In a time when you can find information with a few clicks, only a few people get by with privacy issues. So, can someone find your address from license plate? What can people do with your license plate number? That is a concern that many motorists have. Lookups for license plate numbers are a widespread activity. You may do it for information verification or vehicle identification based on the situation. Your license plate is always visible, which may appear like …
Socket sizes are as varied and as diverse as the automotive landscape, as a whole. Yet, among all the many socket sizes that we commonly use on our vehicles, from 5 mm to 36 mm, why are 20 mm sockets so rare? I’m not the only person noticing this either, as countless other people have noticed it, too. Whereas sockets like 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, and so on are fairly common for cars, 20 mm ones are practically …
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 …
When performing an oil change, one of the things that most people seem to forget is properly tightening the oil drain plug or bolt. So then, what is the right and ideal torque spec for your car’s oil drain plug? Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to torque specs for your oil drain plug or bolt. In practice, the precise torque specs can vary significantly from one car to another, so it’ll differ. On average, most regular passenger …
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 …
Winter can be tough on a lot of cars, and especially if you’ve been through as much snow as I have. One of the most pressing issues that I’ve faced is ice in my car’s intake, so how to de-ice the air intake system? Given that the air intake feeds much-needed air for your engine to combust, any sort of ice (as well as any blockage in general) could lead to reduced engine performance and even potential long-term damage. Thankfully, …
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 …
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 …
Are you planning to purchase an Acura model and you are looking to find out whether are Acuras reliable? Well, if that is the case, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic and we are going to discuss Acura models in great detail and find out whether they are reliable or not. Acura History & Background Acura vs Honda Pros & Cons Of Owning An Acura Current Acura Lineup …
Are you planning on registering a car in Utah and there are some things that bother you and you want to learn more about the whole process? Well, if that is the case, then you are at the right place because this article will be all about registering a car in this state. Facts About Utah What Is Registration? First Time Registration Vehicle Inspections Registration Renewals Registration Cost Final Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Vehicle registration is probably one of …