The OBD-II – aka ‘onboard diagnostics’ – function in your car is a godsend for diagnosing, tracking down, and troubleshooting car problems. However, what if the OBD port isn’t working, how do you test it? Testing whether or not the OBD port in your car is working or otherwise can be a bit challenging, but it’s certainly not impossible. A visual inspection of the connector is a good first step, before going deeper. If you can’t spot any problems visually, …
When diagnosing, servicing, or installing a brand-new alternator in your car, one of the common questions that often gets asked is whether or not should an alternator spin freely, or should there be resistance? In practice, I’ve learned, over the years, that both are true! Typically, a freely-spinning alternator that does not have any resistance is generally a good sign. This indicates that the alternator has healthy bearings. However, it’s important to note that a tiny bit of resistance, particularly …
Your car’s MAF (mass airflow) sensor is an important part of any vehicle, as it determines both the volume and the density of air entering the engine. However, what should the MAF sensor read when it’s idle? In practice, there’s no one-size-fits-all reading, as your MAF sensor readings at idle can vary depending on the make and model of the car. Moreover, there are other factors to consider, like the size of your engine. For example, a 3.0-liter engine might …
The exhaust manifold is the first part of any vehicle’s exhaust system. Tasked with the important duty of collecting gases from numerous cylinders into a single pipe, an exhaust manifold is usually a stainless steel or cast unit. It primarily delivers the exhaust gases to the exhaust pipe. Since the job it does is so important, a cracked exhaust manifold repair is somewhat pricey. It’s not only the price of repairing the cracked bit but there’s also the high labor …
Have you ever driven your car and then suddenly you’re not getting any power? And then your check engine light suddenly turns on? That means your car is in limp mode. A check engine light denotes that there’s something wrong with your car’s powertrain. It could be the engine, the gearbox, or the exhaust system. If this happened to you recently, don’t worry. We’ll discuss the limp mode in this post, from what it is, why it happens, and how …
Your car has a lot of sensors that feed information to the computer to keep it running smoothly. One such sensor you might not know of is the O2 or oxygen sensor. This is a sensor that sits in your exhaust system and monitors the level of oxygen inside your car’s exhaust gases. For such an important component, it’s not a surprise then that the O2 sensor cost isn’t inexpensive. As with any other car part, the O2 sensor can …
What Is A MAF Sensor? The Benefits Of Installing Common Problems And How To Fix Them Understanding The Different Types Diagnosing Issues How To Clean And Test What is a MAF Sensor and How Does it Work? A Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is an important component of a vehicle’s engine management system. It measures the amount of air entering the engine and sends this information to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). The ECU then uses this data to adjust …
Are you hearing banging, knocking, or rattling sounds from the rear of your vehicle? If so, there is a high possibility of your vehicle suffering from an issue with the exhaust system. Do you want to know the cost to replace the muffler and exhaust pipe? If so, you have come to the right place. What Does A Muffler Do? Muffler Replacement Cost Types Of Car Exhausts Symptoms Of Exhaust Damage Final Verdict Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The exhaust pipe …
So, are you experiencing noise coming from your manual transmission? This is a noise so weird that you don’t know what is really going on since the shifter is working properly. But let me tell you, that you are probably experiencing a throwout bearing noise. What Is A Manual Transmission? What Is A Throwout Bearing? Symptoms Of A Bad Bearing How To Diagnose The Bearing? DIY Throwout Bearing Replacement Throwout Bearing Replacement Cost Final Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Manual …
Welcome back to another article where we compare two different motor oils. In this one, we will be looking at 10W30 vs 10W40. These two motor oils are very similar to each other but shouldn’t be used interchangeably. We will go through the following sections while considering 10W30 vs 10W40. What Does Motor Oil Do? Comparing 10W30 vs 10W40 Oil Motor Oil Multigrades 10W30 vs 10W40 – Which Is Better? What You Should Do? Changing The Oil Filter Frequently Asked …