The humble CVT transmission has had its fair share of fans and haters. Some despise it for how unnatural it might feel compared to a more conventional transmission. Meanwhile, there are those that will stand stoically by it for the myriad of qualify-of-life benefits that CVTs bring. Few carmakers have sworn by sticking with CVT gearboxes as adamantly as Subaru, however. But might they now reconsider that position given the many complaints over Subaru CVT problems over the years? Subaru …
The Nissan Motor Company was founded in 1933 and since then has taken up a significant market share with their great automobiles. They are one of the biggest car manufacturers globally, with incredible models like the Nissan Leaf, Nissan Altima, Nissan GT-R, and more. However, over the past few years, they have been garnering attention for all the wrong reasons, such as the high price of a Nissan Altima CVT transmission replacement cost. Nissan has seen a major decrease in …
Have you been hearing lately some weird noise and vibrations coming from the transmission? Something that feels like a shudder? That may sound worrying, but you should not jump to conclusions too quickly. Maybe it’s just a transmission shudder. What Is A Car Transmission? Causes For Transmission Shudder DIY Fixes & Repairs Prevention Tips & Maintenance Final Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Transmission shudders are a relatively common thing that drivers face each day. Some of them feel it less …
Over-engineered. If you have not heard of this term, a dive into the history of GM’s Northstar engine should help. On sale for two decades, the Northstar engine has mustered a reputation for itself. What kind of reputation, you might ask. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Allow us to clear it up for you. History Of The Northstar Engine Engineering Of The Northstar Different Versions Of Northstar The Northstar System Common Problems And Issues Best Engine Mods & Tuning Frequently Asked …
When the garages are closed is typically where your instrument cluster might illuminate a warm orange check engine light, which is a sign of diagnostics issues like P0014. Thanks to modern vehicle networking though, it has interpreted warning lights with less ambiguity. If you own a somewhat modern (post-2000) car, definitely consider purchasing an OBD2 scanner (and learning how to use OBD2 scanner). Plug the scanner in if your engine control unit (ECU) is indicating a fault: P0014 “B Camshaft …
Any car enthusiast will attest to you that the joy and the pride in driving is the roaring noise produced by a running engine. But this joy and pride won’t be the case always. A running engine will produce different kinds of noise depending on its condition and how well it is serviced. One of such noises is the ticking noise when accelerating which forms the core of this writing. A car’s engine comprises many moving parts. These many moving …
Is your car misfiring? Do you have difficulty starting the engine? These are just a couple of the signs that you have a faulty coil pack. What’s a coil pack you ask? Well, simply put it’s an electronically controlled pack of ignition coils. We’ll discuss all about the coil pack in this post. From the symptoms that you have a faulty coil pack to how to test them. Afterward, we’ll also let you know how much you may need to …
Door dings are one of those small issues that can impact your car massively in a negative way. Most of the time, door dings removal is just a small fix away. Not knowing how to fix them leads more people to ignore the ding rather than try to fix it. Door dings removals can promptly increase the value of a car. There are a ton of ways you could get a door ding. It happens to the most experienced drivers. …
So, you have a hybrid car, and your battery is slowly fading away as it doesn’t last as it used to in the past? Maybe your battery is due to be replaced, and you should consider looking up a hybrid battery replacement cost guide. What Is A Hybrid Battery? How Does A Hybrid Car Work? Hybrid Battery Types Dead Hybrid Battery Symptoms Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost Driving With A Dead/Dying Battery Final Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Hybrids are one …
Are you planning to purchase a Honda and you heard about the Honda oil dilution problem and you want to learn if your potential vehicle has this problem? If this is the situation that you are in, then you are at the right place because this article will be all about the Honda oil dilution problem. Honda 1.5 Engine Overview Honda 1.5 Engine Specs Applications Of The 1.5L Honda Engine Honda Engine Oil Dilution Other Common Problems & Issues Final …