Month: November 2017

Keyless car entry

Most late model cars and light trucks use a Start button instead of an ignition key to start the engine. The Start button must receive a coded signal from a Smart Key fob before it will start the engine when you press the button. If nothing happens, it may mean one of several things: The…

Cooling System Problem Diagnosis & Repair Help

Cooling System Maintenance & Repair The engine's cooling system helps the engine manage heat. Hot weather increases the thermal load on the engine's cooling system and makes it work harder - especially when the air conditioner is also running. Operating temperatures go up and system pressures rise increasing the risk of failure among any…

Car repair advice

How to Get Good Car Repair Advice When you need car repair advice, where do you go? The internet? Ask friends or family? The public library? An auto parts store? A dealership service adviser? Your local repair shop? Where you search for car repair advice and whom you ask may…

Vehicle Warning Lights: DO NOT Ignore them

If any of the warning lights come on while you are driving, DO NOT IGNORE THEM! Immediate action may be necessary to prevent damage to your vehicle, a breakdown or an accident.   Oil pressure warning light The oil pressure warning light comes on if your engine has lost oil…