Have you ever had your AC turn off due to the car overheating like I have? It’s a sickening feeling to watch that temperature gauge rise as steam begins to boil out of the engine compartment. When that happens, is there anything you can do, or do you immediately call a tow truck? When you … Read more
One day I was driving my car to the store when suddenly, the car engine started misfiring. I pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and got my car towed to a qualified mechanic. After the mechanic checked out my car, he told me that there was a problem with … Read more
The mass airflow sensor is a critical component of any car. It is largely responsible for the air-to-fuel ratio within your engine. So, what happens if you disconnect your mass airflow sensor? Your gas mileage will become inefficient if you disconnect your mass airflow sensor without replacing it. Engine jerking and stalling are also common … Read more
One day, when I was driving my car, I noticed an incredibly loud and persistent engine knocking sound when I was accelerating. Assuming that it was just a fluke, I carried on driving, but the noise kept getting worse so I decided to take my car to the nearest mechanic for an assessment. The mechanic … Read more
Few things are as stressful as trying to start your car without success. It’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed when your car won’t start, but there’s no reason to panic. So, what does it mean when your car won’t start after getting gas? Your car won’t start after getting gas if the starter motor, … Read more
The coolant in your car is responsible for keeping the engine at a safe operating temperature. It does this by absorbing heat from the engine and transferring it to the air. The antifreeze in the coolant prevents it from freezing in cold weather and boiling in hot weather. It also protects the engine from corrosion. … Read more
When purchasing my first EcoDiesel engine, I did some research on the reliability and problems that I could expect from the engine. Since EcoDiesel engines are relatively new engine technology it is important to understand the different issues you could have. The most common EcoDiesel engine problems are engine failures, timing chain issues, fuel pump … Read more
One day, I was driving my car and pressed the brakes. However, instead of stopping, my car shut down. I managed to coast to a stop on the side of the road. Thankfully, there wasn’t any traffic and I wasn’t injured. However, I had no idea what caused my car to shut down like that … Read more