Every gas-powered and hybrid vehicle comes fitted with a fuel filter. Hence why you are required to take your car for service after clocking a particular set amount of miles. Most drivers/car owners forget about the fuel filter because it’s tucked away under the car. Ignoring the fuel filter or not getting it changed regularly can lead to a host of problems. For starters, all the fuel used in the engine goes through the fuel filter. It resides in your car for the sole purpose of protecting…

Overheating is one of several problems car owners may encounter during the lifetime of their vehicle. When a car overheats, the engine is running too hot. This happens for several reasons. It may also be because the heat is not venting out efficiently or the cooling system is not functioning properly. So, what causes a car to overheat? 1. Leaking in Your Car Cooling System A car engine overheats when there is a leaking in the cooling system. The leak may be coming from a number of places: the…

The Massive Airflow (MAF) Sensor plays a critical role in your car. It’s objective is to help the vehicle maintain the fuel-air ratio. The sensor takes in the volume air levels entering the engine and registers the info in the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The latter calculates the amount of gas the fuel injectors require to distribute to every cylinder. Since it plays a vital role in the running of your car, it’s essential that you look out for signs and symptoms that might cause the engine to…

There may come a time when you notice that your car fan keeps running well after your car has been turned off. In fact, it may seem like it doesn’t shut off at all. There are several potential reasons for this, and you should be aware that if your car fan won’t stop running, there is most likely a problem with your car that needs to be checked out. Here are some reasons why your fan might keep running. Overheating Overheating is probably the most common cause of a constantly running fan. The…

There are few things more frustrating in life than hopping in your car with somewhere to go, and it doesn’t start. The battery is one of the major causes of car issues. Every driver should have a passing knowledge of the battery so that they can tell when it’s dead. The battery functions as the heart of the vehicle. If it is not working properly, then the rest of the vehicle will suffer. Here are some signs that your car battery has died or is close to it. Car Cranks Without Starting When you…