How do I know if my car has antilock brakes? If your vehicle is equipped with an ABS or anti-lock braking system, an alert light is going to illuminate every time you turn your key to the power or on position. This alert light will be yellow in color and will display the words “anti-lock” […]
Read MoreWhy are all the gauges on my Ford F-250 not working?
Why are all the gauges on my Ford F-250 not working? My odometer, speedometer, fuel, tach, trip, and all of the gauges quit working. I’ve checked all of the fuses, and cleaned the battery terminal. What else could cause this problem? The cluster may have failed. Why is my Ford F 350 not working? The […]
Read MoreHow do you unfreeze a frozen engine?
How do you unfreeze a frozen engine? Here are three things to do when your car engine freezes. Running Your Car Can Make the Engine Freeze Worse. It is imperative to not turn the car on. Let the Frozen Engine Thaw. Once you have left the car in a warm place, let the engine thaw […]
Read MoreWhere is the ECU on a Nissan Maxima?
Where is the ECU on a Nissan Maxima? The ECU is located on the floor directly behind the radio. You do NOT need to remove any glove box, dash, or vents to access it. There is a black plastic cover with 2 round plastic snaps that cover the ECU. From the driver’s side, the cover […]
Read MoreCan an oil leak be expensive to fix?
Can an oil leak be expensive to fix? Besides being messy, oil leaks can cause serious engine problems. Depending on the type of vehicle you have, the engine that is in it and the location of the oil leak, repair costs can range from as little as $150 to as much as $1200. The good […]
Read MoreWhy does check engine light blinking and car shaking?
Why does check engine light blinking and car shaking? When the cylinder does not work as expected or it does not pass the fuel and air every time the crankshaft turns, it misfires. As a result, the engine runs rough and it makes the overall car shaking. Why does Audi display the check engine light? […]
Read MoreWhat type of simple machine is a tow truck?
What type of simple machine is a tow truck? Examples: Car Jack combines wedge and screw, Crane or tow truck combines lever and pulley, Wheel barrow combines wheel and axle with a lever. What kind of simple machine is a jack which is used to lift a car to be repaired? A hydraulic jack uses […]
Read MoreCan you turn left on a red arrow of the light is green?
Can you turn left on a red arrow of the light is green? A: The answer is no. With signals like this, drivers have to follow the turn-signal lights, and if the left arrow signal isn’t green, they can’t make a left turn, even if the light for through traffic is green. When can you […]
Read MoreWhat does cover if the car is deemed a total loss?
What does cover if the car is deemed a total loss? A total loss is where the cost to repair the vehicle EXCEED the market value. That is the correct point the vehicle is a total loss, at it is no longer economical to repair. The only time a vehicle can be deal with as […]
Read MoreHow do you determine the degree of a burn?
How do you determine the degree of a burn? There are three levels of burns: First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling. Second-degree burns affect both the outer and underlying layer of skin. They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. Third-degree burns affect the deep layers […]
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