Category: Car Maintenance

As General Motors alludes to in the publication above, engine flushes can damage your engine. The chemicals in flushing additives can damage engine seals, leading to expensive repairs in the Read more

A crack on the front face of the wheel compromises the structural integrity of the wheel, as does a crack on one of the spokes. A crack inside the barrel Read more

As several people have stated, no, a larger battery will not harm your alternator (or other electrical components), provided that it is putting out the correct voltage. Can a battery Read more

5w40 oil is not thicker has it has a higher viscosity. 5w30 has lower viscosity hence it is suitable to use in hot or lower temperatures. 5w40 has higher viscosity Read more

If the oil level is full and the transmission does not move in drive or reverse, then put the transmission in low. If the vehicle moves in low, then the Read more

this happens when fuse has a false contact. a bad contact in the tips of fuse cause extreme heat in the metal fuse and then plastic comes to melt. look Read more

The fuse getting hot indicates a poor connection at the fuse (or a faulty fuse). Clean the contacts in the fuse holder and ensure there is enough spring pressure to Read more

The most common cause of a stiff steering wheel is the lack of enough power steering fluid in the system. This condition can arise if there’s fluid leakage from the Read more

Well-Known Member. Recirc shuts off to prevent stale air in the cabin. Max A/C also closes fresh air intake and only uses recirc’d air. When should I use the recirculation Read more

When these functions are off, the indicator light on the instrument panel illuminates. Press and hold this switch for two seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Read more