One common problem with aging cars is the transmission overheating. There are a few different things that can cause this. Some are simple to fix, while others will cost you an arm and a leg. If the transmission is overheating, you need to act right away. Running just twenty degrees too hot can cut the […]

It doesn't happen often, but sometimes your car will slow itself down. The engine won't rev, and the transmission seemingly won't shift out of second gear. The "limp mode" has been engaged, and all you can do is limp along a few miles per hour. What is limp mode? How did your car get into […]

If you own a vehicle, it is important that you take the proper time to keep it in check. Whether it’s changing the oil regularly or rotating your tires, a lot goes into keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Changing oil is one of the healthiest things you can do for your vehicle. Oil serves to […]

Does your starter continue to crank over, even after your vehicle is running? This can be one doozy of a headache to resolve, but let’s try to break it down so you can better identify the root cause. There are a few major culprits that you may be dealing with that can cause this to […]

Cars are more than just fluids and a great stereo system. There are, quite literally, nuts and bolts. It can be very rewarding to work on your car by yourself. It is also very frustrating when you run into trouble trying to remove those bolts and they are stuck. Frozen bolts can happen on any car […]

A throttle body plays a vital role in your vehicle’s performance. You find this component in vehicles with fuel injection. It is part of the air intake system, and it works by managing your vehicle’s air flow through the engine. When the throttle body goes bad, you’ll know it. It is important to know what […]

I have always prided myself on my independence. That is also true when it comes to my car. I heard a clunking noise when driving it a few months ago but didn’t think it was a big deal. It turns out, it was my power steering deteriorating. By the time I addressed the issue, my […]

Commonly, drivers will begin to experience a sort of hesitation to their cars acceleration; it feels as if you’re vehicle is slightly stopping and going, not really cruising with ease as it normally would be doing. This most likely occurs while accelerating from a stopping point, such as a red light or a stop sign, […]

Picking out the proper battery charger for your needs, as well as ensuring that your batteries are charged with the best efficiency is going be crucial before you even start looking at all of the different brands that are out there. Here, we cover the basics to assist you in your hunt in selecting the […]

Nothing can turn a great day into a bad one quite like a dead car battery. If you’re out in the boonies or in the middle of nowhere, this can make things especially complicated. By knowing the signs to look for and how to handle them can make all the difference in the world; not […]