If your car smells like gas, it should be treated like you have a fuel leak until you know there isn’t one. The smell of gas is typically going to be caused by a bad gas cap, evaporative emissions system, overfilling the gas tank, or an actual fuel leak. Vehicle Smells Like Gas (No … Read more
When your car won’t accelerate, that is a serious problem. There are a few different scenarios that can cause this. Before looking into anything else, if your check engine light is on, get a code scanner and see what trouble codes are stored in the computer system. They can provide valuable insight as to what … Read more
A car that is pulling to the left can be dangerous to drive. In the US, left is the direction that oncoming traffic travels in. This makes pulling to the left even more dangerous than pulling to the right. Keeping straight when your vehicle wants to veer into traffic makes driving a chore. If your … Read more
When your car pulls to the right, it makes driving feel like a chore. Constantly keeping straight when your vehicle wants to be in a ditch is dangerous and tiring. Fixing a vehicle pulling to the right should be considered a priority repair. Car Pulls to the Right Causes 1. Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment … Read more
Your Honda or Acura’s VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) system is designed to keep you safe when driving conditions are hazardous. When the VSA light comes on, your vehicle needs attention in order to get this important safety system up and running again. What is VSA? VSA is a system that helps keep you keep … Read more
One of the most common car issues is when it is leaking oil. Determining where and how it is losing oil in itself is half the battle. Fixing the oil leak should be considered a high priority. There is a difference between losing oil and an oil leak. If there is no oil visibly leaking … Read more
One of the most common issues with GM vehicles is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning. It is one of the most innovative and important safety features on modern General Motors vehicles. That’s why we recommend to have your Stabilitrak system serviced and not ignore the service stabilitrak warning if it does come on. StabiliTrak is … Read more
If your car is leaking water, it can mean a few different things are happening. Some water is completely acceptable in some situations. It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it’s actually water. Is it Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your car is leaking water, … Read more
If you’ve found oil on your spark plug, it is a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a disaster. Oil on the plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines). There are other causes as well. Any gas engine needs three things in order to achieve ignition. … Read more
The maintenance required light (maint reqd) indicates that factory service interval has been met. These intervals happen at different mileage or time intervals (typically 5000 miles/6 months). This light is standard in all newer Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles. Maintenance Required Light Meaning The maint reqd light is a reminder that Toyota recommends … Read more