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
When the seasons change and temperatures drop, you’ll want to keep yourself and your passengers warm in your Dodge Ram 1500. But what happens when you turn on the heat and nothing comes out? How should you diagnose the problem? The heater in your Dodge Ram 1500 gets its heat from the engine through the … Read more
The Dodge Ram 1500 is a powerful vehicle, but it relies on plenty of small, moving components to function correctly. You’ll find plenty of them at the front of the vehicle, from which those parts will make noise when they become faulty or wear out. Noises from the front end of a Dodge Ram 1500 … Read more
You must never take a fluid leak lightly, regardless of where it comes from in your car. That’s especially true with transmission fluid leaks underneath the vehicle’s front. But what causes such leaks, and what can you do to fix them? A transmission fluid leak can occur due to failed seals and gaskets. Besides that, … Read more
Brakes play a critical role in keeping you safe on the road. Brake pads create friction with brake rotors to slow the vehicle down whenever necessary. But, despite the friction, squealing noises aren’t normal. So, why would brakes start squealing while driving? Brake squealing can simply be the result of the brake’s design. For example, … Read more
As a driver, you’ll often find that many car problems make themselves known by the sound that they make. For instance, a knocking sound that occurs while accelerating at low speeds is a clear sign of a problem. However, that sound could point to several issues, some more severe than others. Firstly, a knocking sound … Read more
Despite the prevalence of maintenance-free car batteries on the market, many people still use more conventional wet batteries. In simple terms, these are batteries that you have to maintain by topping them up with battery water. But how do you know when that water runs low? Low water levels in a car battery will manifest … Read more
A car’s transmission is meant to channel the power generated by the engine to the vehicle’s wheels. Also, it must switch gears quickly based on your input at the transmission stick. When it takes too long to respond to your input, that’s called ‘delayed engagement’. Delayed engagement is when the transmission takes too long to … Read more
The alternator is undoubtedly a critical part of your car’s electrical system. It’s powered by a running engine using a belt, and its purpose is to generate electricity. That power is necessary to recharge the battery and help power the car’s accessories. A new alternator can make a clicking noise if it has a manufacturing … 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