The charcoal canister—also known as the EVAP system—is an emissions control device used to capture gas vapors that escape from a vehicle’s fuel tank. The canister contains activated charcoal, which draws vapors into the engine, where they can then be burned to generate power. However, if the system fails, it can cause foul gas odors … Read more
Have you ever considered the effects of a defective crankshaft pulley on your vehicle? Well, it goes without saying that they’re disastrous. When a crankshaft pulley fails (or the timing belt due to a badly maintained crankshaft pulley), the timing of the engine will completely thrown off. This in-turn will cause vibrations, irregular engine idles, … Read more
We all know that when you drive your car — the alternator charges the battery. But will the same happen if the car is idling? This is a question often asked by those who don’t drive a lot and have their battery go flat frequently, and want to know if leaving the car idling will … Read more
Every now and then, usually every three to four years, you will need to replace your car battery. Your car battery, after all, will not last forever, and getting a replacement in time is a wise move to keep your car functioning optimally. However, a common issue after battery replacement is that the car doesn’t … Read more
If your car has been running rough lately or doesn’t want to start up in the morning, you might be looking at a defective alternator. But until you take your car to the shop for a checkup, it’s hard to know for sure. The symptoms of a bad alternator may include dim headlights, trouble starting … Read more
Turning on your car might be impossible if the battery is bad or weak. The battery provides power to the starter, which switches the engine on. However, cars sometimes fail to start even when the battery is good. If a car doesn’t start, but the battery is good, there may be a problem with its … Read more
Corrosion is something that can happen to many different parts of your car for different reasons. Something as simple as road salt can cause parts of your car to begin to rust, but car battery terminals aren’t affected by the ordinary reasons for corrosion. Car battery terminals corrode naturally due to hydrogen gas interacting with … Read more
No one wants car troubles on a rainy day but that is when some cars seem to give their owners a lot of trouble. The problems can range from the battery to the distributor depending on the car make and model. Spark plugs are the number one issue why car won’t start in the rain. … Read more
Cold weather can cause many issues for vehicles and it can be frustrating to deal with a car struggling to start in the cold. Fortunately, most cold-weather vehicle problems can be easily fixed. There are multiple reasons why a car won’t start in the cold. A common problem is a battery but it could also … Read more
Those who own an Acura TL know the compact executive car is worth keeping. It ranked number two in luxury sedan sales in the U.S. in 2005. It has a host of advantages but since the car series ended production in 2014, those who own one are now seeing their Acura TL’s age. An older … Read more