Electronic stability control ESC is a safety feature for cars with advanced dynamic support. ESC enables the driver to maintain control of the cars during extreme car maneuvers or slippery roads. However, what does Service ESC light on a car dashboard mean? How to fix this warning light? It’s sometimes concerning but we are here to help you. What Does … Continue Reading
Crankshaft position sensor gets damaged due to engine overheating, wiring issues, and reluctor wheel problems and needs replacement. If you are stuck in the road because of a faulty crankshaft position sensor, you can apply a temporary fix for the crankshaft position sensor. In this case, you can try to turn off and on the car, clean the sensor, apply … Continue Reading
Catalytic converter is a valuable yet essential component to pass emission tests but takes thousands to replace if gets damaged. However, there are some cheapest way to fix catalytic converters that you can apply to avoid breaking the bank. You can clean the converter, add some “SJ”-type of motor oil, and fix holes or leaks to restore functionality of your … Continue Reading
Car can make different types of noises 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 such as damaged brake pads, bent splash plates, jammed drum brakes or faulty brakes. Squeaking noise basically generates from front wheel or rear … Continue Reading
High exhaust temperature warning light is a concerning issue for car owners as it can cause incomplete combustion, overheating and damage catalytic converter. So if your exhaust is becoming excessively hot, you should know how to fix high exhaust temperature to avoid these consequences. In this case, you can slow down and avoid acceleration while driving or stop your car … Continue Reading
Overdrive function on automatic transmission car reduces RPM to a certain speed to help in acceleration and provide more fuel-efficient driving. This function can malfunction and cause the overdrive light to blink or flash due to a damaged speed sensor, low temperature, damaged wires or internal issues on transmission. Though this issue requires mechanical help, knowing how to fix overdrive … Continue Reading
Chevy 5.3L engine is extremely reliable for its exceptional longevity. However, it has some major problems including engine misfires, coolant loss and oil pressure problems that can reduce its lifespan. You may experience Chevy 5.3 oil pressure problems due to a clogged screen, dirty oil filter, stuck oil pressure relief valve or damaged fuel pump. If oil pressure drops down … Continue Reading
If your car idles fine but sputters when accelerating hard or slowly at low or high RPM, it can be due to lack of fuel, lean air-fuel mixture, or a faulty fuel system. Damaged catalytic converter, bad O2 sensor, or faulty MAF sensor can also cause engine sputtering problems. If you continue driving with a sputtering engine, it can cause … Continue Reading
Fuses are used in all types of modern cars. They are one of the most efficient components that keep car’s electronic devices safe. So a blown car fuse will effect most of your car electric parts. Your car’s turn signal light won’t work properly, headlight may blink fast and power doors malfunctions due to a blown car fuse. We also … Continue Reading
Ignition switches can fail or get damaged due to everyday wear and tire, temperature problems, or broken springs. The most common symptoms of a bad ignition switch are difficulty in turning or removing key, engine won’t start or engine stalling when driving. Though you can bypass faulty ignition switches using a hot wire, jumper cable, or drilling keyhole, these can … Continue Reading