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Why Car AC Smells Bad When First Turned On

Info / 4 minutes of reading

If you notice a musty, sour, or moldy odor coming from your vehicle’s air conditioning (AC) system—especially right when you first turn it on—you’re not alone. This is one of the most common HVAC complaints […]

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Car AC smells bad when first turned on

Causes And Solutions Of A Whining Transmission

Car problems / 5 minutes of reading

A whining sound from your transmission can be frustrating — and a little nerve-wracking. The good news? Most transmission noises give clues about what’s happening inside. With a bit of listening, observation, and careful checking,

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How to stop a whining transmission

Do car batteries charge while idling?

Info / 5 minutes of reading

Let’s start with the quick answer: Yes, but weakly and inefficiently. At idle, most alternators can maintain or slightly increase battery charge, provided the electrical load is low. However, the rate is slow — often

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Do car batteries charge while idling

Does car battery size matter?

Info / 5 minutes of reading

The “size” of a battery refers not only to its physical dimensions but also to its electrical capacity, which must match the vehicle’s needs. Installing the wrong size can lead to hard starting, electrical malfunctions,

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Symptoms of an incorrectly installed timing belt or chain

car tips and tricks, Info / 5 minutes of reading

A timing belt or chain synchronizes the crankshaft and camshaft rotation, ensuring the engine’s valves open and close precisely in relation to the piston’s position. This synchronization governs intake air charge, exhaust evacuation, and ultimately

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Symptoms of an incorrectly installed timing belt or chain

Car jerks when braking. Causes and solutions

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You’re driving along smoothly when you hit the brakes — and suddenly, your car jerks or shudders to a stop. It’s a moment that can feel unsettling, even alarming. But don’t panic — this issue

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Why Your Car Heater Blows Only Warm Air

Info / 6 minutes of reading

It’s a freezing morning. You start your car, crank up the heat, and wait for that comforting blast of hot air. But instead… it’s just warm. Not icy cold, but definitely not enough to thaw

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Why is the engine knocking when cold?

Info, car tips and tricks / 5 minutes of reading

A knocking sound during cold starts can range from harmless to a symptom of serious internal wear. Understanding why engines knock when cold helps prevent damage, extend engine life, and improve performance. This guide explains

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Why is the engine knocking

How to check bad parking sensors the easy way

car tips and tricks, Info / 5 minutes of reading

This easy, step-by-step guide will help you figure out whether one or more of your parking sensors are faulty — no mechanic required. Using just basic household tools and a bit of patience, you’ll learn

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How to unfreeze windshield washer fluid

car tips and tricks / 6 minutes of reading

1) Why does the windshield washer fluid freeze? Most commercial washer fluids are blends of water plus alcohols (methanol or ethanol) or glycols (propylene glycol). Each blend has a labelled freeze-point (e.g., “works to −20

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How to thaw windshield washer fluid
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