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Cylinder 1 Misfire, Car Shaking: Common Reasons and Fixes

Your car may be shaking exactly because of the misfiring cylinder, and the cylinder misfire is usually caused by issues with the ignition or fuel supply.

Car Ran Out of Gas and Won't Start after Refueling – What's Wrong?

Your car may refuse to start after refueling because of a faulty fuel pump, clogged fuel filter, issues with the purge valve, wrongly installed gas cap.

What Does TC with a Slash Through It Mean? Traction Control Warning

If you come across the TC with a slash warning, read this article to learn more about the issues behind this light and traction control problems.

Truck Won't Turn Over But Has Power - What's Wrong?

There is nothing more frustrating than the situation when your truck won’t turn over but has power. What should you do?

2018-2024 BMW 3-Series 330i 2.0L Turbo Engine (B48): Problems, Longevity, and Specs

I want to tell you about the base engine of the BMW 3-Series in the US – the 2.0L Turbo engine in the 330i version that is essentially the B48 engine. 

How to Unpair Phone from Car? Easiest And Fastest Ways

You can unpair the phone from your car by deactivating Bluetooth in the phone. Also, you may delete the paired device from the memory of the infotainment system.

Does Charging Your EV to 85 Percent Help Preserve the Battery?

Charging your EV to 85% instead of 100% really helps you preserve the battery life a little. But, in most cases, the effect is so small that you won’t even notice it. 

Car Still Moves with Parking Brake On - What's the Problem?

Your car can move when on the parking brake because of bad rear brake pads, poor parking brake wires, electronic issues, or problems with ABS.

Will Cataclean Clear the Check Engine Light? Still Believe in Magic?

Cataclean will not clear the check engine light, in most cases, because it’s not a magical solution that will clear the old and dead catalytic converter. 

How to Fix Play in Steering Rack? Locating and Solving the Issue

Fixing free play in a steering rack is not easy – you will need to have the rack diagnosed properly and decide whether it can be repaired or should be replaced.

Can I Pass Fog Test with My Check Engine Light On? We Explain

If you ignore the check engine light and drive to a fog testing station, you will most likely fail the fog test.

Highest Mileage 6.0 Vortec L50. Tips to Prolong Its Life

For this article, we are primarily interested in the Vortec 6.0 and its longevity, more specifically the highest mileage 6.0 Vortec. 

2018-2024 Buick Enclave 3.6L V6 Engine (LFY): Problems, Longevity, and Specs

Today, I will tell you about the 3.6L V6 engine in the new Buick Enclave and will outline its common problems, advantages, and some hidden facts that you should know. 

Engine Oil Too Thin: Symptoms and Bad Consequences

If your oil is too thin in the engine, this will cause low oil pressure, poor lubrication of engine head units, harsh work of the oil pump, and quick engine wear. 

WD-40 to Stop Squeaky Belt - Does This Method Work?

The WD-40 lubricant is not a good idea for any belt in your car. It won’t help much to fix slipping and it will most likely destroy your belt in the long run. 

10 DIY Car Maintenance Tasks You Can Do at Home

Today, I will show you 10 DIY car maintenance tasks that you can do at home and prevent money from slippering out of your wallet. 

How Long Does It Take to Replace a Torque Converter? We Explain

Replacing a torque converter in your engine may take a minimum of 4 hours in the dealership or repair shop and up to two days if done on your own. 

2024 Chevy Trax 1.2L Turbo Engine (LIH): Problems, Longevity, and Specs

Today, I will tell you more about the 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that is going to be available in the Chevy Trax starting with the 2024 model year. 

Mercedes Has No Power When Accelerate – Here's Why and How to Fix This

Your Mercedes may lose power because of problems with the fuel pump, a clogged fuel filter, or blockages in the air supply. 

Mazda Security Indicator Light Flashing When Car Is Off - Why?

If your Mazda Security Indicator light is flashing when your car is off, it is just to indicate that the system is active.