Are you planning to disable or delete active fuel management (AFM) but worried about the post-delete effect? It’s smart thinking. Many GM, Chevy, or other car owners who have V6 and V8 engines experience various problems after deleting AFM. So, it’s wise to decide by measuring pre and post-effect. The common problems after AFM delete occurs are the engine’s rough … Continue Reading
Service Power Steering Drive with Care sign in your car’s ECU (car computer) isn’t as scary as it sounds. With the proper techniques and attention, even you can fix it successfully without visiting a workshop. However, to do that, you first need to understand the meaning of this particular sign and its causes so that fixing it seems effortless. When … Continue Reading
Toyota has the most reliable Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) which makes the brand the best choice for smooth acceleration and improved fuel economy. Still, many Toyota owner experiences some issue with their CVT gearbox that needs attention. Some common Toyota CVT transmission problems are overheating, delayed motion, making whining and rattling noise, and loss of acceleration. The gearbox can also … Continue Reading
Hybrid car batteries are popular among eco-conscious drivers due to their lower emissions, but they aren’t immune to problems. So you may notice the cooling performance of the hybrid battery is low if something is wrong with the cooling system. Your car can show this error message due to a clogged cooling fan, jammed radiator, blocked bearing or faulty battery. … Continue Reading
The electronic parking brake (EPB) technology of the Honda Civic makes its brake system reliable for smooth and safe riding and parking. Still, many Honda Civic user experiences various problems with the brake system that turns on the warning light and prevent the car from staring. Honda Civic brake system problems can occur due to a stuck electronic parking brake, … Continue Reading
Do you have some leftover 10W30 engine oil and planning to mix it with 5W30 to save some bucks? Will it be a good decision for your engine? Can you mix 5W30 and 10W30? Yes, you can. mix 5W30 and 10W30. But it isn’t necessarily ideal as both oils flow at different rates due to their different temperature endurance. Basically … Continue Reading
5W20 and 5W30 engine oil may have the same cold start properties but they are different in terms of viscosity, fluidity and usage. But, what if your vehicle’s engine oil light turns on and you have some 5W30 and 5W20 engine oil? Can you mix 5W20 and 5W30 and top off the engine? Yes, you can mix 5W20 and 5W30 … Continue Reading
The charging system warning becomes active on the Toyota Camry’s dashboard if something wrong with the battery or alternator. You can shut off this warning light by checking and fixing the issue to avoid causing loss of power, a damaged battery, or getting trapped in the road. But, how to check charging system on Toyota Camry to turn off the … Continue Reading
Catalytic converters, known for their crucial role in reducing harmful exhaust emissions in petrol engines, are often the center of discussion. But do diesel engines have catalytic converters? Yes, today’s diesel engine comes with catalytic converters. Even catalytic converters become a must-need for the vehicle. You can’t drive a car in the USA that doesn’t have these precious components. Otherwise … Continue Reading
A car can make unpleasant noise when you apply brake. Sometimes your car can make squeaking noise while driving but not brakes applied. You can hear a squeaking sound while driving due to plenty of reasons including damaged brake pads, bent splash plates, jammed drum brakes, or faulty brakes. This irritating noise can be produced from the front wheel or … Continue Reading