2016

Rear Windows Not Working Right? 3 Signs the Problem Could Be Your Rear-Window Transmission

Did you know that the rear windows on your car are powered by a transmission? It's true. The rear-window transmission is responsible for making sure that your rear windows move up and down smoothly. Unfortunately, once the rear-window transmission gives out, you're going to be left with windows that won't open or close. Luckily, before it gives out completely, your rear-window transmission will send out some warning signs. Here are three signs that your rear windows are about stop moving.

Everything You Should Know About Check Engine Code P0401

If you own a car that was built after 1996, it has a great feature called an OBD sensor. This sensor allows you to diagnose any issues that your car may have by plugging a small reader in and retrieving computer codes. If you've received a code of P0401, it means that you have insufficient EGR flow. To understand why this is an issue, you first should know what an EGR is.

How Sulphuric Acid Plays A Role In Your Car Battery And How To Keep The Battery Going

Sulphuric acid is a highly caustic material that, if not diluted, could burn through a number of materials. It is diluted with water in most car batteries so that the electrical charges that pass between the two lead plates is easily conducted via the water and acid. If you want to keep your car battery running for as long a life as you can get out of it, here is how to "

Preventative Care For Tires

Your tires can last a long time with the right preventative maintenance. Here are some tips to enable you to use your tires for an extended time.  Check the Pressure Regularly Keeping your tires full can save you from replacing them too early. The tires will have a stated range of air pressure where they operate most efficiently. Let your tires get too low on air pressure, and you risk doing damage to the wheel itself or having a blowout.

How Do You Know If The Timing Belt Needs To Be Replaced?

The timing belt in your vehicle makes sure that all of the valves open and close at the correct intervals while the engine is running. In a nutshell, it keeps the valves in correct timing with the piston's movement. It's easy to see then why having a properly functioning timing belt is so important to your car. Having it snap will cause your car to stall out at best, and cause severe damage to the pistons and cylinders at worst.