The modern automobile relies on a long list of different fluids, especially for its transmission system. However, there are several types of automatic transmission fluids (ATFs), and you must understand which one your car needs. Firstly, there’s the multi-vehicle ATF that’s designed for use in most vehicles. Cars with CVT transmissions, however, require a specially-formulated … Read more
Despite the prevalence of maintenance-free car batteries on the market, many people still use more conventional wet batteries. In simple terms, these are batteries that you have to maintain by topping them up with battery water. But how do you know when that water runs low? Low water levels in a car battery will manifest … Read more
The effectiveness of transmission additives continues to be a hotly-debated topic in the automotive world. While some people believe they’re practical, others think they’re useless or even harmful. So what’s the truth about them? Do they really work? Transmission additives really do work, but it’s essential to manage expectations. Firstly, no amount of additives will … Read more
Motor oil offers plenty of crucial benefits when it circulates throughout your engine. Not only does it lubricate moving parts, but it also cleans the engine internally and prevents it from overheating. But unfortunately, that same oil is incredibly harmful when poured into an automatic transmission system. Pouring motor oil into an automatic transmission will … Read more
A car’s transmission is meant to channel the power generated by the engine to the vehicle’s wheels. Also, it must switch gears quickly based on your input at the transmission stick. When it takes too long to respond to your input, that’s called ‘delayed engagement’. Delayed engagement is when the transmission takes too long to … Read more
The alternator is undoubtedly a critical part of your car’s electrical system. It’s powered by a running engine using a belt, and its purpose is to generate electricity. That power is necessary to recharge the battery and help power the car’s accessories. A new alternator can make a clicking noise if it has a manufacturing … Read more
The clutch pedal in your car experiences a lot more wear than the gas or brake pedals. That’s because it’s pushed all the way down each time you use it, unlike the other pedals, which are only pushed partially. So, why would the pedal squeak and what’s the easiest way to fix it? The easiest … Read more
Spark plugs are critical components in an engine’s combustion process. They are designed to deliver sparks that ignite the fuel and air mixture inside. However, the portion inside the chamber can sometimes get covered with oil, while the outer part can get wet with gas. When spark plugs get wet with oil or gas, it’s … Read more
Your car’s tires experience some of the most intense wear that any car part ever will. That’s because it grips the road while sustaining the total weight of your vehicle. As a result, uneven wear can damage those tires and cause scalloping on their surfaces. Scalloped tires can be caused directly and indirectly. For example, … Read more
Whether you drive a manual or an automatic, a car’s transmission is one of the most critical systems onboard. You can quickly tell when there’s a transmission problem just by feel. For example, you’ll know the transmission is problematic when it feels sticky shifting gears. A sticky transmission is caused by the system’s low or … Read more