Whether you’re a car enthusiast or a concerned vehicle owner, a broken bolt on a valve cover can be a frustrating and worrying problem. It can cause oil leaks, engine performance issues, and potentially costly repairs. But don’t be alarmed! As we will see in this article, repairing a broken bolt is doable. So how…
Having difficulty starting the engine is likely the most bothering thing on a busy day. While this may be a cause of many issues if you can smell burning oil during the catastrophe, then better check the spark plugs! But, will oil on spark plugs cause car not to start? Yes, it will. While a…
Every car needs antifreeze throughout the year to keep the engine cool, protecting it from overheating and freezing the coolant in cold weather. However, this essential engine coolant is prone to leaking because it has to flow through different components. And when it leaks, you may smell the antifreeze through the vent. So what causes…
Like many other car parts, a neutral safety switch is prone to failure. Age, corrosion, accumulated dirt, and damage to the wires are among the causes. But what happens when the vehicle develops shifting problems, can it be responsible? A neutral safety switch may be responsible for shifting problems, though indirectly. This switch can cause…
A gearshift or shifter allows the driver to change between gears, including the park, neutral, and reverse. But like any mechanical part, the shifter is prone to failure and can sometimes move but fail to change gears. So then, what causes the shifter to move but doesn’t change gears? Typically, this problem occurs because of…
As technology advances in the automotive industry, electronic throttle control systems have become a standard feature in modern vehicles. These systems offer enhanced performance and efficiency but can also pose challenges when they break down and require repair. If you’re experiencing issues with your car’s electronic throttle control, you may wonder how much electronic throttle…
Changing brake pads is an essential maintenance service to the brake system, as they must be fully functional every time. Mechanics suggest the pads be replaced after every 10,000 miles to minimize the chances of them failing. However, the next crucial step is to bleed the brakes after changing these pads. But why do I…
Different fluids act as a booster for the system to work inside our car. And to ensure they function properly, we check them whenever it’s needed. While most have a similar process of inspection, transmission fluid has a different one. Usually, we keep the engine turned off for review. But with ATF, the engine needs…
Fluids and lubricants inside our engine have individual roles to play. Typically when mixed up, they lose their chemical composition and efficiency. The same happens when oil seeps inside the radiator and tries to mingle with coolant. So, why is there oil in radiator? Typically, a bad head gasket or engine block can be the…
There is a lot that can go wrong with a car. Each part of this machine is more intricate than the next and these parts need to work in unison. A crankshaft is one of these vital parts that you need to tend to. To fix a faulty crankshaft, you need crankshaft grinding. It is…
An obvious reason why your engine manages to stay cool is because of the radiator. It absorbs, transfers, and dissipates heat and prevents our car from overheating or freezing. This mechanism can’t be productive without its energy drink “coolant”. Hence, we would want the fluid to last long since it pushes the radiator to keep…
Imagine running low on diesel in the middle of nowhere and finally finding a gas station– only to find out you’ve absent-mindedly filled up gasoline in your diesel engine instead of diesel. Even if this doesn’t happen to everyone, this scenario somehow still catches up to you if you deal with fuel for long enough….
Excitement knows no bounds when you’re about to land your hands on a new car that too when you’re a car freak. At times like these, the satisfaction and excitement drive one crazy especially if the car has crazy unknown features. Such a type of feature is O/D off. That brings up the real question…
While owning a car is a form of luxury, it doesn’t come with all conveniences, rather takes some maintenance and care. If you’re well aware of that, you already know how important it is to change the engine oil from time to time. Keeping that in mind, most people’s go-to is either regular oil or…
When you start your car and hear a grinding noise from the starter, it can be a frustrating and alarming problem. The starter is a crucial component of a car’s engine system, responsible for starting the engine by turning the flywheel. A grinding noise from the starter can indicate a severe problem that requires immediate…
