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
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Is it OK to weld a cracked rim?
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
Will a bigger battery hurt my car?
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
Is there a big difference between 5w30 and 5w40?
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
Why won’t my car move when I put it in drive or reverse?
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
How do I turn on the sound on my Viper alarm?
Turn on the active arming feature of your Viper car alarm using the alarm remote control. Press and hold the lit icon on your remote that resembles a closed padlock Read more
What would cause a fuse to melt?
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
What does it mean when your fuse is hot?
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
Why does my car wheel not turn?
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
Why does my air recirculation button turn off?
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
