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
The clutch pedal in your car experiences a lot more wear than the gas or brake pedals. That’s because it’s pushed all the way down each time you use it, unlike the other pedals, which are only pushed partially. So, why would the pedal squeak and what’s the easiest way to fix it? The easiest … 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
Negative camber is often seen as a modification to make street racing cars look cool and perform better around corners. However, it can also happen on your front wheels due to a worn-out or broken part. So, how do you fix negative camber on front wheels to prevent them from causing worse problems? Negative camber … Read more
The most common approach to hollowing out a catalytic converter is removing it entirely from the vehicle. Still, some car owners would prefer doing that without removing it from the car. But is that possible? Yes, you can gut a catalytic converter without removing it from the vehicle. You’ll have to raise the vehicle high … Read more
Of all the parts in your car, the crankshaft sensor is not one that usually requires a replacement. It’s one component that will last most of your vehicle’s lifespan. Still, if it fails and needs to be replaced, the replacement process is pretty straightforward. Replacing a crankshaft sensor is easy and only requires some essential … 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 transmission in your Honda Accord plays a crucial role in the car’s performance. So, you must troubleshoot and resolve any transmission problems quickly before they worsen. First, identify the issues affecting your Honda Accord transmission. You can do that by using onboard diagnostics to check for fault codes or by looking for symptoms. Those … Read more
The carburetor is designed to prepare a fuel and air mixture to be sent to the engine. Once there, the mixture can be combusted to produce power and make your vehicle move. Unfortunately, none of that is possible if there’s no fuel getting from the carb to the engine. The lack of fuel between the … Read more
Wiper blades have the very straightforward responsibility of removing water, snow, and anything else obstructing your view of the road. They typically operate silently, though sounds like squeaking can occur and signal that there’s a problem. You can make your windscreen wipers stop squeaking by wetting the windshield before turning them on. Besides that, cleaning … Read more
