Ford’s F150 is a popular truck model, and rightfully so. It has stood the test of time and proven itself in many different applications. However, the truck has a few known engine and transmission issues you must be aware of. Common issues regarding the Ford F150 truck include engine noises, weak acceleration, and rough idling. … Read more
Spark plugs are critical components in an engine’s combustion process. They are designed to deliver sparks that ignite the fuel and air mixture inside. However, the portion inside the chamber can sometimes get covered with oil, while the outer part can get wet with gas. When spark plugs get wet with oil or gas, it’s … 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
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
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
Cars have plenty of identifying features like their number plates and VIN numbers. But, while they help identify the whole vehicle, they don’t necessarily help to identify the onboard engine. So, how do you determine what engine your car has? You can identify what engine your car has with indirect and direct methods. Indirectly, you … 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
A car relies on several different fluids, and all of them could potentially leak from their reservoirs. While some fluid leaks are generally harmless, others could be catastrophic. An example of that would be a coolant leak that happens from the bottom of the vehicle. You must never ignore a coolant leak from the bottom … Read more