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Without question, the CEL (check engine light) is the most common warning light drivers see when something is wrong with their car. Unfortunately, when the CEL comes on, it’s often accompanied by anxiety and stress. It’s easy to assume the worst when that yellow light comes on. The check engine light alone isn’t always indicative… …

A ticking sound coming from under the hood is one of those noises that makes most drivers a little nervous, and for good reason. Sometimes it’s nothing serious. Other times it’s an early warning sign of a problem that will only get more expensive the longer it’s ignored. Common Reasons Your Engine Might Be Ticking… …

Automotive batteries typically don’t get much attention until you experience a problem starting your vehicle; however, despite their relatively long lifespans, it’s still important to keep an eye on your vehicle’s battery to ensure it’s free from corrosion or wear that can disrupt the electrical connection. If you’ve looked at the engine bay of an… …

Diesel engines operate similarly in many ways to traditional gasoline engines, using internal combustion to propel the vehicle forward. However, there are a few major differences between the two that are important for any diesel vehicle owner to understand. These unique engines also require unique maintenance services, such as the replacement of diesel exhaust fluid.… …

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as getting in your vehicle in the morning, turning the key, and hearing your engine struggling to turn over. A slow-starting car can make your daily commutes nervewracking, as you know there’s an issue in your vehicle preventing it from starting right up. While issues in the ignition system often… …

​ Engines produce a ton of heat while they run. Keeping the engine at a safe operating temperature is the role of the cooling system. The cooling system consists of many parts, including the radiator, heater core, thermostat, and water pump. Over time, these components can wear out and fail. What Is a Coolant Leak… …

Power steering is one of those systems in our vehicles that often goes taken for granted and is mostly forgotten while operating properly. That is, until it experiences a failure. The loss of power steering can be one of the most abrupt and worrying sensations while driving, as you lose the hydraulic or electric steering… …

You’ve likely become pretty in tune with your vehicle over the course of your daily drives, which makes it easy to tell when something just isn’t quite right in your suspension system. Even if it doesn’t massively change the way the vehicle handles, noticing any unusual feeling when going over a bump or taking a… …

Our vehicles use a variety of warning lights to communicate information about issues in important systems of your vehicle. You’ve probably encountered a few of these before, such as the check engine light or the tire pressure warning.  One of these warning lights that may appear is the battery warning light, which appears as an… …

While most drivers recognize spark plugs as an important component within their engine, glow plugs are a component that often becomes mixed up with its counterpart with a similar name despite playing very different roles in engine operation. In this article, we’ll go over what spark plugs and glow plugs are as well as the… …