Oil and Fluids

Proper maintenance of your car’s oil and fluids is essential for its performance and longevity.

Our guides dive into how to check, replace, and maintain engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid, among others.

Understanding the role of each fluid and keeping them at optimal levels helps prevent wear and tear on your engine and other critical components, ensuring your car runs smoothly for years to come.

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Power Steering Fluid Leaking From Tie Rod Boot (Solved)

Have you noticed a strange leak coming from your vehicle? A car leak issue can throw a wrench into your…

What To Do If You Put Power Steering Fluid In Gas Tank

So, it happened. Whether you were sleep-deprived or distracted, you mixed up the cans and accidentally poured power steering fluid…

How to Fix An Oil Leak On The Right Side Of The Engine (DIY)

If your car begins to leak oil, it is only natural to feel stress. However, confusion will probably play a…

How To Diagnose Engine Oil or Transmission Fluid Leaks – DIY

So you’ve got a fluid leaking under the hood. There are many fluids, but we’ll concentrate on oil and transmission…

Why Cars Still Overheat After Adding Coolant – Help & Advice

You’ve done the right thing by topping up the coolant level, but still, your car is overheating. This can be…

Can Low Oil Cause Rough Idle? [ANSWERED]

Many things can cause your car to have a rough idle, and diagnosing this problem is quite complex. Some of…

Can Dirty Brake Fluid Cause Squeaky Brakes? [ANSWERED]

Brakes are one of the essential parts of a car, especially regarding your safety and the safety of other cars…

Common Signs Of Oil Leakage In Alternator And How To Fix It

As you know, a functioning alternator is vital. If you have noticed oil either coming from your alternator, extremely unlikely,…

Why A Car Stalls After Oil Change – Help and Advice

So you spent money on changing your oil only to find your car is stalling. Not only could you feel…

Car Running Rough After Oil Change? Two Vital Checks

It can be worrying after an oil change – or having one done at the car shop – to find…

Low Oil Level Causing Overheating – Risks and Dangers

It’s common knowledge that low levels of old coolant can cause the engine to overheat but can having a low…

Oil Change And Check Engine Light – Complete Guide

This article will explore the relationship between oil changes and a check engine light on the dash. We’ll cover whether…

Metal Shavings In Oil Filter? Help & Advice

For most people, finding metal shavings inside an oil filter will fill them with dread. This article will examine when…

Can Bad Oil Cause a Car to Stall? [ANSWERED]

If your car is stalling, and you haven’t done regular maintenance for a long time, it’s normal to ask if…

How Much Does It Cost To Replace An Oil Pressure Sensor?

The oil pressure sensor checks the oil pressure in the engine, and if it fails, it may cause significant damage.…

Is Synthetic Oil Better For The Environment – ANSWERED

Engine oil has evolved over the years, as has every other aspect of the automotive industry. The car industry has…

Can An Oil Change Help Emissions? [FULLY ANSWERED]

In this article, we’ll examine if an oil change can help pass an emissions test and other actions you can…

7 Benefits of Car Engine Oil Changes

So your car is due an oil change, but it’s another bill to account for. You’ve heard regular oil changes…

How Long Should I Let My Car Run After An Oil Change?

Many people don’t maintain their cars per the manufacturer’s guidelines, but not you. You’ve either changed the oil yourself or…

Check Engine Light Is On After Oil Change [CAUSES AND FIXES]

If you did your oil change correctly, nothing should cause the check engine light to come on. Has it happened…

What Does Car Oil Smell Like? New, Old and Burning

We know we need oil to make sure our engine is lubricated. We know what it looks like, but what…

5 Reasons Your Car’s Engine Oil Is Black After Being Changed

It can be frustrating to have paid for or completed an oil change yourself only to see the oil black…

Does Synthetic Oil Expire and Go Bad? [ANSWERED FULLY]

Several factors influence the lifespan of synthetic motor oil. These factors have to be considered to find out if the…

What Noise Does An Engine Make When Oil Level Is Low?

As you’re well aware you have to look after your car’s engine as it’s the most expensive part of the…

7 Reasons Why Your Car Is Burning Oil – Fixes and Costs.

Here we’ll look at the causes in more detail, the costs involved, and whether you can attempt the repairs yourself.…