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Chevy Truck Starts But Won’t Stay Running: 10 Reasons With Solutions

November 22, 2023December 12, 2022 by Jack Smart

My Chevy truck starts but won’t stay running: have you ever faced this situation? In the article below, we will answer why this happens and what you can do about it. If your vehicle starts for a few seconds and then suddenly shuts down, there can be various reasons behind this. For instance, if there … Read more

Broken Bolt On Valve Cover: 6 Ways To Fix

November 22, 2023December 10, 2022 by Jack Smart

If there is a broken bolt on valve cover, it could cause a major problem, because your valve cover might leak. In this article, learn how to fix this problem in six different ways The valve cover is located on the top of the engine, i.e., above the cylinder head. It usually comprises plastic or … Read more

Spark Plug Won’t Go In All The Way: Easy Fix in 4 Steps

November 27, 2023December 9, 2022 by Jack Smart

What can you do if your spark plug won’t go in all the way in your car? It can be quite frustrating because the car won’t start without a spark plug. We share below how to fix it. If you are new to car mechanics, you might not know the exact purpose of spark plugs … Read more

Truck Stuck In 4WD: What To Do?

November 25, 2023December 9, 2022 by Jack Smart

Why is my truck stuck in 4WD, and how do I get out of this? Well, having a truck stuck in a gear can be very frustrating, but we will tell you how to deal with it. When you drive on muddy roads or roads coerced with snow and ice, it becomes difficult to control … Read more

Lacquer Thinner In Gas Tank: Is It Safe To Use?

November 22, 2023December 9, 2022 by Jack Smart

Have you heard about the benefit of adding lacquer thinner in gas tank and are planning to use it? Don’t do this before going through the article below. There are times when your car starts making strange noises, accompanied by a smoky exhaust or just the fuel system going haywire. There could be several reasons … Read more

Oil Pressure Dropping When Hot: 8 Reasons With Solutions

December 4, 2023December 9, 2022 by Jack Smart

Is your oil pressure dropping when hot? There could be a lot of reasons why this is happening, but in any case, it is a serious problem that you should immediately take care of Oil pressure is the most important parameter in running the engine smoothly. It is very similar to blood pressure in the … Read more

Sawdust In The Transmission: Does It Work?

November 22, 2023December 9, 2022 by Jack Smart

Adding sawdust in the transmission to make it work smoother is an old trick that was quite common back in the day, but did it really help? Let’s find out. When you are sending your car to a repair shop with a transmission problem, you may have heard that some (unscrupulous ones?) might use sawdust … Read more

Is A Pontiac 400 A Big Block Engine? What’s The Difference Between Big Block and Small Block?

November 26, 2023December 9, 2022 by Jack Smart

The Pontiac 400 was an iconic engine in its time and one of the most powerful ones that Pontiac produced. But is a Pontiac 400 a big block engine? We checked it out for you. The Pontiac 400 was a powerful engine. It was produced from 1964 to 1979 by Pontiac and was used in … Read more

Starter Fuse Keeps Blowing: 7 Reasons and Solutions

November 26, 2023December 7, 2022 by Jack Smart

What should you do if your starter fuse keeps blowing? We discuss this problem below and provide some solutions. The engine starts running when you push the start button on your car. But sometimes you hear a clicking sound and your car doesn’t start. There may be issues with the starter fuse. It is pretty … Read more

Car Speakers Won’t Work In Cold: 7 Reasons & Solutions

November 30, 2023December 6, 2022 by Jack Smart

QIf your car speakers won’t work in cold, this article will help you understand why this happens and what you can do about it