When something is off with our vehicle, it can make us feel nervous, uncertain, and worried. After all, many car troubles can be expensive, not to mention complicated. If you notice blue smoke coming out of your exhaust, what does it mean for your engine and wallet? Blue smoke coming out from your exhaust indicates … 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
A car that won’t accelerate is no good to you at all. You want a car that will go. Besides the aggravation of driving at a slow speed, a non-accelerating car can also be dangerous. You will find it hard to merge into traffic when you can’t move along with the flow. Many reasons exist … Read more
Noticing a white cloud of smoke coming out of your exhaust when accelerating isn’t always a cause for worry or panic; nonetheless, it warrants a thorough and careful examination to determine how to proceed in the safest way possible. White smoke usually comes out from the exhaust when accelerating due to condensation. It could also … Read more
Have you changed your oil recently, and now your car is blowing white smoke? If that’s the case, it may be time to investigate what caused the white smoke. So, why does a car blow white smoke after an oil change? A car blows white smoke after an oil change typically due to using the … Read more
Cam phasers are a component included in various engines, helping them run efficiently, especially at low rpm. However, cam phasers are prone to some issues. So what happens to car engines when cam phasers fail to function properly? When cam phasers go bad, they can cause damage to the Variable Camshaft Tuning (VCT). Such an … Read more
Modern cars are loaded with tons of computers, sensors, and other electronics. When everything is working correctly, these modern electronics can make driving your car far more convenient and efficient. However, many of these electronic components rely on one another to function properly, and if one of them goes bad it can severely hinder the … Read more
Modern vehicles are equipped with all manner of different sensors to assist with driving. When all of these sensors are working well, you won’t even notice it, but if even one of the more obscure sensors stops working, odds are it’ll result in some pretty obvious symptoms. You might not think about your throttle position … Read more
Your car’s air conditioner is, of course, the system that allows you to adjust the air temperature inside your vehicle. If there comes a point where you have to make repairs to your car’s air conditioning, you’ll have to drain the refrigerant from your A/C in order to make any repairs. In order to properly … Read more