Try as we might, it is simply impossible to wish away all that can potentially ail our vehicles. If one drives enough miles, they will eventually face mechanical hardship of one sort or another. However, not all mechanical issues are the same, either in type or severity, which creates a “luck of the draw” type … Read more
When you turn your key to start your vehicle, you expect everything to turn over. And when it doesn’t you probably jump to the most common culprits, the battery, the starter, or the alternator. But what do you do when all those parts check out? We’ll dive into some other potential causes like a faulty … Read more
Few scenarios insight panic while driving, quite as quickly, as having your vehicle stall during transit. A mix of frustration and bewilderment sets in, as you contemplate whether or not to call a wrecker. A situation of this nature is not only aggravating but can also prove costly to remedy under certain circumstances. Stalling can … Read more
Regular oil changes are essential to extending the life of any engine. Luckily, changing a vehicle’s oil is typically a straightforward affair that generally takes no longer than 30-minutes to complete. With a little bit of know-how and a few basic hand tools, most motorists can change their own oil without even the slightest of … Read more
Typically, an oil change is a quick and easy process, but that quick job can quickly turn into a project when you can’t get the oil filter off. But what leads to the oil filter getting stuck in the first place? And more importantly, how do you get it off once it is stuck? We’ll … Read more
With time, aging internal combustion engines become prone to a number of possible failures. While some of these failures are quite minor in scope, others can lead to severe drivability issues, which often necessitate costly repair. This, of course, is never a desirable situation. Of these more severe issues, few are as despised as a … Read more
In a perfect world, an engine would remain clean and free of leaks, for an indefinite period of time. However, the notion of such is little more than wishful thinking. With age, and ample mileage, every engine becomes susceptible to pesky leaks which can lead to a number of aggravating issues. Leaks of this nature … Read more
In a perfect world, every engine would run as intended for an indefinite period of time, free of significant issues. Unfortunately, mechanical devices of any type are prone to failure in time, with the internal combustion engine being no exception. Though unpleasant to think about, a vehicle’s engine can fail in several specific ways, leading … Read more
Quite a variety of gasoline-fueled piston engines are offered in today’s automobiles. One thing all have in common is spark plugs. And spark plugs are a periodic maintenance item in your car. A properly functioning spark plug will take the electrical signal from the car battery to the ignition coil and create a spark to … Read more
On certain occasions, a particular sight will catch the eye of an observant vehicle owner. Those who are meticulous toward the care of their vehicle seem to know when something is awry and warrants a closer look. While that which is observed often turns out to be of little concern, there are times when one’s … Read more