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Spark plugs, present in all gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, have one very important purpose: to ignite the air/fuel mixture within the combustion chamber to start a car and keep it running. They are also designed to transfer heat away from the combustion chamber to prevent pre-ignition (or igniting the fuel too early). Making sure the … Read more
If you’ve ever struggled with ants in the home, you know how frustrating they can be to get rid of. Unfortunately, home is not the only place that these unwelcome guests can set up shop. Vehicles are another place that can host ants for a long time. Whether red, brown, or black ants, they are … Read more
Trade a bit of paint recently? Paint transfers on cars from minor collisions, stray shopping carts, or careless parking can be frustrating and unsightly. Thankfully, the extra paint covering your vehicle’s base paint can be removed with one of a few methods. You’ll want to approach the paint removal process with caution to avoid damaging … Read more
Keeping an extra canister of gas is handy for car emergencies or for gas-powered garden tools, but it’s sure to become an annoyance if it’s forgotten and left too long; old gas doesn’t burn well. Gasoline is made up of several compounds, some of which are known carcinogens and highly toxic to animals, people, and … Read more
Did you buy a car with the wrong politician stuck to it? Perhaps your local dealership thinks a license plate bracket isn’t good enough, so they’ve added an eyesore of a dealership sticker to the trunk instead. Whether you purchased a car with a bunch of irrelevant stickers or simply changed your taste, it’s likely … Read more
The steering wheel is the primary control a driver uses to direct a vehicle where it should go. Turning the wheel in one direction should make the tires turn in the same direction a proportional amount. This needs to be a consistent and reliable property of your vehicle’s steering system. A steering wheel that doesn’t … Read more
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who fill up their gas tank when it starts getting low, and those who regularly see that “empty” warning light on their dashboard. Which are you? Consistently letting your fuel tank get to less than a quarter tank isn’t ideal for your car. The fuel … Read more
Vehicles come with all sorts of exhaust sounds. Some sound like a jet engine, some give off a low rumble, and others sound like a droning lawnmower. The exhaust sounds result from careful engineering of the vehicle’s muffler by the manufacturer, but mufflers can be changed and they can break. If you have a hole … Read more
If your car smells like rotten eggs, there is something wrong with it that needs to be fixed right away. Not only is the sulfur smell harmful to your health, the vehicle can be damaged if this problem is left unchecked. Reasons Your Car or Truck Smells Like Rotten Eggs Before reading further, check to … Read more
On a list of fun things to do with a few hours of free time you probably wouldn’t see vehicle tint removal. This process has a reputation for being painstaking and exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be. Why Would You Want to Remove Window Tint? The better your window tint, the longer it will … Read more