Your concern isn’t out of place if your radiator fan continues to run after you turn off your car’s engine. The good news is, it’s a common occurrence with some types of vehicles and may not necessarily indicate any serious problem. Still, it’s important to understand why your cooling fan stays on longer than necessary. … Read more
The radiator fan is positioned between a car’s engine and the radiator. It’s in charge of drawing in cool air through the radiator to cool down the car engine as well as the condenser for the cabin air conditioner. Likewise, if a radiator fan fails, it’ll cause your car engine to overheat, causing decreased performance … Read more
One of the most common problems with automatic transmissions is high RPM before shifting. This isn’t a worry if it only happens once, but a routine occurrence may lead to more issues, including frayed belts and scorched clutches! If your automatic transmission has high RPM before shifting, it could be due to a leak, timing … Read more
Do you have a slipping transmission? You’re not alone, as many people don’t know when their car starts exhibiting these symptoms. But what does a slipping transmission feel like? A slipping transmission feels like your car is surging between gear changes, or you feel nothing at all when you press the accelerator. When your car … Read more
Have you ever been driving an automatic vehicle and pushed the accelerator pedal to the floor, but your car didn’t seem to be traveling as fast as you thought it should? You may have experienced what’s called “slipping.” But why would the automatic transmission slip when accelerating? Automatic transmission slips when accelerating due to low … Read more
When your automatic transmission slips, it could be due to one or more problems, such as mechanical, electronic, or both. Also, some pre-existing issues can aggravate when a vehicle’s engine and automatic transmission get hot. So, let’s discuss why your automatic transmission is slipping when hot. Automatic transmission slipping when hot may be due to … Read more
Your car may have the standard manual override feature on the center console to bypass the gear shifter interlock. However, this temporary solution can’t fix a stuck gear shifter. You must investigate the problem, detect the cause, and solve the problem to get a permanent fix. Here are a few ways to fix a stuck … Read more
Dashboard lights provide drivers necessary information about the car and its condition, allowing for a better awareness of what’s happening inside and outside the vehicle. They can even help predict potential problems before they occur. So, if you notice your dashboard lights won’t turn on, even after turning the key, it’s important to identify the … Read more
A car’s dashboard is a functional and familiar place for a driver. It provides information about speed, RPMs, battery power, warning lights, and much more. However, it may sometimes fail to show crucial information, such as mileage — so, why would mileage not show on the dashboard? Common causes of mileage not showing on the … Read more
When behind the wheel of your car, the last thing you want to discover are odd squeeks, creaks, and other noises. In particular, noise emitted when turning a standard steering wheel while stationary is a cause for concern. But is this a minor maintenance issue, or is this an indicator of a more serious problem? … Read more