Modern-day cars are equipped with a sophisticated cooling system that has multiple heat sensors and a computer-controlled electric fan. It is designed to keep the engine running in every weather. …
Check engine light on can be alarming, there’s literally never a good time for a breakdown. But don’t panic, I’m a mechanic and you are in the correct place, in …
I drive an older classic car and I add new oil to old oil all the time. It’s called topping up the engine oil. No substitute for a good oil …
The blown head gasket is a real pain, some gaskets just fail with old age, and others are provoked; either way, a blown head gasket means the vehicle can’t be …
I’m a mechanic for over twenty years and I’ve worked on a ton of water-damaged cars. Most drivers don’t fully appreciate just how devastating driving a car through a simple …
Changing the oil and filter is one of the simpler car maintenance chores, but sometimes even the simplest jobs can go wrong. Leaking oil is a cause for investigation, but …
Car trouble can cause a ton of anxiety, breakdowns, broken schedules, the possibility of a large workshop bill…all set off your internal alarm. In this post, I’ll restore calm by …
Transmission oil mixing with coolant is a serious problem that needs immediate attention. If you’re lucky enough to catch this early, you can save yourself a ton of repair bills. …
No need to panic, we’ll get this sorted out. Car engine overheating is a common problem and most simply require topping up with coolant, but wow there… we’ll need to …
Car engine failure is a horrible feeling, coasting to the side of the road, your heart sinks. The last time it happened to me I was almost home, just coasting …