One day my engine quit in the middle of a busy intersection, and I realized my charging system was dead. I had ignored the warning light for days, so I ended up stranded on the side of the road. People…
All my years of working on old cars started with frustration, grease, and plenty of burnt fingers. I remember staring at a tangle of wires, wondering which one went where. It felt like a riddle without an answer. You will…
Unless you enjoy the sound of a screeching engine, a loose belt is a problem you need to fix fast. I remember the first time I heard that high-pitched whine, I thought my engine was toast. It was just a…
With a squealing noise coming from your engine, you likely have a bad belt. It starts as a small chirp, it grows into a loud screech, and then your car stops charging the battery. You do not need a shop…
Who has not stared at a dashboard light while driving and felt that sudden pit in their stomach? I have been there more times than I care to admit. Mechanics love to tell you that parts just wear out, but…
Since I started fixing my own cars, I have seen so many people replace perfectly good parts just because they felt nervous. It is easy to assume the worst when a light pops up on your dash. I have been…
You might hear a high-pitched sound coming from under the hood and wonder if your car is about to give out. It happens to the best of us, and that whine usually points to a part that is wearing thin.…
As we drive our cars every day, we rarely think about what happens under the hood. Most parts stay cool, but sometimes things get way too hot. I once touched my alternator after a short drive and almost burned my…
When your dash lights glow bright and the smell of rotten eggs fills the cabin, you might have a real problem. Most folks think a dead battery is the only concern, but too much power is just as bad. You…
Each time your car dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, your stomach drops. You wonder if you need a new engine or just a simple fuse. I have been there plenty of times on the side of the road.…