When you see black soot coming from exhaust you shouldn’t start panicking as this is a very normal phenomenon. Usually, this occurs because of a chemical reaction taking place in the car’s engine. This definitely doesn’t equate to your car breaking down. The black soot coming out of the tailpipe of your vehicle is carbon…
Whenever the needle on the fuel gauge slowly moves down, you know it’s time to refuel. In normal cases, once you have refueled your vehicle, the needle starts to move to the top. But there are times when the gas won’t pump into the car and the needle won’t budge. There are many reasons why…
Radiator caps are essential components of a vehicle, and it plays a significant role in the cooling system. So, what happens when a radiator cap malfunctions? It can lead to problems such as: This is why it’s important to fix a bad radiator as soon as you get the whiff of it. Here, we’ll discuss…
If the anti-theft light stays on your car’s dashboard, then it hints that there is some sort of problem with your car’s security system. The possible reasons for this can be: Possible Reasons for the Anti-Theft Light Staying On The anti-theft light staying on in a vehicle can happen due to several reasons. Here are…
You may have noticed that when you turn on your AC, the radiator fan comes alive too. Is this a necessary procedure? Should the radiator fan turn on when AC is on? Yes, it should. This is due to the fact that the radiator fan also acts as a condenser fan, and its primary job…
Have you ever felt this where you turn the AC on expecting cool air, but you’re hit with a warm breeze coming out of the defrost vents? Such problems can be irritating, but fortunately, they can be fixed easily. But what causes this? Air only blows through defrost vents due to the following reasons: Here,…
Have you been noticing that your car sputters when the air conditioner is on? When the air conditioner is activated, it increases the engine’s demand for power, potentially causing issues like insufficient fuel delivery or ignition problems, leading to engine sputtering. While it’s normal to assume there must be something wrong with the engine itself,…
Even if you are a person with the steadiest hands, there is always the chance of spilling oil while you are pouring it into your car. But really, what happens if you spill oil on your engine by accident? There could be some damage if you leave the spillage there for too long. However, your…
You might have noticed your car’s coolant reservoir boiling over with bubbles and all, but the engine’s temperature is fine. This typically happens if there is a leak in the – Besides leaks in those components, there are other possible reasons as to why this can occur. Even if the engine does not overheat, the…
Have you recently noticed that coolant is leaking from your car, but not detecting any vehicle overheating? Coolant coming out overflow but not overheating is a problem that requires immediate attention. Even though the car may not be overheating at the moment, this will soon change. And as you may already know, if your vehicle…
Brakes usually pulsate when there’s a problem with the rotor. The rotors can be pitted, which is a condition when there are some tiny divets on the rotor. They may be gouged, or have heat scores. So, rationally, you aren’t supposed to find your brakes pulsating after new rotors are installed. Yet, a lot of…
Your car is at a complete stop and and there are signs of crankshaft sensor failure. So, can a bad crankshaft sensor cause your vehicle to stop from starting? The answer is yes. A damaged or faulty crankshaft sensor can lead to a vehicle not starting. This happens due to the ECU not being able…
Since tail lights and headlights share a switch box, they always work in conjunction. With no exception, when one is turned on, the other will automatically light up. If suddenly you are seeing no tail lights, when headlights are on, it’s bad news. So now you need to know what has gone wrong before you…
A leak in the car’s brake booster might be referred to as a vacuum or fluid leak. But how can you tell if there’s a vacuum or fluid leak in the brake booster? The simplest way to find out is to look for symptoms. Typical Fluid leak in brake booster symptoms include: While the common…
Porsche is a luxury sports car brand, while Mini Coopers are premium small cars. Oppositely, Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus are both compact cars. But do you know what these four have in common? It is witnessing coolant leaking from thermostat housing at some point. You’re probably wondering, why is coolant leaking from my thermostat…