When small amounts of motor oil spill on a hot engine or drain system your car can start smoking. Other liquids that can cause your car to start smoking under the hood include engine coolant, power steering, brake, and spread fluid. Window gasket solvents can also cause smoke under your car’s hood. Smoke from window
Taking care of your classic car differs from the way you can take care of a modern car. Due to the condition and age of different components, classic cars need a lot of care to avoid corrosion of their original parts and preserve their vintage appeal. However, classic car owners know that owning a classic
Driving is always paired with certain hazards of the road, but one of the most frustrating is potholes. These divots in the road can cause damage to your car that is not always visually apparent. Often strange car problems and odd damage patterns are a result of potholes. Obvious signs that you have hit a
You are driving down a dark road late at night and all of a sudden you lose control of your vehicle. You slow down enough to ease the car over to the side of the road and are able to stop. Upon getting out of your car you see that you have a flat tire
Car heater problems are the least fun a driver can have behind the wheel – yet car heater issues are one of the most common problems for vehicles. Even if you’ve just bought your car new, car heating system problems can be a potential headache. If you notice that your heater has stopped functioning completely
Car maintenance is one of the most important things you can do for your car. It’s also one of the most essential things you can do for your safety on the road. In addition, there are other benefits to keeping your vehicle in good condition, including discounts on your insurance for being a more responsible
At Halloween, the scariest things are not the 3-foot witches and monsters walking the streets. Rather, the very real additional dangers that this time of year can present. Although fun, Halloween introduces a number of health hazards that we need to be mindful of in order to avoid an accident. And many of these relate
There is a good chance that you have seen a mouse run across the floor of the place that you are living at some point in your life. However, have you ever come across a mouse in your car? This happens a lot more than you might think, and having a mouse in your car
When your car runs well, it is a perfectly oiled machine that gets you where you need to go. In order to keep your car running efficiently, it is important to ensure it is properly maintained. This means regular washes, tire changes, engine check-ups, and oil changes. Most cars and trucks will need an oil
A vehicle air conditioner requires maintenance and upkeep just like any other part of your car. After a couple of weeks or months of vehicle ownership (sometimes just after the last service your vehicle had), it’s common for elements like the air-conditioning unit to lose their efficacy or start to malfunction. The same sentence could