Where are the fuses and relays on a car? In the fuse box on a modern car, you’ll find a whole bunch of multi-colored electrical fuses and larger, plastic boxes called relays. Fuses are included on all your car’s various electrical circuits to protect components from surges of electricity. What happens when a fuse blows […]
Read MoreHow do you repair oil pan leak?
How do you repair oil pan leak? Scrape the oil pan mounting surface on the bottom of the engine, using a razor blade. Scrape away from the inside of the engine, and remove all of the gasket material and residue from the old pan. Remove the residue and gasket material from the oil pan in […]
Read MoreDo you need a puller to remove a balancer?
Do you need a puller to remove a balancer? I could be wrong. Starting in ’91 the 3800 balancer was a tapered fit to the crankshaft and required a puller to remove it. The 3800 in the ’88-’90 Reatta didn’t have a taper on the crankshaft and the balancer just slipped onto the crank. Normally […]
Read MoreHow long should your car warm up?
How long should your car warm up? Let the engine run for 30 seconds. That’s all it takes in most vehicles that are 30 years old or newer. If it’s extremely cold and your vehicle is covered in snow or ice give it a minute or two longer to warm up. Why does my car […]
Read MoreHow long does it take spilled gasoline to evaporate?
How long does it take spilled gasoline to evaporate? It takes 1.5 h until 90% of the deposited gasoline has evaporated from the concrete. Is it possible to get gasoline out of car carpet? Gasoline odors can be very noxious, especially inside of a car. Since you can’t remove your car’s carpet it can be […]
Read MoreHow much gas does a 2007 Tahoe use?
How much gas does a 2007 Tahoe use? *Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize….Compare Side-by-Side. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 2WD EPA Fuel Economy Regular Gasoline 16 MPG 14 20 combined city/highway city highway 6.2 gal/100mi Can a Tahoe take premium gas? The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is […]
Read MoreWhy is my heat cold in my truck?
Why is my heat cold in my truck? Hot coolant from the engine passes through a heater core, which looks and functions a lot like a small radiator, and a blower motor forces air through it. It’s also the reason that a plugged heater core, stuck thermostat, or air in the cooling system can all […]
Read MoreWhy are there two metal posts on a battery?
Why are there two metal posts on a battery? Take a look at any battery, and you’ll notice that it has two terminals. One terminal is marked (+), or positive, while the other is marked (-), or negative. If you connect a wire between the two terminals, the electrons will flow from the negative end […]
Read MoreWhat was the sales of the El Camino in 1971?
What was the sales of the El Camino in 1971? Though sales of the El Camino fell in 1971, so did sales of its direct competitor, Ford’s entry into the car/truck hybrid market, the Ranchero. Production totals of that car for the year was 18,905, which meant that El Camino once again outsold the Ranchero […]
Read MoreWhat happens if antifreeze is too strong?
What happens if antifreeze is too strong? Too much coolant can cause significant problems to your vehicle. Overheating, as previously described, corrosion, water pump failure and increased engine wear. In some instances, for example in very moist and hot temperatures, lack of coolant can also cause your engine to overheat. How does antifreeze work in […]
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