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
Lug nuts are small and easily overlooked components keeping wheels secured to your vehicle. But, unfortunately, they can come loose and cause plenty of problems. So, what does it feel like when you’re driving with loose lug nuts? Loose lug nuts will cause you to feel excess shaking and vibrating from your steering wheel. Besides … 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
Your car’s tires experience some of the most intense wear that any car part ever will. That’s because it grips the road while sustaining the total weight of your vehicle. As a result, uneven wear can damage those tires and cause scalloping on their surfaces. Scalloped tires can be caused directly and indirectly. For example, … Read more
Whether you drive a manual or an automatic, a car’s transmission is one of the most critical systems onboard. You can quickly tell when there’s a transmission problem just by feel. For example, you’ll know the transmission is problematic when it feels sticky shifting gears. A sticky transmission is caused by the system’s low or … Read more
Chevy 5.3 engines typically make a consistent humming sound when in excellent condition. That’s why you’ll know there’s a problem when you suddenly hear a ticking noise coming from one or more of its lifters. Thankfully, the problem can be fixed if you troubleshoot it early. Chevy 5.3 lifter tick noises are caused by worn-out … Read more
The ignition control module is a component that regulates the ignition in an engine’s combustion chambers. As the name suggests, the module delivers power directly to the spark plugs at the correct moments so they can ignite the fuel and air mixture in their chamber. A bad ignition control module causes combustion problems like misfiring … Read more
Steering wheels are supposed to be perfectly centered, especially when driving in a straight line. However, there are circumstances when the steering will be off-center, forcing you to constantly adjust it to ensure that your car is indeed driving straight. A steering wheel becomes off-center when there’s a problem with the vehicle’s suspension system. That … Read more
