The thermostat in your car’s cooling system acts as a gatekeeper. When the engine reaches a high temperature, it’ll open to let coolant flow and prevent overheating. But when it’s too cool, the thermostat will stop the coolant flow instead. But can you drive with a thermostat stuck open, and if so, how long can … Read more
A car’s brake system is a critical component in its overall safety. Brakes generate friction to slow the vehicle down, naturally generating heat. Of course, a little heat is normal, but what happens when there’s too much, and the brakes overheat? You’ll first notice it in the brake pedal when your vehicle brakes overheat. The … Read more
The starter motor in your vehicle is a small and often-overlooked component. However, it’s a critical part that cranks the engine so it can run. But if that starter motor goes bad, will it still crank, or will your car be immobilized? A bad starter might still crank, depending on the issue it’s experiencing. For … Read more
Your car has a complex electrical system that helps maximize comfort and performance. That system is connected to grounding points all over the vehicle’s body, and those ground connections allow electrical components to function correctly. Firstly, measure the battery’s voltage with a multimeter. Then, check the voltage at each ground connection to ensure they match … Read more
Parking on a hill can be tricky. No matter how good your brakes are, there’s always the tiny chance of them failing, sending your car rolling back down the hill. Thankfully, there are other ways you can secure your vehicle when parked on a slope, especially if there’s a curb. Trying uphill parking with curb? … Read more
Most drivers know how to turn their wheels when parking uphill with a curb. They do that so the car won’t roll back downhill if the brakes fail. But what do you do if the hill doesn’t have a curb? What way should you turn your wheels, then? You must turn your wheels to the … Read more
The transmission in an automatic car has plenty of moving parts and is continuously shifting gears. Despite that, it’s designed never to make noise or cause the vehicle to shake. So when the car jerks because of the transmission, that’s a problem requiring your attention. Your automatic transmission car is jerking because of a problem … Read more
When you shop for cars, you’ll be bombarded with the names of many different driver-assistance features. Some common ones these days include Hill Hold and Hill Assist, but what are the differences between those two? Hill Hold and Hill Assist features perform the exact same task. They are designed to keep the car stationary for … Read more
All cars produce a bit of vibrating when you drive them, and that’s usually not a problem. However, if your car jerks while slowing down, that means you’ve got a serious problem on your hands. Your car jerks when slowing down because there’s a problem with the engine or the transmission system. The transmission’s valve … Read more
The modern automobile relies on a long list of different fluids, especially for its transmission system. However, there are several types of automatic transmission fluids (ATFs), and you must understand which one your car needs. Firstly, there’s the multi-vehicle ATF that’s designed for use in most vehicles. Cars with CVT transmissions, however, require a specially-formulated … Read more