Whether you’re a professional mechanic working in a repair shop or an enthusiast DIYer working in your home garage, a transmission jack is a specialized tool you can’t afford to miss. This essential piece of equipment plays a vital role in any garage as it allows you to remove or install a car’s transmission without …
If you own a car, waking up in the morning only to find the battery dead is something you’ve probably experienced at one point. If this happened unexpectedly when getting ready for work, the first step you probably took was to pick your battery charger from the garage to try and recharge your dead battery. …
Whether it’s working on the hydraulic system, replacing the brake pads, or just fixing a minor leak, lifting your vehicle is an inevitable endeavor you must perform regularly. Now, when lifting a vehicle, there are three main factors you must consider. One is the weight of your vehicle, the second is the height of your …
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If you’re driving a manual vehicle, the tachometer is a very essential tool that keeps track of your engine RPM when driving. Now, if you happen to inspect this gauge keenly, you’ll notice that there’s a zone highlighted with a red line. This is usually the shifting zone. Now, for you to enjoy smooth shifting, …
The car starts then sputters and dies is a very serious problem that can frustrate you especially if you’re planning to rush somewhere. But, regardless of being frustrating, starting your engine only for it to sputter and die can be a sign of a deadly underlying issue, which if not remedied on time, can cause …
Whether you own a new or a second-hand vehicle, a car maintenance schedule is one ritual you can’t afford to shy away from. You see, a car is not like a piece of electronics that can be bought and operated with the same numb touch. Since vehicles have multiple moving parts, not forgetting fluids and …
Whether you’ve just bought a new car or you’ve had it for a while, thinking about which type of oil to use for your auto can lead to a lot of confusion. In fact, this question of “Can I use 5W30 instead of 5W20?” has been asked by so many motorists in most automotive forums. …
If you’re an enthusiast driver, then I believe you’ve once experienced a sudden power surge at a time when you needed your car the most. Most motorists have posted this kind of experience in most auto forums where the battery fails to start even after turning on the ignition. If you’re not aware of it, …
If you own a car, then you’ve probably faced that scenario where the car lost power unexpectedly. If I’m not wrong, this happened most probably in the morning when you were getting ready for work. Although you must have jump-started the battery using your neighbor’s battery, the first thing you did after getting to work …
The technology behind headlights has continued to advance since the introduction of the first automobile in the 1880s. From kerosene lamps to dynamo power headlights, the technology has continued to advance due to the introduction of more sophisticated systems. Today, modern carmakers are manufacturing their vehicles with various types of headlight bulbs in a bid …