Your car’s coolant temperature sensor (CTS) plays a vital role in keeping your engine running at the correct temperature. This small but essential component communicates with the engine control unit …
Your car’s radiator fan is a silent hero in the battle against engine overheating, quietly ensuring your engine stays cool even during scorching summer drives or heavy traffic jams. Yet, …
Your serpentine belt powers essential engine components like the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. But when it starts to fail, so does your car. A worn belt can …
Ever noticed your temperature gauge acting strangely? Or maybe your heater isn’t blowing hot air like it should? These might seem like minor inconveniences, but they could be warning signs …
A drive belt tensioner keeps your vehicle’s serpentine belt under the right amount of tension to operate vital components like the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor. When …
The water pump is a vital part of your engine’s cooling system, keeping the engine temperature in check by circulating coolant through the engine and radiator. When the water pump …
Replacing your vehicle radiator isn’t the worst job, and with a little knowledge and the right tools, a home DIY mechanic can easily master it. That said, it is possible …
Modern-day cars have a sophisticated cooling system with multiple heat sensors and a computer-controlled electric fan. It is designed to keep the engine running in every weather. However, overheating can …
Cold air at idle is uncomfortable and frustrating, especially on winter mornings. Winter commuting under these conditions is a miserable experience. But not to worry, the solution is at hand …
The heater not blowing is no joke, I lived and worked as a mechanic in Canada for a time, and nothing could have prepared me for the winters. A good …
Warning light on, low coolant level, but what if you’re in a pinch and you don’t have coolant, but you do have water? It is common practice to top up …
Car trouble can cause a ton of anxiety, breakdowns, broken schedules, and the possibility of a large workshop bill…all set off your internal alarm. In this post, I’ll restore calm …