You probably wonder why your back brakes squeak when you drive reverse? It’s that time of year again when your car starts making strange noises. One of the most common complaints this time of year is a squeaking noise from the back brakes while reversing. There are a few reasons why your car’s back brakes … Read more
When you’re parking your car, whether it’s in the driveway or at the mall, you might notice a popping noise coming from the rear of your vehicle when you shift into reverse gear. This can be pretty alarming and make you wonder why this sound occurs. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set standards to bring down levels of car pollutants, and the auto industry has responded by developing new emission control technologies. A catalytic converter is an emissions control device that converts toxic exhaust gas into less harmful substances. It’s a crucial part of the car. When the cat … Read more
The car’s anti-lock brake system (ABS) prevents wheel lockup when you’re braking hard by automatically modulating the hydraulic pressure that builds up in the brake lines according to how much the wheels are slipping. If you have a problem with ABS, you may notice that your brakes vibrate or shake when you stop. This is … Read more
The valve cover gasket is a flexible, steel-reinforced rubber sheet that forms a seal between the valve cover and engine block. The gasket prevents oil from seeping into the spark plug housing. The valve cover gaskets are vital to vehicle functionality – they prevent oil from leaking all over the cylinder head and the engine … Read more
No, if your engine has a bad timing belt, or timing belt slips, you could still have sparks. Timing refers to the sequence of which events are happening in an engine combustion cycle. Having bad timing can cause problems like poor engine running. There are several parts of the engine that advance and retard the … Read more
One of the most common sounds that drivers may hear is the sound of a flat tire. A car tire will deflate over time, which can lead to poor gas mileage and even less control on the road if it’s not taken care of. However, most cars don’t sound like they have a flat tire … Read more
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular with the public, but an issue that many owners have been reporting is a malfunction of their automatic windows opening on their own. While this may not be a problem for everyone, it seems to be a potentially dangerous flaw in some models – particularly when you … Read more
If you are experiencing problems with your fuel pump not working, you may be able to fix the problem by replacing the relay. The relay is responsible for providing power to the fuel pump when you press down on the gas pedal. If it does not work properly, your fuel pump will stop working once … Read more
A car’s exhaust system is designed to meet emissions requirements by burning fuel more efficiently. Sensors are used to measure the car’s emissions. The downstream and upstream o2 sensors, for example, tell your vehicle when it needs a tune-up or new catalytic converter so that it can be compliant with EPA guidelines. In this post … Read more
