5 Easy Steps)
- Replacing a Brake Caliper: Tips and Cost Estimate
- Symptoms of a Bad Brake Booster and Average Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad Brake Master Cylinder and Replacement Cost
- The Average Brake Pad Life in Your Car
- The Difference Between DOT 3 Vs DOT 4 Brake Fluid
- The Importance of Measuring Brake Pad Thickness
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 Requirements for Financed Cars
- New Car Insurance Grace Period in California: Car Owners Should Know This!
- The Average Monthly and Yearly Cost of Car Insurance
- 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 Cost
- 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: Common Causes and Symptoms
- Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Cap (and How to Inspect)
- The Purpose of a Radiator Coolant Overflow Tank
Diesel
- 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: Working Principle, Pros and Cons
- Diesel Engine Thermal Efficiency
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- How to Reduce Black Smoke in Diesel Engines & Determine the Root Cause
- Symptoms of a Bad Diesel Glow Plug (and Replacement Cost)
- Top 5 Cars with Clean Diesel Technology
- What Happens if You Put Gasoline in a Diesel Engine?
Drivetrain
- 4 Different Types of Differentials (and How They Work)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad CV Joint and Replacement Cost
- 5 Types of Constant-Velocity (CV) Joints
- Causes of Drive Shaft Noise when Turning, Braking and Reverse
- Front and Rear Differential Repair and Fluid Change Cost
- Functions of a Propeller Shaft and Symptoms of Failure
- How Often to Change Front & Rear Differential Fluid
- Limited Slip Differential vs Locking Differential
- The Differences Between Semi-Floating vs Full Floating Axles
- Top 4 Causes of Noise and Vibration in Wheels Areas
- Top 5 Causes of Engine Hesitation at Idle, When Cold and Under Load
- Top 5 Causes of Wheel Bearing Noise (and What it Sounds Like)
Electrical
- 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 for Jumpstarting a Car with a Bad Alternator
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Battery in a Car
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Ground Strap (Ground Wire) and How to Replace It
- 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
- 7 Causes of a Car Battery Light On While Driving
- 7 Symptoms of a Bad Ignition Coil and Replacement Cost
- All You Need to Know Before Buying a Double DIN Head Unit
- Bad ECU Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Bad Spark Plug Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Car Alternator Functions and Symptoms of Failure
- Common Causes of Car Hard to Start When Cold
- Common Causes of the ABS Light Coming On
- Common Spark Plug Misfire Symptoms
- Common Symptoms of Faulty Starter Motor
- Crankshaft Position Sensor: Function, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Does Cruise Control Save Gas? (10 Benefits)
- Functions of Electronic Stability Control Technology in a Car
- How Do Pedestrian Sensors and Protection Systems in Cars Work?
- Mass Air Flow Sensor: Function, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Park Assist and Object Detection Working Principle in Car Technology
- Power Window Regulator Repair Tips
- Pros and Cons of Using Xenon Lighting in Your Vehicle
- Rain Sensors and Automatic Wipers: How Do They Work?
- Steering Angle Sensor Types, Calibration and Diagnostics
- Symptoms of a Bad MAP Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- The Advantages of Drive By Wire Technology in a Car
- The Difference Between a Dead Battery and Bad Alternator
- Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)
- Top 5 Causes of a Bluetooth Not Connecting to a Car
- What Does Check Engine Light Mean and How to Reset
Engine
- 11 Causes of Car Losing Power When Accelerating (Gas & Diesel Engine)
- 15 Causes of Bad Gas Mileage (and What to Do About It)
- 3 Common Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch
- 3 Common Symptoms of Car Engine Seizing Up
- 3 Symptoms of Bad Valve Seals and Piston Rings and Replacement Cost
- 3 Symptoms of Low Engine Oil in Your Car
- 4 Causes of a Car Engine That Cranks But Won’t Start
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Rocker Arm (and Repair Cost)
- 5 Bad Flywheel Symptoms 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 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 Timing Belt and Average Replacement Cost
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt Tensioner & Pulley in Your Car
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Water Pump (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)
- Air Fuel Ratio at Starting, Warming up, Accelerating, Cruising, Heavy loads and Decelerating
- Bad and Dirty Air Filter Symptoms
- Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Bad Vapor Canister Purge Valve Symptoms & Replacement Cost
- Basic Functions of a Knock Sensor and Bad Symptoms
- Choosing and Replacing Your Crankcase Oil Filter
- Clogged Fuel Filter Symptoms in Your Vehicle
- Common Causes of Car Hard to Start When Cold
- Common Rail Diesel Engine: Working Principle, Pros and Cons
- Common Symptoms of Faulty Starter Motor
- Cylinder Head Crack Repair Cost
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- Fuel Filter Function and Replacement Cost
- Fuel Pressure Regulator: Functions, Bad Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Gas Engine Working Principle
- How Does VTEC Work?
- How to Clean Fuel Injectors
- Idle Air Control Valve: Function, Bad Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals
- Iridium vs Platinum Spark Plugs
- PCV Valve: Basic Function, Bad Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad Idle Air Control Valve
- Symptoms of a Bad Oil Control Valve (and How it Works)
- Symptoms of an Intake Manifold Gasket Leak and Troublshooting
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- Timing Belt vs Timing Chain
- Top 3 Causes of Idler Pulley Noise and Replacement Cost
- Top 4 Causes of a Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Coming On
- Top 5 Causes of Engine Hesitation at Idle, When Cold and Under Load
- Top 6 Causes of a Car That Won’t Accelerate
- Variable Valve Timing Engine Advantages
- Water in the Gas Tank Symptoms and Fixes
- 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)
- 3 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
- Conventional vs Synthetic Blend vs Full Synthetic Oil Comparison
- Hybrid Car Oil Change, Maintenance Tips, and Cost
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- The Difference between 10w30 and 10w40 Car Engine Oil
- What Do the Numbers on Motor Oil Mean
- What Happens if the Oil Level is Too High
- What’s the Correct Synthetic Oil Change Interval?
Exhaust / Emissions
- 4 Reasons Why Water is Coming From Your Car Exhaust
- 5 Causes of Car Blowing White Smoke from Exhaust
- 5 Symptoms of an Exhaust Leak in a Car
- 5 Symptoms of Hole in the Muffler in Your Car
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- Charcoal Canister Function, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Oxygen Sensor: Basic Function, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad EGR Valve (and Replacement Cost)
Hybrid & Electric
- Advantages and Disadvantages of a Fuel Cell Vehicle
- Differences Between Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vs Traditional Cars
- How do Hybrid Cars Work? Internal Structure and Basic Principle
- Hybrid Car Oil Change, Maintenance Tips, and Cost
- Hybrid Car Vs Gas Car Cost Efficiency
- Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars: Read This Before You Buy
- The Average Lifespan of a Hybrid Car Battery
- Top 5 Driving Tips For Hybrid Cars
- Top 5 Honda and Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
- Top 5 Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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
- 3 Symptoms of Low Engine Oil in Your Car
- 4 Common Oil Change Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
- 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 Motor Oils for High Mileage Engines
- 5 Best Oil Filters for Synthetic Motor Oil
- 5 Best Synthetic Oils for Diesel Engines
- 5 Cheapest Cars with Good Blind Spot Detection
- 5 Common Types of Fuel for Cars
- 5 Easy Ways to Remove Window Tint
- 5 Helpful Tips for Successful Car Camping
- 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 The Best Cars for New Drivers
- 5 Things You Should Know About Google Self-Driving Car Technology
- 5 Tips for Buying Your New Pickup Truck
- 5 Tips for Learning to Drive a Car
- 5 Tips for Painting Your Car for Under $300
- 5 Tips for Properly Shifting Gears in Your Car
- 5 Tips for Starting Your Car in Cold Weather
- 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
- 5 Useful and Easy Tips to Clean Your Car Headlights
- 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
- Advantages and Disadvantages of a Fuel Cell Vehicle
- Average Fuel Economy of Duramax Diesel Engine Trucks
- Car Insurance for College Age Students: Cost and Tips to Lower Rates
- Car Insurance Requirements for Financed Cars
- Chilton vs Haynes vs Online – What’s the Best Auto Repair Manual?
- Clutch Pedal Adjustment Tips (and How To)
- Common Rail Diesel Engine: Working Principle, Pros and Cons
- Conventional vs Synthetic Blend vs Full Synthetic Oil Comparison
- Diesel Engine Thermal Efficiency
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- Difference between Branded and Salvage Titles in the Car
- Difference Between Supercharger Vs Turbocharger (Pros & Cons)
- Differences Between Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vs Traditional Cars
- Easy Steps: How to Find Good Used Cars?
- How do Hybrid Cars Work? Internal Structure and Basic Principle
- How Much to Tip a Car Wash or Auto Detailing Service
- How to Find a Car You Previously Owned
- How to Get an Auto Loan with Bad Credit
- How to Reduce Black Smoke in Diesel Engines & Determine the Root Cause
- Hybrid Car Oil Change, Maintenance Tips, and Cost
- Hybrid Car Vs Gas Car Cost Efficiency
- Lug Nut Sizes and Types (w/ Chart For All Car Manufacturers)
- New Car Insurance Grace Period in California: Car Owners Should Know This!
- Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars: Read This Before You Buy
- Simple Steps to Earn Money by Selling your Old Car Using Listlux
- Symptoms of a Bad Diesel Glow Plug (and Replacement Cost)
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- The Average Depreciation Rate for New and Used Cars
- The Average Lifespan of a Hybrid Car Battery
- The Average Monthly and Yearly Cost of Car Insurance
- The Best Time to Buy a Car in the US
- The Difference between 10w30 and 10w40 Car Engine Oil
- Things You Should Know About Manual Transmissions
- Tips for Changing Spark Plugs
- Tips for Trading in a Car with Negative Equity
- Tips to Check Transmission Fluid Condition (Manual & Automatic)
- 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 with Brake By Wire Technology
- Top 5 Cars with Clean Diesel Technology
- Top 5 Cars with Climate Controlled Seat Technology
- Top 5 Cheap Car Insurance Companies in Florida
- Top 5 Cheapest Car Insurance for those Under 25-Years Old
- Top 5 Cheapest Cars with Lane Departure Warning System Technology
- Top 5 Driving Tips For Hybrid Cars
- Top 5 Honda and Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
- Top 5 Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- 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 for Leasing a Car
- Top 5 Tips When Selling Your Car
- What Do the Numbers on Motor Oil Mean
- What Happens if the Oil Level is Too High
- What Happens if You Put Gasoline in a Diesel Engine?
- What Happens When You Put Sugar in the Gas Tank?
- What’s the Correct Synthetic Oil Change Interval?
Product Reviews
- 10 Best Carburetor Cleaners
- 5 Best Automotive Scan Tools for Easy Car Diagnosis
- 5 Best Brake Pads for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
- 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 Premium 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
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Own a Stanley J5C09 Jump Starter
- 7 Best Windshield Repair Kits (for DIY and Professional Repair)
- 8 Best Catalytic Converter Cleaners to Remove Carbon
- 9 Best GPS Trackers for Cars
- Best Snow Chains for 16, 17, 18 and 19-inch Tires
Steering
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Power Steering Fluid
- 5 Causes of a Steering Wheel That’s Hard to Turn
- 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
- Common Causes of Car Pulling to the Right or Left When Braking
- Electric vs Hydraulic Power Steering
- Four-Wheel Steering System Functions, Advantages, and Disadvantages
- Hydraulic Power Steering Rack and Pinion Leaks: Symptoms and Repair Cost
- Negative and Positive Camber Symptoms & Effects
- Negative and Positive Caster Symptoms & Effects
- Speed Sensing Steering: Functions, Working Principle and Malfunction Symptoms
- Steering Angle Sensor Types, Calibration and Diagnostics
- Steering Vane Pump Functions, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad Intermediate Steering Shaft and Replacement Cost
- The Average Steering Column Replacement Cost
- Top 5 Causes of Steering Wheel Shakes at Low and High Speeds
Suspension
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Control Arm Bushing (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Shock Absorber and Replacement Cost
- Average Shocks and Struts Replacement Cost (What to Expect)
- MacPherson vs Double Wishbone Suspension (Pros and Cons)
- The Difference Between a Shock and a Strut
- Top 5 Causes of Lower Control Arm Bushing Noise
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 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 Tips for Successful Car Camping
- 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 to Drive a Car
- 5 Tips for Painting Your Car for Under $300
- 5 Tips for Properly Shifting Gears in Your Car
- 5 Tips for Starting Your Car in Cold Weather
- 5 Tips to Drive a Car With a Stick Shift
- 5 Tips to Jump a Car Battery
- 5 Useful and Easy Tips to Clean Your Car Headlights
- 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
- Chilton vs Haynes vs Online – What’s the Best Auto Repair Manual?
- Clutch Pedal Adjustment Tips (and How To)
- Difference between Branded and Salvage Titles in the Car
- How Much to Tip a Car Wash or Auto Detailing Service
- How to Find a Car You Previously Owned
- Lug Nut Sizes and Types (w/ Chart For All Car Manufacturers)
- 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
- Things You Should Know About Manual Transmissions
- Tips for Changing Spark Plugs
- Tips for Trading in a Car with Negative Equity
- Tips to Check Transmission Fluid Condition (Manual & Automatic)
- 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 for Leasing a Car
- Top 5 Tips When Selling Your Car
Tires & Wheels
- 5 Proper Ways to Read Tire Size
- 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
- Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)
Transmission
- 4 Common Symptoms of Automatic Transmission Problems
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Clutch Master Cylinder
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Throw-Out Bearing (& Replacement Cost)
- 5 Causes of Transmission Fluid Leaks and Repair Cost
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter (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)
- Automatic Transmission Slipping Symptoms
- Automatic Transmission Vacuum Modulator Functions
- Average Cost to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Common Causes of Transmission Noise After a Fluid Change
- Common Parts of an Automatic Transmission
- How Often to Change Transmission Fluid (Manual and Automatic)
- Overdrive in Automatic Transmissions: What It Is and How to Use It
- Semi Automatic Transmission Functions, Pros and Cons
- Symptoms of Burnt Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Tips to Check Transmission Fluid Condition (Manual & Automatic)
- Transmission Fluid Color Chart (What the 5 Colors Mean)
- What is Limp Mode? (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
Trouble Codes
- Engine Code: P0135 (O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 1)
- Engine Code: P0138 (O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1, Sensor 2)
- Engine Code: P0404 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance)
- Engine Code: P0463 (Fuel Level Sensor a Circuit High Input)
- Engine Code: P2096 (Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1)
- Explained DTC: P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Bank 1
- Explained DTC: P0171 (system too lean bank 1) and P0174 (system too lean bank 2)
- Explained DTC: P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
- Explained DTC: P0441 Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
- Explained DTC: P0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction
- Explained DTC: P0507 Idle Control System RPM Higher than Expected
- Explained Trouble Code: P0300 (Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected)
- Explained Trouble Code: P0306 (Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected)
- P0172 Code (System Too Rich Bank 1)
- Trouble Code Info: P0128 (Coolant Temperature Below Regulating Temperature)
- Trouble Code Info: P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor a Circuit Malfunction)
- Trouble Code Info: P0456 (Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected)
- Trouble Code: P0014 (Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over Advanced Bank 1)
- Trouble Code: P0106 (MAP/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem)
- Trouble Code: P0440 (Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction)
- Trouble Code: P0496 (Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow)
- Trouble Code: P0741 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off)
Troubleshooting
- 11 Causes of Car Losing Power When Accelerating (Gas & Diesel Engine)
- 15 Causes of Bad Gas Mileage (and What to Do About It)
- 3 Common Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch
- 3 Common Symptoms of Car Engine Seizing Up
- 3 Common Symptoms of Low Power Steering Fluid
- 3 Symptoms of a Faulty Speed Sensor in Your Vehicle
- 3 Symptoms of Bad Valve Seals and Piston Rings and Replacement Cost
- 3 Symptoms of Low Engine Oil in Your Car
- 4 Causes of a Car Engine That Cranks But Won’t Start
- 4 Common Symptoms of Automatic Transmission Problems
- 4 Different Types of Differentials (and How They Work)
- 4 Reasons Why Water is Coming From Your Car Exhaust
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Clutch Master Cylinder
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Rocker Arm (and Repair Cost)
- 4 Symptoms of a Bad Throw-Out Bearing (& Replacement Cost)
- 4 Types of Spark Plugs (Copper vs Iridium vs Platinum vs Double Platinum)
- 5 Bad Flywheel Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- 5 Best Brake Pads for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
- 5 Brake Fluid Leak Symptoms (and Repair Cost)
- 5 Causes of a Brake Pads Wear Unevenly
- 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 Transmission Fluid Leaks and Repair Cost
- 5 Proper Ways to Read Tire Size
- 5 Steps for Jumpstarting a Car with a Bad Alternator
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Battery in a Car
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Car A/C Condenser (and Replacement Cost)
- 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 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 Motor Mount (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pump and Replacement Cost
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Throttle Position Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt and Average Replacement Cost
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt Tensioner & Pulley in Your Car
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of a Bad Water Pump (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of an Exhaust Leak in a Car
- 5 Symptoms of Bad Brake Pads
- 5 Symptoms of Bad Front & Rear Wheel Bearings (and Replacement Cost)
- 5 Symptoms of Engine Immobilizer Problems
- 5 Symptoms of Hole in the Muffler in Your Car
- 5 Symptoms of Unbalanced Tires on Your Car
- 5 Tips to Flush a Car Radiator and Cost
- 5 Types of Constant-Velocity (CV) Joints
- 6 Causes of a Manual Transmission Being Hard to Shift
- 6 Reasons Why Your Tail Lights Don’t Work But Brake Lights Do
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter (and Replacement Cost)
- 6 Symptoms of a Bad Shock Absorber and Replacement Cost
- 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 Low Transmission Fluid (You Don’t Want to Ignore)
- 7 Causes of a Car Battery Light On While Driving
- 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 Transmission Control Module (and Replacement Cost)
- 8 Reasons Your Car Vibrates When Stopped or Idling (and How to Fix)
- 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)
- Air Fuel Ratio at Starting, Warming up, Accelerating, Cruising, Heavy loads and Decelerating
- All You Need to Know Before Buying a Double DIN Head Unit
- 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 Shocks and Struts Replacement Cost (What to Expect)
- Average Wheel Alignment Cost
- Bad AC Compressor Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Bad and Dirty Air Filter Symptoms
- Bad ECU Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Bad Spark Plug Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Bad Vapor Canister Purge Valve Symptoms & Replacement Cost
- Basic Functions of a Knock Sensor and Bad Symptoms
- Brake Caliper Sticking (Symptoms and Causes)
- Brake Drums and Shoes: How Do They Work?
- Brake Pads vs Brake Shoes Replacement Cost
- Car AC Expansion Valve Functions, Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Car Alternator Functions and Symptoms of Failure
- Car Thermostat Functions, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Causes of Drive Shaft Noise when Turning, Braking and Reverse
- Ceramic vs Organic Brake Pads Comparison
- Charcoal Canister Function, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Choosing and Replacing Your Crankcase Oil Filter
- Clogged Fuel Filter Symptoms in Your Vehicle
- Common Brake Problems in Cold Weather
- Common Causes of Car Hard to Start When Cold
- Common Causes of Car Pulling to the Right or Left When Braking
- Common Causes of the ABS Light Coming On
- Common Causes of the Airbag Light Coming On
- Common Causes of Transmission Noise After a Fluid Change
- Common Parts of an Automatic Transmission
- Common Rail Diesel Engine: Working Principle, Pros and Cons
- Common Spark Plug Misfire Symptoms
- Common Symptoms of Faulty Starter Motor
- Compatibility of DOT 5 Brake Fluid
- Coolant Temperature Sensor Functions and Malfunction Symptoms
- Crankshaft Position Sensor: Function, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Cylinder Head Crack Repair Cost
- Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine Comparison
- Does Cruise Control Save Gas? (10 Benefits)
- Electric vs Hydraulic Power Steering
- Engine Overheating: Common Causes and Symptoms
- Four-Wheel Steering System Functions, Advantages, and Disadvantages
- Front and Rear Differential Repair and Fluid Change Cost
- Fuel Filter Function and Replacement Cost
- Fuel Pressure Regulator: Functions, Bad Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Functions of a Propeller Shaft and Symptoms of Failure
- Functions of Electronic Stability Control Technology in a Car
- Gas Engine Working Principle
- How Do Pedestrian Sensors and Protection Systems in Cars Work?
- How Does VTEC Work?
- How Often to Change Front & Rear Differential Fluid
- How Often to Change Transmission Fluid (Manual and Automatic)
- How to Change Front and Rear Brake Pads (5 Easy Steps)
- How to Clean a Car Air Conditioner Filter (and How NOT to)
- How to Clean Fuel Injectors
- How to Identify Bad Wheel Bearings on Your Car
- Hydraulic Power Steering Rack and Pinion Leaks: Symptoms and Repair Cost
- Idle Air Control Valve: Function, Bad Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals
- Iridium vs Platinum Spark Plugs
- Limited Slip Differential vs Locking Differential
- MacPherson vs Double Wishbone Suspension (Pros and Cons)
- Mass Air Flow Sensor: Function, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Negative and Positive Camber Symptoms & Effects
- Negative and Positive Caster Symptoms & Effects
- Overdrive in Automatic Transmissions: What It Is and How to Use It
- Oxygen Sensor: Basic Function, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Park Assist and Object Detection Working Principle in Car Technology
- PCV Valve: Basic Function, Bad Symptoms and Replacement Cost
- Power Window Regulator Repair Tips
- Pros and Cons of Using Xenon Lighting in Your Vehicle
- Rain Sensors and Automatic Wipers: How Do They Work?
- Replacing a Brake Caliper: Tips and Cost Estimate
- Semi Automatic Transmission Functions, Pros and Cons
- Speed Sensing Steering: Functions, Working Principle and Malfunction Symptoms
- Steering Angle Sensor Types, Calibration and Diagnostics
- Steering Vane Pump Functions, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad Brake Booster and Average Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad Brake Master Cylinder and Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad EGR Valve (and Replacement Cost)
- Symptoms of a Bad Idle Air Control Valve
- Symptoms of a Bad Intermediate Steering Shaft and Replacement Cost
- Symptoms of a Bad MAP Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
- Symptoms of a Bad Oil Control Valve (and How it Works)
- Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Cap (and How to Inspect)
- Symptoms of an Intake Manifold Gasket Leak and Troublshooting
- Symptoms of Burnt Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Symptoms of Having the Wrong Engine Oil in Your Car (What Happens?)
- The Advantages of Drive By Wire Technology in a Car
- The Average Brake Pad Life in Your Car
- The Average Steering Column Replacement Cost
- The Difference Between a Dead Battery and Bad Alternator
- The Difference Between a Shock and a Strut
- The Difference Between DOT 3 Vs DOT 4 Brake Fluid
- The Differences Between Semi-Floating vs Full Floating Axles
- The Importance of Measuring Brake Pad Thickness
- The Purpose of a Radiator Coolant Overflow Tank
- Timing Belt vs Timing Chain
- Tips to Check Transmission Fluid Condition (Manual & Automatic)
- Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)
- Top 3 Causes of Idler Pulley Noise and Replacement Cost
- Top 4 Causes of a Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Coming On
- Top 4 Causes of Noise and Vibration in Wheels Areas
- Top 5 Causes of a Bluetooth Not Connecting to a Car
- Top 5 Causes of Engine Hesitation at Idle, When Cold and Under Load
- Top 5 Causes of Lower Control Arm Bushing Noise
- 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 Engine Advantages
- Water in the Gas Tank Symptoms and Fixes
- 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)