Where did the smoke come from in my BMW 325i? It happened two times, about two days apart. It hasn’t happened since then, but once while driving a few days ago a hugh cloud of white smoke came from the tail pipe as I took off from a stop light BMW Mechanic: Sam, BMW Master technician replied […]

Why is there oil when I change my spark plugs? You may find oil on a spark plug because: Too much oil was mixed with the gasoline. The piston rings (the component that seals piston and cylinder) are failing. If valve stems or valve seals are worn, oil can slip past them into the cylinder […]

What are the components of a RC car? Radio-controlled cars use a common set of components for their control and operation. All cars require a transmitter, which has the joysticks for control, or in pistol grip form, a trigger for throttle and a wheel for turning, and a receiver which sits inside the car. How […]

Where is the thermostat on a 2002 Dodge Caravan? Locate the thermostat by following the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the housing on the engine. Place a drain pan under the radiator valve. Remove the radiator cap and open the radiator drain valve to remove at least half a gallon of coolant. Where […]

What do you do when your exhaust light comes on? If this is the case, pull your vehicle over, shut the engine off and contact a roadside service. Tighten or replace your gas cap as sometimes a broken or loose rubber seal can trigger the light to come on. What do the warning lights on […]