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Troubleshooting

Sputtering Engine When Accelerating: Most Common Causes Why

by Conner Mckay 03/16/2023

written by Conner Mckay

How Sputtering Engines Affect Performance Causes of Sputtering Engine When Accelerating Troubleshooting a Sputtering Engine The Benefits of Regular Maintenance Impact of Fuel Quality on a Sputtering Engine Ignition Timing and a Sputtering Engine Examining the Role of Air-Fuel Mixture Investigating Ways to Improve Fuel Economy Q&A How Sputtering Engines Affect Acceleration Performance A sputtering engine when accelerating can be an issue if the fuel-air mixture to generate power is compromised. So, if you’re facing similar issues, such as when …

03/16/2023 0 comment

Motor Oil

How To Read Oil Level On Dipstick: Check, Read Engine Oil Levels

by Conner Mckay 03/07/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Since the early days of the vehicle, oil dipsticks have been used to gauge the amount of oil in an engine. The modern dipstick, with its minimum and maximum oil level markers, only became more popular in the mid-nineties. Today we will discuss the importance of engine oil and explain how to read the oil level on a dipstick elaborately. The oil dipstick is a tiny but significant part of any car’s engine. The level and condition of one of …

03/07/2023 0 comment

Engine

Rough Idle Causes – Why Your Car Is Idling Rough?

by Conner Mckay 03/07/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Have you noticed that your car recently started to idle really rough? And you are looking to learn more about the possible rough idle causes? If that is the case, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic where we will learn everything when it comes to this problem. Rough Idle? Situations Causes Diagnosing Cost Conclusion F.A.Q Having a problem like this when the car runs roughly can be frustrating …

03/07/2023 0 comment

Electrical

Bad Alternator VS Bad Battery – Where To Start Diagnosing?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Are you experiencing no start issues with your car and you are thinking about a bad alternator vs bad battery? What could fail and cause this problem to you? If that is the case, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic. Car Battery Alternator Alternator VS Battery? Battery Symptoms Alternator Symptoms Diagnosing Cost Conclusion F.A.Q Having a no-start issue with your car can be a really frustrating thing because …

03/02/2023 0 comment

OBD Codes

P0457 – How To Tackle This EVAP Leak?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Have you noticed the check engine light on your cluster and you diagnosed the code P0457? Well, if that is the case, and you are in this situation, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic. Car Diagnostics The Problem How EVAP Works Causes Symptoms Diagnosing Cost Conclusion F.A.Q Having a problem like this can be really frustrating to deal with because even though it is straightforward, it’s not like …

03/02/2023 0 comment

Reliability

Buick Enclave Reliability: A Lux Crossover That’s Easy To Live With?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Buick occupies a special spot in the line-up of brands General Motors currently hold. Buick sits above the GMC and Chevrolet brands in the premium brands, but just below Cadillac. The Enclave is one of the most important models from the brand. So, Buick Enclave reliability is easily the most talked-about subject on Buick forums. Let us dig into it a bit. Built on the Lambda platform from GM, the Enclave shares bits of its internals with other GM products. …

03/02/2023 0 comment

OBD Codes

P0325 – Has Your Knock Sensor Gone Bad?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Have you started experiencing some weird noises from the engine and you diagnosed the P0325 code? Well, if that is the case and you are in this situation, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic. Car Diagnostics The Problem Knock Sensor Causes Symptoms Diagnostics Cost Conclusion F.A.Q Having a problem like this is something that nobody wants. Why is this the case? Well, mainly because it could be really …

03/02/2023 0 comment

Exhaust

P0137 – How To Diagnose A Bad O2 Sensor?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

To achieve optimum performance, an internal combustion engine needs the right air/fuel ratio. The engine control module controls the air/fuel mixture ratio going into the engine. It accomplishes this through the use of automotive sensors, one of which is the oxygen sensor installed on the car. When the circuit or sensor malfunctions, the onboard diagnostic system will display the P0137 error code. Vehicles have two oxygen sensors: one upstream (before the catalytic converter) and one downstream (the O2 sensors after …

03/02/2023 0 comment

OBD Codes

P0013 – How To Diagnose This VVT Problem?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Have you started noticing the check engine light and you have diagnosed the P0013 code on your car? If this is the case, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic where we will elaborate on everything in detail. Car Diagnostics The Problem Actuator Solenoid Causes Symptoms Diagnosing Cost Conclusion F.A.Q Having a problem like this can be a really frustrating thing to deal with. Why I’m saying this? Well, …

03/02/2023 0 comment

Warning Lights

SRS Light: What Is This Light On My Dash, And Why Is It Blinking?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Whether you are a car enthusiast or not, if you own a car, you should certainly know what the majority of dashboard lights mean. If the SRS light activates as you drive, it indicates that there is a problem with the airbag system in your car. It also implies that if your car is in an accident, the airbags might not even deploy. You don’t have to be a genius to figure out how dangerous that can be. An airbag …

03/02/2023 0 comment