General / Misc
Alt + /
What’s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean)
You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, you’ll see several symbols light up on the dash. They’re different colors and shapes, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out wh...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
Go with the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)
If your vehicle has an internal combustion engine, it depends on two things to make propulsion power for you to be able to motor on down the road: fuel and air. The engine mixes the two in just ...
Published on: Dec 28, 2025
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and a...
Published on: Nov 30, 2025
Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
Ever wonder how your vehicle’s transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a road’s surface, there has to be something that can...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of.
...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who'...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025