Bad Purge Valve: Recognizing the Symptoms By Tsukasa Azuma January 2, 20251 Share (Photo: pinterest.com) A hard starting, rough idling, and decreased fuel efficiency – these are just some of the telltale signs of a failing purge valve. This essential component of your car’s emissions sy...
In many newer cars it takes up to 20-25 minutes of driving before you can get decent heat going in winter. A heater may also not be as strong as in older cars with a larger engine. It's a trade-off for better gas mileage. As we mentioned, one sign that the thermostat is stuck ...
Loud noises from the fuel pump. Sudden, unusual noises could be your vehicle’s way of letting you know something is wrong. DRIVE TOO LONG WITH A CLOGGED FUEL FILTER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COULD COME ON Many vehicles have sensors that monitor the fuel system. When the Malfunction Indica...
the sugar in your blood for energy, so they use fat for fuel instead. Burning fat makes acids called ketones. If the process goes on for a while, they could build up in your blood. Having too many ketones can change the chemical balance of your blood and throw off your entire system....
If you have a transmission control module that’s bad and affects this timing, then your engine will end up working harder than usual. This means it willconsume more fuel than usual, causing you to spend more money at the gas pump. ...
One of the small terminals should also have battery voltage (maybe a little less) The other small terminal should have some voltage (whatever flows through the bulb) Basically MOST internally regulated alternators should have some positive voltage going to all their terminals with the ignition on...
A speed sensor does not only indicate the vehicle speed but also helps with cruise control operation and regulation of the fuel’s flowing and ignition timing. A speedometer may stop working due to a bad sensor. Plus, the affected cruise control can disrupt the driving functions of the car....
As many of us have experienced, a tongue injury (such as when we accidentally bite our tongue) can be quite painful since the tongue is such an instrumental part of our daily lives through eating and speaking. Though very few people know it, the tongue is a very good measure of the wel...
If you’re feeling down after giving birth, you’re far from alone—up to 70 to 80 percent of new parents experience baby blues as the body and mind adjust to the changes of having a newborn. During this time, having support from loved ones may make a difference. ...
There are quite a few sensors which control the engine and transmission. If one of the sensors, such as the MAF, MAP, TPS or speed sensors are sending improper signals to the computer, limp mode can activate. Failed fuel injectors, coil packs and worn out spark plugs can also cause it....