Saif AhmedTo warm up a diesel engine, turn the ignition on and let the car idle for a few minutes. Depending on the weather, the idling time may vary. For example, if the temperature is below 0 ℉, let the engine idle for up to seven minutes. The time should be five minutes if temperatures range … Read more
In normal circumstances, there is a minimum of one glow plug per diesel engine cylinder. So, that means the total number of glow plugs depends on the number of cylinders in an engine. However, in reality, the manufacturers use multiple glow plugs per cylinder for various reasons. It’s also worth noting that not every diesel … Read more
A front wheel bearing for both 2WD and 4WD cars will cost approximately $6-$20. A complete hub-style unit will cost quite more, about $80-$300. Pressed-on units are a bit cheaper and cost about $25-$50. The labor cost depends on the process but, the base wage rate is about $80-$100 per hour. But, there’s so much … Read more
The cost to rebuild the carburetor can be anywhere between $200 to $1000. The rebuilding cost of single-barrel carburetors is around $250 to $450. Here, the component cost is around $200 to $400. And the 2 and 4-barrel carburetor rebuilding will cost around $600 and $700. The component cost for these two types of carburetors … Read more
The amount you spend on car repairs in the last 6 months can be well over $3000 depending on the type of repair and the part of the vehicle that was repaired. Let’s pick brake pads, the average cost to cover the repair of brake pads is around $100 – $300 per axle, both for … Read more
Your vehicle’s fuel tank pressure sensor plays a vital role in the EVAP or evaporative emissions control systems. What is an EVAP? It’s a system that captures unburned fuel vapors from your fuel tank and then reintroduces them into your fuel system. The systems help your car save on fuel and minimize environmental pollution while … Read more
The roof rack is one of the most useful family car accessories. It is very handy and both time and money-saving too. Especially, if you are a travel lover or work that needs big objects or do family trips a lot, then a rooftop cargo carrier or a roof rack would be very useful for … Read more
There are car squeaks that could cause the whole neighborhood to look in awe. Have you been wondering why your car keeps squeaking whenever you’re backing up? Most times, it could be because of a worn-out brake pad rubbing against the rotor, thereby causing a squeaking noise. In this case, you’ll need to replace the … Read more
If you’re a car owner, the chances are that you may have noticed your car RPM fluctuating. However, if the RPMs fluctuate and make your car go up and down when you press the gas pedal, it’s advisable to address the problem right away. The car RPM fluctuation is most likely due to one of … Read more
