The Honda Ridgeline is a reliable truck, and like any other automotive it may break down or malfunction from time to time. Keep reading to learn about the causes of Honda Ridgeline’s breakdown and how to remedy the issues. Honda Ridgeline is not starting The most common causes include; 1. Weak Battery If your Ridgeline’s
Regular truckofmine.com readers know the relationship between regular oil changes and engine life. We’ve pounded the point home with a series of posts revolving around the importance of changing car oil in time, how to change the oil, and what grade oil to use. What happens if you go for too long without an oil
Apart from just driving the wheels through the gearbox, it also drives other crucial components like the AC compressor, your alternator, and a couple of pumps. A serpentine belt and a couple of pulleys transmit power from the crankshaft to these components, transferring mechanical power to turn them. The correct name for the belt is
In most cases, an odometer has the potential to last the entire lifespan of a car. However, it may break down once in a while, requiring a replacement. Additionally, certain components of your car may break down, which may cause you to think you should replace the odometer. When you replace certain car components, you
An overheating engine can lead to other serious car problems such as engine block and cylinder damage which can be costly to repair or replace. Therefore, you should always address engine trouble as soon as any issue arises. However, there are cases where the temperature gauge reads hot, but the engine is cool. In these
Power steering wheel problems can be very inconvenient. And one problem that most drivers find irritating is when you get the steering wheel locked up while parked. It makes it difficult to turn your steering wheel when navigating and prevents turning your ignition key. As a result, your steering wheel can lock when parked or while
Early automatic transmission vehicles and some cheap units using simple gearboxes still want to give you a way to hold specific gears for as long as you want. Some manufacturers shift from the traditional PRND shift sequence to add other features on their gear selector to achieve this on a budget. The additions vary depending
While each automaker seems to have its way of naming vehicles, some common abbreviations often show up across brand lineups. These abbreviations denote a trim level characterized by different design, functionality, or engine capabilities in most cases. SE is one such abbreviation. In most cases, SE means Sports Edition. Other manufacturers use the same abbreviation
Oxygen sensors are one of the many mandatory sensors in modern fuel-injected engines. They are relatively simple devices that check oxygen proportions. The upstream sensor monitors the exhaust gases before passing through a catalytic converter. Also known as the pre-cat O2 sensor, it gives a snapshot of how complete each combustion cycle is. Too much
People have innovative and novel ideas when it comes to sabotaging a car. While some approaches involve defacing and bashing up a car, some prefer subtle and hidden solutions. The most common vandalism we’ve seen is adding impurities to the fuel tank. This is will either be sugar, salt, water, or the wrong fuel type.