Posts by M. Cheep

Why Is the Steering Wheel Making Noise When Turning? Clunking, rattling, squeaking, clattering… these sounds shouldn’t be part of the steering experience. If the steering wheel is making noise when…

Engine Rebuilds: Signs, Costs, and What to Expect If there’s a nagging feeling that an engine rebuild is in the cards, it’s likely because some serious symptoms have popped up.…

Thinking About a Fresh Coat? Here’s What to Know About Painting Your Car Ready to switch up that tired old paint job? Whether it’s to protect against rust or just…

Why Is the Car Radio On but No Sound Coming Out? So, the car radio lights up but stays silent? That’s a bummer. Most of the time, it’s just a…

Understanding Crankcase Ventilation Filters: What You Need to Know Engine “blow-by” is that pesky combustion gas sneaking past the pistons and chilling in the crankcase. A little bit of blow-by…

What Color Should Gasoline Be? A Quick Guide Gasoline color matters mainly when flushing an old system, refueling with a jerry can, or if there's a hunch about dodgy fuel.…

Understanding the P0106 Code: What It Means and How to Fix It Got a Check Engine light blinking at you? If an OBD II code reader is showing a P0106,…

How Cold Weather Affects Car Starts: What to Know Modern cars are built to handle a variety of climates, but when the temperature drops, starting up can become a bit…

Understanding Your Car's AC Pressure Switch The AC pressure switch is a key player in keeping a car's air conditioning system running smoothly. It keeps an eye on the refrigerant…

P0302 Code: What It Means and How to Fix It The P0302 code points to a misfire in cylinder #2. Misfires are no joke and need attention ASAP to keep…