You generally know when your vehicle is in good working condition or not. If it drives smoothly, you can generally consider things to be well. But if it’s shaking, either through the seat, steering wheel, or brake pedal, that’s not a good sign. A quick search online shows that there are a seemingly limitless number …
Maintenance
There is no reason why you should want to drive a car with a faulty part let alone a water pump. However, it’s understandable if you have no choice and need those few extra miles before getting the water pump fixed. So you may find yourself wondering now whether or not it’s ok to drive …
A car battery plays a crucial role in your car’s ecosystem. It’s not always easy to know if your battery has a problem or not. However, there is a glaring difference in operation between a new battery and recharging a low but healthy battery. Modern car batteries being sold today come already charged from the …
Engine oil is essential to our vehicles because it lubricates the engine components that are constantly moving. It protects these parts from wear and tear by minimizing friction. It’s vital to keep your engine adequately oiled, but if you don’t use that particular vehicle frequently, the oil will end up sitting in the engine for …
For motor oil to function as intended, it needs to have a specific viscosity. If the oil is too thin, it doesn’t offer adequate protection to the engine. Too thick, and it makes it difficult for the engine to start. So what happens to motor oil when it’s freezing outside? Does it freeze up solid …
You depend on your car to run well and let you know when there’s something wrong with it. Anytime a light illuminates on your vehicle’s dashboard, you can and should be slightly alarmed and head to a mechanic ASAP. The same goes for the “Reduced Engine Power” light, a light specific to certain vehicles. A …