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Why Skipping an Engine Oil Flush Could Save You Money and Trouble

ByJason Farrell

Key Takeaways An oil flush sounds like a good idea at first. It’s supposed to remove oil sludge, particulate matter, and other deposits to keep…

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10w30 instead of 5w20

What Really Goes Wrong When You Use 10W-30 Instead of 5W-20?

ByJason Farrell

If you’re wondering if you can 10W-30 instead of 5W-20, then you’ve likely found yourself in a storm of confusing motor oil jargon. While it’s…

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Car Running While Filling Up

Is It Safe to Pump Gas in a Running Car? Experts Weigh In!

ByJason Farrell

Key Takeaways Pumping gas with the car on might seem like an easy way to save a little time, but it could be dangerous! There’s…

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What’s Causing Low Oil Pressure at Idle? 5 Symptoms Your Car Might Show

What’s Causing Low Oil Pressure at Idle? 5 Symptoms Your Car Might Show

ByJason Farrell

Normally your car’s oil pump drives enough oil through the engine to keep all the moving parts properly lubricated. If the oil pump starts to…

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Crankshaft Position Sensor

Finding Quick and Easy Temporary Fixes for Crankshaft Position Sensor Troubles

ByJason Farrell

Your car’s crankshaft position sensor precisely measures the position of the crankshaft’s teeth and the engine’s rotational speed. This data is instantaneously transmitted to the…

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Dual Mass Flywheel

6 Lesser-Known Symptoms of Dual Mass Flywheel Failure and Their Causes

ByJason Farrell

Driving a vehicle with a manual transmission that has a dual-mass flywheel automatically creates a close relationship between you, the clutch pedal, and the transmission…

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Flashing Check Engine Light's Abrupt Halt

What Lies Behind the Flashing Check Engine Light stays on?

ByJason Farrell

Key Takeaways A flashing check engine light is your car’s way of telling you there’s a serious problem and you must stop as soon as…

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Brake Lights Won't Turn Off

6 Reasons Your Brake Lights Won’t Turn Off (And How to Fix It)

ByJason Farrell

Key Takeaways How Do Brake Lights Work? While brake lights might seem simple, there’s actually a lot that happens between the split-second when you step…

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Bad Neutral Safety Switch Symptoms

6 Telltale Symptoms of a Bad Neutral Safety Switch and Replacement Cost

ByJason Farrell

Your car’s neutral safety switch is engineered to prevent you from starting the car in gear. If your car is in drive, reverse, or any…

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Brake Lamp Bulb Fault

5 Culprits Causes Behind Brake Lamp Bulb Fault & Easy Solutions to Shine On!

ByJason Farrell

Your car’s brake lights are certainly not the sexiest part of the vehicle. Yet they play an absolutely critical role in letting other motorists know…

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