Despite the convenience of owning a car, they require periodic maintenance to ensure it performs effectively and preserves its lifespan. However, professional servicing can be expensive, so most car owners prefer doing the less complex tasks themselves. One essential component in fuel-injected vehicles is the throttle body, which requires periodic cleaning. Fortunately, cleaning the throttle
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A bad ignition coil wire will not only affect your ability to operate your car, it will also lead to more serious damaged in the long run. And in some cases, replacing the other damaged components will cost a lot more than replacing the spark plug wires. Keep reading to learn how to identify and
The diesel fuel pump is the most complex and essential part of the diesel engine. It creates a high pressure of 15,000 psi or more on newer vehicles to maintain a fine mist of diesel needed for proper ignition. Therefore, the high-pressure fuel pump must be sturdy and durable enough to handle the pressure of compressed air
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
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