Gel batteries offer plenty of advantages over other forms of batteries on the market. However, they have precise requirements for charging them correctly and safely. So, what’s the best way to charge a gel battery without damaging it? The best way to charge a gel battery is with constant voltage charging. That approach offers you … Read more
Of all the parts in your car, the crankshaft sensor is not one that usually requires a replacement. It’s one component that will last most of your vehicle’s lifespan. Still, if it fails and needs to be replaced, the replacement process is pretty straightforward. Replacing a crankshaft sensor is easy and only requires some essential … 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
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 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
Your Chevy Silverado is an excellent, well-designed vehicle. However, that’s only true if you can get its engine started with the help of its starter. The starter is reliable, but it’s still prone to experiencing the occasional problem during its lifespan. 4 common causes trigger Chevy Silverado starter problems. First, the starter can fail indirectly … Read more
A car battery is one of those components you install and forget about, at least until it gives you problems. Thankfully, they’re not too problematic other than dying out at the end of their lifespan. But, unfortunately, a battery that overcharges is also bad, if not worse, than one with no charge at all. Signs … Read more
All cars vibrate, at least a little. However, hard shaking is never normal, and it’s typically a sign of a problem. That shaking becomes particularly noticeable when your car is idling, and you should take note of it. Yes, bad motor mounts and bad spark plugs can both cause your car to shake when idle. … Read more
Car engines have plenty of moving parts, yet they don’t shake violently. That’s because they’re designed to work harmoniously together and only produce light vibrations. So, if the engine starts shaking and shows signs of power loss, the likely cause is a bad spark plug. Spark plugs combust the air and fuel mixture in your … Read more
Spark plugs are tiny components that fit inside your engine. Despite their size, they’re critical to the combustion process inside the engine’s chambers. When spark plugs don’t work correctly, the engine struggles to generate power reliably and smoothly. You can diagnose spark plugs by understanding their everyday issues and the symptoms that come with them. … Read more