Your car is acting strangely and you don’t understand why. Since many car problems often have some of the same symptoms, it’s important to know how to distinguish things like a bad relay switch from other possible issues. Signs of a bad relay switch include engine stalls, engine not starting, dead battery in the mornings, … Read more
The fuel management system in your car consists of multiple sensors and modules that measure multiple data points to help your car run smoothly. It’s important that all of these sensors and modules function the way they’re supposed to. If even one of them fails it can have pretty noticeable effects on your driving experience. … Read more
What is the truth about Seafoam negative effects? Seafoam is said to be one of the most reliable solutions for breaking up sludge, dirt, and keeping your engine clean. But did you know that there are some negative effects? We’ll explain what they are in a moment. It’s a matter of debate whether or not … Read more
Temperature gauges are far more common in older cars since in those days engine cooling systems weren’t nearly as effective as they are now. The purpose of the temperature gauge is, obviously, to show you the temperature of your engine at any given time. Sometimes, however, temperature gauges can give erroneous readings for one reason … Read more
The symptoms of bad motor mounts can range from mildly annoying, to downright impossible to ignore. This can include rattling, vibrating, or clunking noises. Motor mounts are composed of metal, rubber and filled with liquid depending on the design. They serve to keep the engine secure, and prevent the engine from unnecessary shocks or vibrations … Read more
Engine derate is an automatic safety precaution that temporarily reduces power output to protect and prolong the integrity of a diesel engine. If the ECU detects major faults in a vehicle’s emissions system, it can downregulate the amount of fuel injected into the engine. This drops the vehicle’s speed, and forces the driver to exit … Read more
Owners of the ever popular Camry or Corolla fill up message boards with one question: What does the Toyota “Not Ready to Drive” light mean? To answer the question, let’s dig into it. A Toyota “Not Ready To Drive” light message means the onboard computer system hasn’t checked every aspect of the emissions control system … Read more
It’s Monday morning, and as you start your car for your morning commute, you hear an engine knocking sound coming from under your hood. Oh, boy. This isn’t the first time you’ve heard your engine knock on startup, and then it goes away. Sure enough, you give it a few moments, and once your car … Read more
A Dodge Ram can sometimes experience problems starting. That’s quite normal, as it affects all motor vehicles. However, it can be confusing when the truck starts but won’t stay running. So, what could be the problem here? A Dodge Ram 1500 that starts but won’t stay running is likely suffering from a failed alternator. However, … Read more
The Dodge Ram 1500 is an excellent vehicle, but none of its strengths will matter if you can’t get the engine started. Like any other combustion engine, you can diagnose its starting problems by focusing on critical components like the battery, starter, and ignition switch. Your Dodge Ram 1500 will experience starting problems if its … Read more