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8 Causes of Ticking Noise In Engine When Accelerating

Given all those moving parts on a vehicle’s engine, it is bound to make some noise when driving. While in many instances these noises are hard to notice since there are not very intense, in some cases the sound can be a little unusual such as a ticking. Ticking sound coming from your engine is not […]

8 Reasons Car Shakes When Idle & How to Fix in 4 Steps

A mechanically sound car should not shake at any point whether it is idle or you are driving. Shaking when idling is an even bigger concern since the vehicle is not being subjected to any pressure from acceleration or the road terrain. Shaking when idle or rough idling as any motorists often refer to it as […]

8 Reasons Your Car Shaking While Driving and 4 Solutions

While it is not unusual for cars to shake when driving, this does not mean it is okay to live with it as it is usually a sign that there is an issue with the vehicle that needs attention. Sometimes the shakes will result from the terrain that you are driving through but in some instances, […]

Check Vsc System: What Does it Means & How to Reset

For those that drive in harsh climate conditions a lot, the VSC system is one of the most useful features on their vehicle as it will help ensure the vehicle maintains excellent tractions. VSC or Vehicle Stability Control is a common feature in many Lexus and Toyota vehicle models, and it kicks in immediately it realizes […]

7 Reasons Your Oil Smells Like Gas & How to Prevent

Gas and oil are two of the most important fluids in your vehicle, but with modern engines, each has a separate function, and so they should not mix when doing their respective jobs. But, in some instances, you might find your oil with a strong gas smell, which is an indication that some gas found its […]

7 Reasons Make Car Shuts Off While Driving & 5 Solutions

Cars are highly complex machines with many components and moving parts, and this makes them prone to failing in different ways as any of these parts can stop working unexpectedly. But, one of the most annoying fails, and what many motorists dread most is a car shutting off when driving. Besides being annoying, it can also […]

How Hot Does A Car Exhaust Pipe Get?

As a motorist, you have probably noticed that the exhaust pipe is one of the hottest parts of your vehicle. But, chances are that you do not know exactly how hot it gets. And while for many drivers how hot the exhausts pipe gets might not seem important, it is worth noting the temperature to expect […]

Advantages & Disadvantages of Straight Pipe Exhaust

For some time now, the straight pipe exhaust has been one of the most fascinating things for motorists always looking to enhance the performance of their vehicle. Many motorists love the straight pipe exhaust for its superior performance when compared to the standard exhaust type as it will provide the least amount of backpressure. And despite […]

Where Is The Fuel Pump Relay? Symptoms & How to Test

While various things can lead to ignition issues and other problems starting the vehicle, in many instances, most of these issues can be traced back to the fuel pump relay. A fuel pump relay is one of those small vehicle components that play a huge role in the functioning of the vehicle, and hence a bad […]

5 Causes of Transmission Leak (Repair Cost & Prevention)

Photo: anewwayforward.orgA leaking transmission system will not only mess up your driveway and garage floor with a puddle of red fluid but can also have adverse effects on your vehicle. If the transmission fluid is leaking, it means there will not be enough of it in the transmission system, and hence it will not function optimally, […]

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