P0430 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)

P0430 code

There are few things more panic-inducing than a check engine light. When you don’t know what it means, it’s easy to envision thousands of dollars in repairs and countless hours of frustration. But the truth is that check engine lights … Read more

How to Do a Burnout in an Automatic Car or Truck

how to do a burnout in an automatic

Pulling up to the stoplight with your 2002 Hyundai Tibouran at midnight, you get the bright idea: “I’m going to do a burnout, there’s nobody around”. You throw the automatic transmission in “1”, hold the brake and the accelerator, then … Read more

Speedometer Not Working? (Causes and How to Fix)

speedometer not working

We seldom give even a passing thought to the operation of our vehicle’s speedometer, until a malfunction of one type or another has rendered it inoperable. Without a fully functioning speedometer, one is left with little recourse when attempting to … Read more

P0332 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)

P0332 code

Manufacturers fill modern vehicles to the brim with sensors. And while those sensors can help detect problems early, that still doesn’t keep you from having a mini heart attack when the check engine light comes on. But once you’ve diagnosed … Read more

How to Remove Car Decals (from Paint or Windows)

how to remove car decal

Everyone has this thought at least once through their car ownership lifetime. Maybe you just purchased that car and there’s still a dealership sticker on the window. Maybe you think:  “A window banner? That would look so cool! That way … Read more

SOHC vs DOHC (What’s the Difference?) 

SOHC vs DOHC engine

Single overhead and dual overhead camshafts have been a part of automotive, marine, motorcycle and aircraft engines since the early 20th century. Some of the first cars with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) were the British designed 1902 Maudsley and … Read more

P0402 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)

P0402 code

Few vehicle-related issues can be quite as maddening as the sudden illumination of a check engine light. Issues of this type arise for a number of reasons, though the vast majority relate to operational or emissions failures. In essence, the … Read more

What is Flex Fuel? (Pros, Cons, and FAQs)

what is flex fuel

While flex-fuel might not be a new thing, it is gaining popularity, and many people still don’t know what it is. Should you be looking for a vehicle that uses flex-fuel, and why is it usually cheaper at the pump? … Read more