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 …
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If you are on the market to get a big, full-size SUV, the Audi Q7 is probably one of your top picks. This German SUV is wrapped up in posh luxury and quality materials, and it’s definitely worth your attention. But every model has some ups and downs. And so does the Audi and its Audi Q7 reliability issues. Audi Q7 Background Reliability Issues & Problems 1. Engine Misfires 2. Bad Engine Tensioners 3. Timing Cover Gasket 4. Water Leaks …
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 …
If your oil smells like gas, there’s probably a pretty severe problem. It’s likely to be something to do with an overly rich fuel mixture, broken piston ring(s), or a problem with the PCV valve. Oil and gasoline shouldn’t mix. It’s the oil’s job to lubricate the engine and, to some degree, keep it cool and clean it. Gas is quite simply there to explode and thus drive the motor. The oil comes from the sump, driven by the pump, …
The cost of a rust repair varies significantly from vehicle to vehicle. It depends, in short, on the build quality, the amount of metal (or exposed metal, more specifically) used for the car, and your local climate, amongst other things. Of course, it’s also hugely related to the area that requires treatment. Pretty much every car you can possibly buy is susceptible to rust. That’s because they’re all made of metals – and all metals rust. Scroll down to read …
We tested the catalytic converter cleaner to anwser the question. Does Cataclean work? For both petrol and diesel engines there are big gains to be found.
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 …
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 …