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Brand-name gasoline isn't necessarily better than independent label gasoline. Gasoline is gasoline. That being said, name-brand fuel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/which-gas-stations-have-the-best-quality-gas) does have some attributes and qualities that independent fuelers don't have. Let me explain. There actually is a difference in gasoline. That...

After turning on your engine with the remote start mode, it’s easy to start driving your vehicle. When you’re ready to enter your car, press the UNLOCK button on your remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter, which will unlock your car...

Keeping an eye on vital fluids is part of being a responsible car owner. One of the most important (and most easily checked) fluids is engine oil. To check it, just follow these simple steps: Turn off the engine and...

If your car is equipped with the reverse sensing system (optional equipment), you have an important safety feature that can prevent you from running over objects behind your car that are situated near the rear bumper. This system is designed...

Hi. Inside a 12 volt battery there are 6 cells and each cell has a number of plates in it. These plates are suspended in acid which starts the chemical reaction that produces voltage across the terminals of the battery....

Hi there. There may be a parasitic draw on the battery. This can be checked by inserting a digital multimeter set to ohms inline with the negative battery cable. Generally, the current draw should not exceed 50 milliamps one hour...

In order to properly test the system you will need to hook up gauges and check the pressures to see if the low side is getting low enough psi to cycle the compressor. Check if it is getting bellow about...

Hello - first task is to check for problem codes. Most auto parts stores will do this for you for free on a time-available basis. Your symptoms suggest a failed thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat) - not closing and allow the engine to...

Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. Oil in front of the motor, near the crankshaft pulley, is often from the front crankshaft seal. Although this is not normal, it is common with an engine 20 years old. I'm not...