Replacing Replacing the serpentine belt can be challenging, as it involves removing the tensioner and determining the correct route to install the new belt. Replacing a serpentine belt poses challenges due to the complexity involved, particularly in the removal of...
Driving Driving on wet or icy roads can easily lead to dangerous situations when you're behind the wheel. One of the most common of these situations is skidding. While this can be scary to deal with on its own, understanding...
A A brief history of seat belts The first seat belts were not invented for a vehicle at all, but for tourists, painters, firemen, or anyone who worked in a job where they might need to be held safely. It...
The The P1109 code is a manufacturer-specific fault code. It means that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a signal voltage from the barometric (BARO) pressure sensor that is out of the predetermined range. Because this is a...
It’s It’s sweltering hot outside, and you’re certain that any parking space will leave you with a sizzling car when you return. Oh ye of little faith. Look what’s straight ahead - a spot under a tree on the shady...
P0218 trouble code definition Transmission over temperature condition What the P0218 code means The P0218 code means that the transmission temperature has...
Today’s Today’s automotive exhaust systems are much more complex than they once were. They must be in order to comply with much stricter environmental controls and the requirement to create less pollution. Your car’s exhaust includes many different components that...
Your Your car has a suspension system that provides dampening of shocks and jarring while driving on the road. The suspension also helps improve vehicle handling. There are many different types of suspension systems out there, but the most common...
P0805 P0805 code definition When the PCM (powertrain control module) detects a problem with the clutch position sensor (also referred to as the clutch start switch) in a manual transmission vehicle, the P0805 code is stored and the Check Engine...
Brake Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is used in automotive braking systems. The most often used brake fluids on the market today are glycol-ether based. However, mineral oil based brake fluid is available as well. The brake...
ARENA Creative / Shutterstock.com Whether you just purchased a new car, recently moved to the state or are just passing through, you need to know whether your modifications are street legal on Alabama roads. For those who...