Evacuating a car’s air-conditioning system with a vacuum pump is a crucial part of its overall maintenance program. Doing so ensures that impurities like dirt and debris are removed from the system, allowing it to function optimally. Still, the lack of a pump shouldn’t stop you from doing it, as you can evacuate a car … Read more
Chevy 5.3 engines typically make a consistent humming sound when in excellent condition. That’s why you’ll know there’s a problem when you suddenly hear a ticking noise coming from one or more of its lifters. Thankfully, the problem can be fixed if you troubleshoot it early. Chevy 5.3 lifter tick noises are caused by worn-out … Read more
Plenty of car brands and models these days come equipped with sway bars, also known as anti-roll bars. They do a fantastic job of reducing your car’s leaning when it takes a tight corner. However, an anti-roll bar’s performance depends on how well its link stabilizers function. A link stabilizer is what connects an anti-roll … Read more
The ignition control module is a component that regulates the ignition in an engine’s combustion chambers. As the name suggests, the module delivers power directly to the spark plugs at the correct moments so they can ignite the fuel and air mixture in their chamber. A bad ignition control module causes combustion problems like misfiring … Read more
As a car owner, you have an endless list of upgrades you can purchase for your vehicle. One specific area with many options is the wheels you put on your car. For example, you’ll find that you can buy alloy and premium wheels. But what’s the difference between those two? Alloy wheels are made from … Read more
There are plenty of different battery types on the market. Just the same, there are also different charger types, each with unique benefits. Float chargers, trickle chargers and multi-stage chargers; how are they all different? A float charger will keep a battery at 100% without causing an overcharging condition. That’s because it can sense when … Read more
The transmission in your Honda Accord plays a crucial role in the car’s performance. So, you must troubleshoot and resolve any transmission problems quickly before they worsen. First, identify the issues affecting your Honda Accord transmission. You can do that by using onboard diagnostics to check for fault codes or by looking for symptoms. Those … Read more
The carburetor is designed to prepare a fuel and air mixture to be sent to the engine. Once there, the mixture can be combusted to produce power and make your vehicle move. Unfortunately, none of that is possible if there’s no fuel getting from the carb to the engine. The lack of fuel between the … Read more
Steering wheels are supposed to be perfectly centered, especially when driving in a straight line. However, there are circumstances when the steering will be off-center, forcing you to constantly adjust it to ensure that your car is indeed driving straight. A steering wheel becomes off-center when there’s a problem with the vehicle’s suspension system. That … Read more
The alternator is a component powered by your car’s engine. Its main job is to keep the car battery recharged, so it’s ready to deliver the necessary cranking power to start your vehicle the next time. Unfortunately, it can cause an overcharging, silent, but potentially damaging condition. You can tell if your alternator is overcharging … Read more