Category Car Guide

Each time I look under the hood of my car, I see layers of dust and oil. It makes me want to grab a hose, but I know better than to just spray water everywhere. You could ruin your car…

Whether you want a clean bay for a car show or just want to spot a leak, you might think a power washer is the answer. It seems fast, but water and electronics do not get along well. Most modern…

Some people think a loud engine is just part of driving an old car, but that noise often points to a major internal mess. Thick sludge builds up over time, and it chokes the vital pathways that keep your engine…

The first time I noticed my car sluggishly climbing a hill, I assumed the worst. I thought I needed a new engine, but it turned out to be carbon buildup. Most people ignore these subtle signs, so they pay for…

While your car might feel sluggish today, it was likely snappy when you bought it. Carbon buildup happens over time, so it hides in the tight spots of your engine. It clogs valves and coats pistons, which kills your fuel…

Always keep an eye on your engine health before the junk builds up too much. I remember my first car ran rough and felt sluggish, so I took it to a shop. They told me it was just carbon. It…

It’s scary to pull your oil cap off and see thick, dark gunk sitting right on top of your valve train. Many drivers ignore this mess until the engine starts ticking, but that mistake leads to serious damage. I have…

During my years of fixing cars, I learned that a dirty engine bay hides problems. You might miss a small oil leak or a fraying wire because of all that caked-on gunk. A clean engine runs cooler, it looks better…

Unless you have a professional race car, revving your motor is usually a bad idea. Most people do it to show off, but they do not realize the stress they put on the metal parts. It creates heat, puts strain…

With more people driving automatics, the old tricks for controlling speed seem lost, yet you can still use your gears to help slow down. I have been fixing cars for years, and I promise it is not magic. It is…