Posts by M. Cheep

Understanding Your EGR Valve: What It Is and When It Fails Driving through cities like LA, Chicago, or New York, the haze of air pollution is hard to ignore. Thankfully,…

KYB vs. Bilstein Shocks: Which One’s Right for the Ride? Choosing between brands like KYB and Bilstein isn’t always straightforward. This guide breaks down the shock absorbers from both companies,…

Signs of Loose Battery Cables: What to Look Out For Think your ride might be dealing with loose battery cables? That could mess with the whole electrical system, especially when…

Can You Siphon Gas From a Newer Car? Here’s the Lowdown Ever tried to siphon gas from a 2020 car with just a garden hose? Spoiler alert: it’s not gonna…

Understanding the O/D Off Light: What It Means for Drivers The “O/D Off” light is a common sight on American car dashboards. If it pops up while cruising, don’t sweat…

What’s That Grinding Noise When Accelerating? If a car’s making a grinding noise when it’s time to hit the gas, it’s not just a quirky soundtrack—it's a sign that something’s…

Understanding the Color of Antifreeze: Green vs. Orange Unlike M&M's, where color means nothing for flavor, the color of antifreeze tells a whole different story. The shade of coolant in…

What to Do When Your Car Won’t Start and Makes No Noise Nothing's worse than jumping into the car and realizing it won’t start—especially when it’s silent as a tomb.…

What Does XLT Really Mean on Ford Trucks? There’s a popular myth floating around that the XLT on a Ford truck stands for “Extra Long Truck.” Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.…

The Lowdown on Coolant: Why It Shouldn’t Just Disappear Keeping an eye on coolant levels is crucial for engine health. Without it, engines can overheat and even seize up. If…