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Rough Idle & Misfires - Is It Your Spark Plug or Ignition Coil?

It’s mind-boggling how two different car parts - spark plug and ignition coil - going bad can cause two different issues with identical symptoms! You don’t have to be a genius to know which is which – with this little hack!

Sep 15th, 2021

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Common Chassis OBD II Trouble Codes & How to Fix Them - Part 1

Know more about Chassis or C-type OBDII codes and find a short, easy to understand explanation of the likely affected parts, symptoms, and common fixes of C0000, C0238, C0300, C0305, and C1778.

Sep 14th, 2021

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What Are the Signs of a Bad Catalytic Converter?

Get a crash course on Catalytic Converters 101 and find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about faulty cats, including when cleaning them can be an option vs replacing totally.

Sep 10th, 2021

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17 Ways to Detect a Problem by the Colour of Your Car’s Exhaust Smoke

Is your car sending you a smoke signal? Here are 17 likely reasons for the black, blue, grey, or white exhaust smoke coming out of your car’s tailpipe. Read this article to know and act before it’s too late.

Sep 03rd, 2021

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Common Body OBD II Trouble Codes & How to Fix Them - Part 1

This article covers Body or B-type OBDII codes, including a short explanation of the likely affected parts, symptoms, and common fixes of B0001, B0028, B00C6, and B1975.

Sep 02nd, 2021

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Common Powertrain OBD II Codes & How to Fix Them – Part 1

Find out the meaning, symptoms, and easy fixes of common OBD2 trouble codes (like P0171, PO300, P0411, P0440, and more), and be amazed that something as simple as closing the fuel tank cap can fix some issues!

Aug 24th, 2021

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OBD Trouble Codes Explained & How to Read Them

How do you decode OBD trouble codes? Do you want to understand the basics? Like if you see the trouble code P0302, you’ll instantly know that it’s a powertrain problem. Want to know more?

Aug 12th, 2021

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What Is OBD?

What’s an OBD, and why are there so many different names to it like OBD1, OBD2, OBD II, and EOBD? More importantly, why do you need it, or do you? Here’s the lowdown on OBD or on-board diagnostics. Easy explanation.

Aug 03rd, 2021

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How to Bleed Your Brakes DIY

Haven’t heard about brake bleeding or bleeding your car’s brake? I don’t blame you. Many people haven’t either, but here’s what it is, how it works, and whether it’s something you want to DIY or ask the pros for.

Jul 28th, 2021

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Torque Converter, Single Clutch Auto, and CVT: How Do They Differ?

Confused about the automotive jargon your mechanic is throwing at you? Well, don’t be – for starters, let’s see what torque converter, CVT, SCT, and DCT are in the simplest terms possible.

Jul 07th, 2021

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Maintenance Tips for Automatic Transmissions

Driving has become so much simpler with automatic transmissions, but things have also become more complex underneath. As much as possible, you don’t want to cause problems to your transmission. Here’s my secret.

Jul 06th, 2021

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How Do You Free A Seized Piston?

Learn how to deal with piston seizure here! Know what it is, what causes it, and whether you should attempt to DIY a seized piston in the first place!

Apr 08th, 2021

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How Do You Know If Your Engine Is Detonating?

Engine pre-ignition and knocking don’t sound as terrifying as engine detonation, but not knowing one from the other makes all three alarming! Get rid of the confusion and set these terms straight! Right here!

Mar 31st, 2021

Technical

Air Suspensions: Common Problems, Easy Solutions

Does your car use an air suspension system? Then you’ll need this article to give you timely heads-ups when things go wrong with your car’s air suspension and the best way to deal with them. Read it here!

Mar 24th, 2021

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What Are 5 Common Signs Of Suspension Problems?

Wouldn't it be great if you could diagnose a bad suspension as soon as the first symptom starts appearing? Learn how to spot suspension issues by yourself right here!

Mar 12th, 2021