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
It’s easy to get stressed out when your car shakes when accelerating. Unfortunately, this problem is bound to happen, especial if you have an older car – and many drivers are going to be totally unaware of what their car is trying to tell them while it shakes after they accelerate. I myself have stumbled … Read more
Motor mounts are made of metal, rubber and filled with liquid depending on the design, that serve to keep the engine secure and prevent the engine from unnecessary shocks or vibrations while the vehicle is being operated. But when they get faulty, a question may arise. Can you drive with bad motor mounts? Or would … Read more
Every manual driver will tell you not to even think of driving with the parking brake on. At the very least, it will wear your rear brake pads down, but it could warp or damage your pads, discs or drums, damage the linings or even your tires. But why does it even happen? The simplest … Read more
A serpentine belt, also sometimes called a drive belt, is a more modern version of a fan belt that has many grooves inside them for better contact and reliability. Serpentine belts don’t break often, but if it does, what will happen to a car when the serpentine belt breaks? If you want a quick answer … 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
One issue that can hit at the worst of times is that the car won’t shift out of park. When it occurs, you almost always have something important to do and end up catching a ride, only to puzzle over it later. The good news is that when the car won’t shift out of park … Read more
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
