There are all kinds of OBD2 scanners on the market these days. You have your simple ones that plug into the port under the wheel that just have a few buttons, and then you have more advanced ones that have printers built in. You can even use a laptop as an OBD2 scanner. Another kind […]
You may know that different types of batteries have different charges or volts to them. This is because they need a different amount of power to operate. For example, your TV remote doesn't need a lot of power, so it doesn't use many volts. This means that a TV remote would have fewer volts in […]
Keeping battery charged is important for all kinds of things that use them. No matter if it is your car battery needing to stay charged or a motorcycle, lawn mower, or golf cart, there are a few options of how to do it. You have trickle chargers, battery maintainers, and battery minders. We already have […]
There are a lot of parts inside your car and engine. One of the main components is the timing chain or belt. This is the central part that connects the motor to the wheels. Depending on the car the timing belt will be rubber or a metal chain. If it is rubber, then there are […]
There may be times where you aren't going to drive your vehicle for awhile, and if that is the case, then the battery might go dead. For example, if you have a classic car that you don't drive in the winter, then the battery might die by next spring if you do not keep it […]
Cars have many parts that have to work right for them to keep running. Most people know that the engine needs gas, air, and a spark to ignite. Also, most people know that the battery is an essential part of a car and often is the problem if the car won’t start. What if your […]
Have you heard the phrase: “Too much of a good thing is never good?” Well that’s certainly true when it comes to overfilling your car’s engine oil. There is a reason why auto manufacturers recommend a specific amount of oil needed for each engine. Putting too much oil in your car’s engine can cause several […]
There are a lot of car battery testers on the market so finding the best one can be a challenge. Instead of you having to try out different ones though, we will make it easier for you and provide a list of some of the top battery testers. We will look at the benefits and negatives […]
If you own a car or have been around cars, then there is probably a time that the car did not start. This can be frustrating because it can happen randomly out of the blue. This means that one night the car could appear to be running fine and then the next morning you go […]
Having a dead car battery can be one of the most frustrating things. You go out to your car in the morning or after work, put the key in and turn it and nothing happens or only a clanking sound happens. This means you are probably going to be late to your next location because […]