As you are driving down the road in your car, you can see how hard your engine is working to push your car forward if you take a look at the tachometer. The tachometer keeps track of the revolutions per minute or the RPM of your engine. If the acceleration of your car has not increased or decreased your RPM should generally stay consistent. But, sometimes you might see that when you are driving the RPM fluctuates while accelerating. Depending …
The Acura MDX was introduced in 2000 with the 2001 model year. Since it was the first model for the MDX, it should not come as a big shock that there were some Acura MDX problems with the vehicle. Transmission problems were the most prominent, and sometimes they remained an issue even in the later models. Misfiring cylinders, failure in the electrical system, excessive oil consumption, and engine failure are some of the Acura MDX problems seen over the years. …
“New battery but car won’t start without jump”, this problem is more common than anyone thinks. There are several reasons why a vehicle would face the “new battery but the car won’t start without jump” problem. It is extremely normal for your car to experience the problem “new battery but the car won’t start without jump”. Having your car not starting even after buying a new battery can definitely cause panic in the minds of the owner. If you have …
Your vehicle can be an expensive investment that you would, of course, want to keep safe. Over the years, with the progress in technology, we have also seen great progress in the security systems of automobiles. However, with advanced technology comes more advanced ways of theft. This is why your vehicle needs to have a good anti-theft system. Is your car engaging its anti-theft system without any reason? Well, here is how to disengage the anti-theft system in your vehicle. As …
Let’s take a deeper look at the best year for Toyota RAV4, Toyota’s best-selling vehicle. We’ve noticed a shift in consumer buying habits when it comes to car shopping during the last two decades. When given the option, American consumers choose crossover SUVs, resulting in the rise of the small crossover. You’ll find that crossovers predominate in parking lots all around the country. Why? A crossover is typically less expensive than a regular SUV. They are smaller and easier to …
If you have to waste time during your morning rushes just to start or vehicle, we might have to warn you that there are bigger issues with your vehicle. From inefficient fuel economy to the check engine light signaling up when it is not required to, a damaged canister purge valve can cause a series of headaches. If your check engine light is signaling a possible purge valve failure, it’s time to look at options for a canister purge valve …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …