The charcoal canister—also known as the EVAP system—is an emissions control device used to capture gas vapors that escape from a vehicle’s fuel tank. The canister contains activated charcoal, which draws vapors into the engine, where they can then be burned to generate power. However, if the system fails, it can cause foul gas odors … Read more
Have you ever turned on your car AC and noticed an unpleasant smell shortly afterward? This is frustrating when you want to go for a pleasant drive on a hot day – but how can you combat it? Let’s find out! There are a few potential causes for a bad smell, including mold building up … Read more
If you’ve ever had issues with your car’s exhaust system, then you know how crucial it is to get these problems diagnosed and fixed ASAP. Specifically, a leak in the exhaust manifold is dangerous and can cause more vehicle damage, so how do you tell if you even have a leak in the first place? … Read more
Shifting gears in an automobile should be a smooth experience, but occasionally one may notice that the gear shifter is loose. When the shifter bushing wears out, the gear shifter feels loose. Driving a car with a damaged shifter cable is quite dangerous. An automobile with a damaged shifter cable won’t be able to switch … Read more
Things often go wrong with vehicles, and it can be concerning if you don’t know what’s happening. For instance, what does it mean when you have a loose steering wheel? The turning of a steering wheel should correspond to the car’s turning. If the wheel is overturning, shaking, vibrating, or shifting, it could mean that … Read more
Have you ever considered the effects of a defective crankshaft pulley on your vehicle? Well, it goes without saying that they’re disastrous. When a crankshaft pulley fails (or the timing belt due to a badly maintained crankshaft pulley), the timing of the engine will completely thrown off. This in-turn will cause vibrations, irregular engine idles, … Read more
When your car’s oil light comes on, it’s time to panic! It means your engine is about to seize up and die if you don’t do something about it immediately. However, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the problem before it gets expensive. The oil light may come on … Read more
Ahh, fuel pump – one of the most underrated parts of your vehicle. It’s the component that helps move gas from the tank to the engine. And if it fails on you, the car is not going anywhere. Here are some symptoms of a weak mechanical fuel pump to watch out for: The engine sputters … Read more
Under normal circumstances, the steering wheel runs smoothly with no resistance. However, it may make a clicking sound as you maneuver a turn in some instances. Given how dangerous a steering wheel malfunction can be, it makes perfect sense that you want to know what’s causing such noise in your car and how you can … Read more
Ahh, the Jeep EcoDiesel — what a great SUV! It brought fuel economy that was never seen before in a Jeep. Too bad it’s had so many problems. Here are some of the common Jeep EcoDiesel problems: Oil cooler failure Leaking exhaust couplers EGR cooler failure Slipping camshaft gear Turbo lag Water in the fuel … Read more