Do you have white smoke coming from your engine? If so, it makes sense if you’re feeling a bit alarmed. Fortunately, knowing what might be causing the white smoke can ensure that you address it accordingly. If thin white smoke is coming from your engine, it is likely just condensation that has built up. As … Read more
The turn signal is one of the most important devices in a car, it signals other drivers of your moves to keeps both you and others safe. If you searched for this article, you’ve probably noticed that your turn signal started blinking faster than normal, so why is that? and should you worry? If your … Read more
A catalytic converter reduces vehicle emissions and pollution. It is filled with a chemical catalyst, usually a platinum and palladium mixture, that helps to convert the engine’s emissions into non-harmful gasses. But sometimes, the catalytic converter can get clogged up, hurting your engine’s performance and giving you an unplausable ride for seemingly no reason. Hence, … Read more
It might hard for you to believe, but new tires can actually affect your gas mileage, and not in a good way. That’s right; your gas mileage can actually drop! Join us as we explain this anomaly and what else you can expect when switching to new tires. Your gas mileage can drop when you … 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
If fuel is the lifeblood of your vehicle, then motor oil is its red blood cells. As such, you must make sure that you choose the right type of oil if you want to ensure the best performance. Furthermore, each oil type functions differently, as you will soon discover. A lot of drivers wonder if … 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
Not sure if you have directional tires? Telling the difference between non-directional and directional tires is easier than you think! To tell if tires are directional, simply examine the outside sidewall. You should see an arrow indicating the direction that the treads face and either the word “Direction” or “Rotation.” If you know where to … Read more
The windshield washer system is very reliable and rarely breaks. But when it does, it is important to know how to deal with it. There can be many reasons why your windshield washer fluid won’t come out. But the most common reason is a cracked or clogged hose, which either decreases the fluid coming through … 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
