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If you mean the actual temperature of a halogen headlight bulb (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/4-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-halogen-lights), it’s approximately 300C (572F) according to lighting experts at HELLA Automotive. However, you may be referring to the more commonly used color temperature ratings used to express the...
Hi there. A faulty wheel bearing will generally cause a growling noise similar to a chopping or cupping wear on the inner or outer edge of one or more tires. To determine this, the tire on the suspected wheel of...
When the manufacture says .043 then a gap from .042 to .046 is okay. When we gap the spark plugs it is not an exact science and this is why we get as close to the recommended gap as possible....
The vents are so you will not get battery fumes built up inside the passenger compartment. Hydrogen gas may build up inside the car and can cause a fire hazard. I would not recommend driving it till you fix the...
Without knowing which kit was used and how it was installed I will answer this the best I can. With any electrical parts, the most common failures are due to heat and corrosion. Any wiring should be sealed as close...
When it comes to servicing brakes on a vehicle, the golden rule is to ensure they are completed per axle; meaning you can't replace the brake pads on just the left or right side; it has to be done on...
Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. This is telling you (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/understanding-honda-s-maintenance-minder-system-and-service-codes-by-brent-minderler) that your car has 15% life on the oil left, before it is recommended to change it. Make sure the person that changes the oil...
Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. The P0420 code usually means that the catalytic converter has failed, however, it also relates to a mixture of fuel and air that is causing the catalytic converter to heat up too much....
Hello, thanks for writing in. There is no sensor on your Chrysler for oil level. The "oil light" (or oil can symbol) on your instrument cluster indicates when the engine has less than roughly 5 psi of oil pressure (this...
Large trucks can be fun to drive, and even more fun to get dirty. Unfortunately, they may also cause you to get phone calls from friends who need to move into a new apartment. Fortunately, just having a truck may...
If If you're a farmer, you know that what you need isn’t a used car – it’s a used pickup truck. How else are you going to haul around hay, implements, garden produce, fertilizer, and all the other things you...
Your Your little bundle of joy has grown up and on the cusp of entering adulthood. Graduating is a milestone, and you want to reward their hard work and show how proud you are. Buying a used car is a...