In some car models, a faulty or dirty idle air control (IAC) motor can cause the engine to race at idle or low speeds. This issue caused due to carbon buildup. Carbon buildup stops air from passing through the throttle plate as per the car’s computer. Ignition system check Problems ...
As a standard procedure, the only way tounlock the steering wheelshould be by inserting the car’s key into the ignition keyhole and turning it on. But that’s not always the case. Due to mechanical issues, the vehicle’s ignition system could suffer a faulty locking of the steering whee...
The engine of a car can overheat due to smoke’s oxygen suck, leaving its cooling system unable to properly process the engine’s heat. It might not stall immediately, but as the oxygen flowing in decreases, the vehicle may slow down and eventually stop. This processstarvesyour car of f...
A car engine can be affected in several ways. Among them, the most damaging is hydrolocking. It occurs when water or other fluids enter the car engine, seizing its performance. Moreover, the large amount of fluid in the hydrolocked engine hinders the pistons’ movement, entering the intake ...
The noise is caused by a sticky valve train. Some experts even call this rattling noise as ‘carbon rap’ and is caused by worn or sticking valves and hydraulic lifters. Carbon rap is caused by premature ignition of the air and fuel mixture inside the motor. It can also be caused by ...
A common trick to help temporarily cool an overheating engine is by turning on the heater on full blast in your V90. When you activate the heater, it draws heat away from the engine’s cooling system and into the cabin of the car. This can help lower the engine’s temperature in the ...
Signs of a slipping clutch include a burning smell, difficulty shifting gears, and poor acceleration. How to Fix: Replace the clutch. #11 – ECU The ECU, or engine control unit, is responsible for regulating the performance of your car’s engine. If it’s malfunctioning in some way, it ...
Blue Smoke Occurs When Starting A Diesel Car: Damaged Glow Plug When starting up a diesel engine, we need to use a glow plug to cause the ignition of diesel fuel. Once the engine is warmed up, the use of the glow plug is not necessary as the heat of the engine ignites diesel fuel....
Friction is also responsible for ignition. It converts thekinetic energyintothermal energyand helps in igniting the fire with the help of stones just by rubbing them together. Friction is highly responsible for the loss of power in machines. ...
A common trick to help temporarily cool an overheating engine is by turning on the heater on full blast in your Palisade. When you activate the heater, it draws heat away from the engine’s cooling system and into the cabin of the car. This can help lower the engine’s temperature in ...