Your car battery is one of the key components in running your car. It is especially important when you go to start the car. The battery provides all the electrical energy to run anything in your car that uses electricity. It runs the headlights, radio, and even the starter. That is why if your car […]
A dead car battery is one of the most common reasons why your car won’t start out of the blue when you go to start it. It can be dead for different reasons, and sometimes it is genuinely dead while other times it was just drained. This article will go into how to tell if a car […]
So you may be wondering how many volts is a car battery. This question could come up to you for multiple reasons. One could just be that you want to learn about your car. Another thought is maybe your car won't start, and you think it is the battery. Well, after reading this article you will […]
So if you have ever had a check engine light come on on your car, then you or someone else has probably used an OBD2 scanner to check the code to figure out the issue. Sometimes that issue might have just been something simple such as a sensor needing rest, but other times it may […]
If you live in an area that requires emission checks, then you may have encountered a reading that says test not ready or something along those lines. This could have caused you some headaches when you went to the DMV or state testing area. This is because you have to go back at a different […]
At some point in life while driving a car you are bound to have a check engine light come on. The check engine light comes on for all kinds of reasons, and it is important when it comes on to check it and find out what it means. To check it you can either use […]
One of the most common questions that surrounds under-the-hood culture is about batteries. When should I change the car battery? How do I know when it’s going bad? Today we’re going to take a look at four reasons that signify a dying battery, and what needs to be done to take care of the problem […]
Today's modern cars have been equipped with an anti-lock braking system, or ABS for short. This feature has proven to be a crucial piece of safety equipment in cars by helping reduce the braking distance and provide added traction in low-grip situations. Because the ABS and traction control systems are one module and use the […]
A confusing and often stressful result that comes from an OBD reading is the dreaded p0420 code. For those of you in Colorado, Washington, or a handful of other states, the number ‘420’ typically brings something more pleasant to mind, but this one has something to do with the catalyst system in your car. Here, […]
If it’s been a while since you last changed the air filter in your car, it’s probably worth taking a look at. Air filters are a critical part of the system that makes the engine run at maximum efficiency and helps keep everything clean and functional. In this article, we will take a look at […]