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, …
In an age where nothing is safe from thievery, locking wheel nuts are a nice way to make it way harder for thieves to steal those precious wheels off your car. But, where can you find the locking wheel nut code? This isn’t really something that’s discussed often… Until you’ve lost your locking wheel nut keys, and need to find a way to get those nuts off so you could remove your own wheels. Thankfully, it’s not impossible! If you’ve …
I can’t even remember how many spark plugs I’ve replaced over the years, but no matter how much experience you may have, every once in a while, you’ll likely have to figure out how to get a spark plug socket out. It’s a situation many enthusiasts and DIY mechanics dread: a spark plug socket getting stuck on the spark plug or inside the spark plug hole. But, don’t panic, as removing it isn’t as daunting as it might seem. There …
Even after spending years working on cars and automotive electrics, it continues to confound me just how fragile fuse prongs are. So, if your fuse prong has broken off, how can you remove it from your car? Bear in mind that if left unchecked, a broken fuse prong could lead to electrical malfunctions or even short circuits. Thankfully, needle-nose pliers can easily grip the broken prong, enabling careful extraction. All you need to do is gently grip the broken fuse …
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 …
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 …
Have you been experiencing some poor performance from your transmission, and the transmission keeps slipping gears or shudders even if you changed the fluid? Maybe the time has come for a transmission rebuild. But, how much does it cost to rebuild a transmission? Well, in this article, we are going to find out. What Is A Car Transmission? Different Transmission Types Are Automatics More Prone To Damage? Causes Of Transmission Failure Symptoms Of A Bad Transmission Cost To Rebuild A …
You might not have guessed it yet, but one of the most expensive parts of any car is something that you stare at – nay, through – every single day. Sure, the machinations underneath your automobile are a complex web of dollars running around. But the masterful artistry and fabrication of your glass windows are no less costly. It’s not a surprise then that every once in a while, a crack or shatter on the precious glass leaves you running …