With the rise of modern engines with smaller oil passages, thinner engine oils are now preferred by drivers. This is why more people are choosing 10W30 motor oils over 15W40 oils. In our 10W30 vs 15W40 guide, we’ll discover which…
Your car’s engine is built to operate within temperatures ranging between 195 and 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, sometimes, the temperatures may stray outside the range for various reasons. So, what are the reasons for engine temp spikes, then return to…
The incidence of your car overheating and then going back to normal inexplicably can be a mystery to you. But the phenomenon has certain reasons behind it. Why is your car overheating and then going back to normal often? It…
I often get this issue where a car runs fine when idling or at low speeds. However, the car overheats when you accelerate or drive at highway speeds. What you may not know is that this issue can cause serious…
Seeing the battery light on the dashboard is concerning, and if the car shuts off simultaneously, it needs your attention. You need to look at it in no time to avoid any fatal problems. So, why does the car shut…
If you’re a car owner, you know how frustrating it can be when something goes wrong with your vehicle. One issue that can cause a lot of stress is when a spark plug blows out of the engine. This can…
A jolting explosion disrupts the sweet harmony of a motor vehicle. What is it, you may wonder. Little does you know the spark plug has blown out of the cylinder head. So, why does a spark plug blow out of…
Jump-starting helps the engine start by providing power to the starter motor and the ignition system, as the battery would. Usually, this gets the engine to start and run, charging the battery for the next startup. But what could be…
There shouldn’t be any problem idling your car with the AC on. But in some cases, your car will shut off while idling in the park or in the drive with your AC on. But why does the car shut…
You pull up to the gas station running on low fuel, fill the tank, and head back to the car. But when you go to start the ignition, nothing happens. Or the engine sputters and struggles before finally turning over.…