Symptoms of a bad brake booster are generally easy to spot. The brake booster is an integral device that amplifies forces applied to the brake pedal. It is located within the power brake system, between the brake pedal and the master cylinder. If the booster stops working or becomes damaged, it can cause the brakes … Read more
Fuel tank vent blocked symptoms are fairly recognizable. You know when your car is sick. The problem is that sometimes you don’t know what is causing the illness. One of the easiest things to diagnose, even for non-mechanics, is a blocked fuel tank vent. Fuel tank vent blocked symptoms are the same as a clogged … Read more
If you’ve been driving around for a while, you may have noticed that your car seems to be pulling to one side, making it hard to keep it in a straight line when you’re driving on the highway. Chances are, you need a wheel alignment. So how much does a wheel alignment cost? How Much … Read more
Temperature gauges are far more common in older cars since in those days engine cooling systems weren’t nearly as effective as they are now. The purpose of the temperature gauge is, obviously, to show you the temperature of your engine at any given time. Sometimes, however, temperature gauges can give erroneous readings for one reason … Read more
Lug nuts are small and easily overlooked components keeping wheels secured to your vehicle. But, unfortunately, they can come loose and cause plenty of problems. So, what does it feel like when you’re driving with loose lug nuts? Loose lug nuts will cause you to feel excess shaking and vibrating from your steering wheel. Besides … Read more
The symptoms of bad motor mounts can range from mildly annoying, to downright impossible to ignore. This can include rattling, vibrating, or clunking noises. Motor mounts are composed of metal, rubber and filled with liquid depending on the design. They serve to keep the engine secure, and prevent the engine from unnecessary shocks or vibrations … Read more
The turn signal is one of the most important devices in a car, it signals other drivers of your moves to keeps both you and others safe. If you searched for this article, you’ve probably noticed that your turn signal started blinking faster than normal, so why is that? and should you worry? If your … Read more
Are you having trouble with your car’s lights? This can happen to anyone and is especially common in some older cars. This is an issue that can be caused by several factors, so narrowing it down to one can be difficult. We gathered the 10 most common reasons that your car’s lights will not turn … Read more
Engine derate is an automatic safety precaution that temporarily reduces power output to protect and prolong the integrity of a diesel engine. If the ECU detects major faults in a vehicle’s emissions system, it can downregulate the amount of fuel injected into the engine. This drops the vehicle’s speed, and forces the driver to exit … Read more
As far as warning lights go, the “check fuel fill inlet” light is one of the most prevalent error codes you’ll encounter while driving. Although the code can be triggered by a variety of problems, it’s usually nothing to worry about and can be fixed in a matter of minutes. That being said, though, it’s always … Read more