Dashboard warning lights are such an important part of our vehicles, yet many of them go unnoticed or ignored. There are various lights and symbols you may see appear on your dash, usually with vague depictions of the system the vehicle is warning you about. While not every light that could appear on your dash […]
Modern vehicles have become heavier than ever with the introduction of mainstream creature comforts, safety regulations, and increased use of electronics. One technology we take for granted in daily driving is power steering. Without our power steering systems, turning your vehicle would be very difficult. These systems use a hydraulic fluid called power steering fluid […]
Seeing a puddle of oil under your vehicle is frustrating, but noticing a loss of oil without a visible leak can be even worse. When the leak is external, it’s a lot easier (and generally less expensive) to get diagnosed. When your motor is burning oil, either internally or externally, it can sometimes be much […]
Many automotive issues can be difficult to notice during daily driving, but your vehicle jerking when you accelerate is not one you’ll be able to ignore. It’s obvious and a bit unsettling when you hit the gas pedal and feel a large hesitation in the power delivery. Unfortunately, even though you can tell something is […]
Everything within your engine is perfectly synchronized. It’s amazing that motors can produce so much power and move so quickly with perfect precision, every stroke, every time. This flawless timing of your engine is the responsibility of, unsurprisingly, your timing chain/belt. Both timing belts and timing chains carry out the job of ensuring your valves […]