The car’s AC compressor turns on and off after a certain interval to maintain a comfortable environment regardless of outside weather. But what if the car AC compressor cycles on and off every 5 seconds? Short cycling is a concerning issue as it can damage the compressor, make the travel irritating, and cost expensive repair. An AC compressor may turn … Continue Reading
Car engine overheated and AC turned off automatically, both are serious issues. Is your car display showing AC off due to high engine temperature massage? Your car can show this error message due to a damaged thermostat, faulty temperature sensor, bad AC compressor, or low coolant level. After having this warning message, cool down the engine first, visually inspect it … 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
What is the difference between serpentine belt vs timing belt? It’s significant, particularly for the car owner who often handles car’s routine maintenance. The main difference between these belts is serpentine belts don’t have teeth and connect the alternator and A/C compressor to the engine and are placed outside the engine. The timing belt maintains accurate ratios between the camshafts … Continue Reading
Car engine oil changing may seems a three steps straightforward process. But a little mistake can cause severe damage to the engine and experiencing shaking can be the announcement. You are worried and finding reasons and solutions of car shaking after oil change. I discussed the most potential reasons for car shaking after oil change along with simple solutions. We’ll … 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
Chevy uses various sizes of lug bolt patterns on their vehicle which makes it a bit time-consuming to find the exact replacement parts. However, if your Chevy vehicle needs a wheel with 6 lug bolt pattern, you won’t have to suffer much. Why? Are all Chevy 6 lug bolt patterns the same? Yes. All Chevy 6 lug bolt patterns are … Continue Reading
When driving my car, I suddenly notice that the turn signal blinking too fast than usual whenever I try to change direction. After a little inspection, I found, all the lights working properly. Why is my turn signal blinks fast but all lights work? It’s a common question of most vehicle owners however the answer varies. The car’s turn signal … Continue Reading
The alternator is an integral part of a vehicle that controls the performance of its battery, electric devices, and the engine’s components. If an alternator becomes weak or damaged, your car will experience several issues like engine shaking, rough idle, and dead battery. However, can a weak alternator cause poor engine performance? Yes, a weak battery disturbs the consistent current … 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