Even though it won’t happen directly, a weak car battery can cause a car to run rough. A car engine finds it hard to idle when the battery is dying. It can even force the engine to stall. The alternator in your car relies on the battery to produce power to run the engine. If … Read more
A car’s air conditioning is one of the most useful yet complicated systems. The AC ensures you have the perfect temperature inside your car as you drive. Similar to other parts in your vehicle, the parts in your AC are prone to fail from time to time. To resolve AC issues, you must find the … Read more
Oil filter sizes have changed significantly. Did you know that about 4 decades ago, the oil filter of a 5.7 engine was equivalent to the size of a quart? Today, the oil filter of a similar engine has shrunk by nearly 75% to the size of a cup. This is all thanks to advancements in … Read more
Though often overlooked, the fuel filter plays a pivotal role in ensuring your car performs optimally. Using the wrong fuel filter can cause more problems instead of helping you solve your fuel pump issues. One of the key things that matters when choosing a fuel filter is the size. The correct size fuel filter facilitates … Read more
There are two ways power steering fluid can find its way on or into your engine. You could either spill some on the engine when replacing the fluid in the power fluid steering reservoir. Or, if the hose transmitting the power fluid steering has a leakage, it may drench the engine with this fluid. Irrespective … Read more
People have different opinions on what happens when you leave your car on ACC. Some say your battery will be drained and others say that everything will remain the same. If you have always wondered whether leaving your car on ACC will drain the battery, then here is the truth and not just rumors or … Read more
We have all done it, your windshield washer fluid has just run out. So, you go to your nearest auto shop only to find that they don’t stock the brand you usually use. Because you can’t drive without windshield washer fluid, you decide to get another brand. After all, don’t these products do the same … Read more
I once had a friend who loved slamming my car door whenever I gave him a lift. This habit was annoying. At first, I thought that he was doing it intentionally. Later on, I found out that it’s something that most people develop as they grow. Unfortunately, that habit cost us our friendship because I … Read more
Seafoam has been there for decades and it’s said to clear build-up in your engine. However, when you do more research, you will find out that there are a lot of mixed opinions regarding the use of Seafoam on the engine. Some praise its capabilities whereas others think it will damage it. So, can Seafoam … Read more