Pontiac Vibe P0174: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Pontiac Vibe is P0174. It indicates that your Pontiac Vibe is running lean on the bank two side of the engine.  P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more

Honda Fit P0441: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Honda Fit.  It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more

Ford Galaxy P0101: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P0101 code in the Ford Galaxy is crucial to maintaining your truck’s performance and ensuring it runs efficiently. This code indicates that there is a problem with your car’s Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, specifically, a Range/Performance issue. The most common cause of P0101 is a bad MAF sensor. When you encounter the P0101 code, … Read more

Kia Spectra: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Kia Spectra.  A bad oil pack can make your Spectra almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Mitsubishi Mirage:  Heater Not Working Diagnosis

  One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Mitsubishi Mirage is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues.  At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not … Read more

Audi Q8 Flashing Check Engine Light: Diagnosis

The check engine light indicates that you need to service a vehicle soon. If your Audi Q8 has a flashing check engine light means that there is a catalyst damaging misfire (it can damage the catalytic converter and O2 sensors). If your vehicle has a flashing check engine light, it means you need to service … Read more

Toyota Matrix:  Bad Timing Belt or Chain Symptoms

A bad timing belt or timing chain can be a serious issue.  If it jumps a tooth or breaks entirely, it can lead to permanent engine damage.  Knowing the symptoms of a bad timing belt or chain is vital so this doesn’t happen to your Toyota Matrix. Timing belts are made out of rubber and … Read more

Best Power Inverter for Truck

When driving long haul, a good power inverter is ESSENTIAL.  It needs to be reliable, and it needs to provide an adequate power supply. 2000 watts seems to be enough to get the job done. Best Inverters for Trucks Here’s a quick glance at our recommended truck inverters.  There’s much more detail on each further … Read more

Does Uber Charge Per Person?

Uber’s pricing structure is not the easiest thing to understand, particularly when you are just beginning to use the service.  The short answer is that Uber does not charge per person.  But, they do charge by what type of service they offer.   There is also one way to use Uber that allows you to … Read more