Driving with both feet was normal back in the day before most vehicle manufacturers opted for automatic transmissions. If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you understand that you can use one foot on either the brake pedal or the accelerator and the other for the clutch. Such a setup is great and
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Most modern vehicles use the electronic parking brake (EPB), which removes the need for the traditional lever in the cabin. Like the traditional parking brake or handbrake, the electronic parking brake allows you to lock the car’s wheels, preventing it from moving backward or forward unintentionally, especially on slopes. Although the electric parking brake is
Typically, cars tend to experience braking noises due to faulty brake pads. However, this can also be caused by myriad other reasons, especially when you experience front-end brake creaking noise. This requires extensive troubleshooting and potentially replacing various components of the braking system. Sometimes, all you need to do is clean your braking pads. Such
One of the engine problems you cannot afford to ignore is excessive engine blow-by. This is not to say you should ignore other car engine problems. However, engine blow-by can damage your engine extensively, requiring expensive repairs and replacements. It also causes a trickle-down effect that damages other components of your car. Which potentially makes
The fuel pump relay allows your vehicle to start up and shut down by activating the fuel pump. In addition, it ensures the fuel pump has a reliable and consistent source of electricity. Since it’s a crucial electronic component of the fuel delivery system, you will surely notice when the fuel pump relay is not
Does your car shake when the AC is on? This could be as a result of several things. Not all of them problems. Some of them can be remedied by a simple solution. In some case you can even handle them with not specialized tools. Which ends up saving you money. Keep reading to learn
A weak car AC compressor is the leading cause of all your AC problems. Not only does it impact airflow, but it can also lead to engine damage due to overheating. As such, you should always look for signs of a failing air conditioner compressor. Keep reading to learn what a bad AC compressor noise
Gas is highly volatile thanks to its low flashpoint. Automakers invest in sealed and vented tanks to ensure that all the gas and fumes stay inside the fuel system as much as possible. Governments also have legislation limiting gasoline (petrol) handling, ensuring you can’t carry it anyhow. If everything is perfect, you should never smell
An engine idles when you turn it on and leave it in the park with the engine running. An ideal idle should have the AC on though most people still call it idling if you have the AC and other electronics running. This is technically right as long as you have no throttle input. Since
Any vehicle is only as safe as its brakes. Yes, fast acceleration and hugging the pavement as you corner is fun – but failing to stop on time is catastrophic. Paying attention to your brakes will keep you from wrapping your family haulier around a street light or your track day car around the barriers.