Toyota Camry owners can often diagnose problems with their cars by the way the car acts when it won’t start. There are a variety of noises, lights, and other clues that can point you in the right mechanical direction. The most common problem associated with failing to start with no clicking sound is an electrical … Read more
Picture this; you’re just about to head out to work, you climb into your car, turn on the ignition, and… nothing. Your lights and accessories seem to still be working for the most part, but the engine refuses to turn over. It’s a scenario you never want to have happen, but if you’re reading this … Read more
If your engine shuts off while you’re in the middle of driving, this can be a serious safety issue for both yourself and the other drivers around you. It’s important to properly maintain your car to ensure that you don’t encounter these or any other vehicle issues that could make your car less safe to … Read more
Ignition coils are a vital part of your car’s ignition system, and if they happen to stop working, you’ll definitely notice it. Because your car’s ignition coils help your engine properly combust the air/fuel mixture in the cylinders, bad ignition coils will cause your engine to run abnormally. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to diagnose a bad … Read more
Cars and trucks have plenty of helpful warning lights on the dashboard. But, unfortunately, it’s not always clear what each of them means. One perfect example is the Service Engine Soon light. While the instructions might be clear, the reasons behind that light illuminating or flashing aren’t easy to understand. The precise meaning of the … Read more
When you have a faulty alternator, there is no doubt that it should be replaced as soon as possible, but what if you can’t, or at least not right away, and it has caused your battery to drain so low that it needs a jumpstart, is it safe? or can you even jumpstart a battery … Read more
If you’ve ever planned to go on a vacation and have a car to leave behind, you might’ve asked yourself the question of, how long can a car battery sit unused? While It’s hard to say exactly how long a car battery can sit unused, a very rough estimation would be around 20 – 60 … Read more
Most drivers know that it’s possible to jump-start a dead car battery by connecting it to another vehicle’s battery with jumper cables. But what happens when those jumper cables suddenly get too hot and melt? What could cause this, and how can it be avoided? While there are 5 reasons why your jumper cables melted, … Read more
Winter can be harsh on your car battery, battery fluid can freeze, the engine will be hard to start, and your car might drain faster in cold. Even an expensive fully charged battery won’t be able to perform its best in cold temperatures. But that raises the question, does a battery drain faster in cold? … Read more
Having good oil pressure is very important for the engine In order to minimize damage to individual components and the engine as a whole, as fast-moving metal surfaces create a lot of heat and friction and require continuous lubrication. Driving with a bad oil pressure sensor is not necessarily a very good idea as it … Read more