Mechanics Direct

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Emissions tests are an essential part of vehicle maintenance, helping your car to operate efficiently while minimizing its environmental impact. If your Acura has failed an emissions test, you might find yourself frustrated and also wondering what next? What Is an Emissions Test?

Emissions Testing

Driver's Edge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here’s an overview of what you can expect to find in this chart: Every 5,000 miles: Get oil/filter changes, a fluid level check, tire rotation, and inspection of your brakes, suspension, and other components. As part of this, you’ll need to consider when you get oil changes and what type of oil you want to use.

Car

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Steady Check Engine Light with Other Lights Driving when a Ram Check Engine Light appears along with other dashboard lights , such as an engine temperature light, oil pressure light , or brake light , can cause engine damage or compromise your safety. After fixing the issues with your Ram, the mechanic will reset its diagnostics system.

Check Engine Light

RepairSmith

AUGUST 3, 2024

Ever pop the hood, pull out a spark plug, and find it drenched in oil ? Whether you’re a seasoned grease monkey or a curious car enthusiast, grasping the causes , symptoms, and fixes for oil on spark plugs is key to keeping your engine humming at its best. How to Diagnose and Fix Oil-Fouled Spark Plugs?

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The Mechanic Spot

JANUARY 11, 2022

At auto shops, diagnostic tests have improved so it’s easier than ever to diagnose engine issues. However, your oil light technology hasn’t changed very much, because your oil is performing much the same task it was when cars were first invented. Dirty Oil: Over time, your oil picks up impurities.

Fluid Check

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A malfunctioning oxygen sensor because of age, contamination, or wiring problems can trigger the check engine warning light and related diagnostic trouble codes. An overdue oil change can block the valve timing solenoid passages, leading to malfunctions and a lit check engine dashboard light. So, what triggers it?

Check Engine Light

DRIVE

AUGUST 28, 2024

So, be prepared to complete an oil change or run a diagnostic test every now and again. There are many ways customers, vendors, and even fellow shop owners can discount you. Amber Stout-Nebozuk & Kayla Burris, soon-to-be owners of Fuerst Automotive , know how it feels to be underestimated in the industry.

Auto Repair

Driver's Edge

JULY 3, 2023

This light can be triggered by a variety of things, so it's important to have it inspected and diagnostics done ASAP at a professional auto repair shop. Fluid is leaking underneath the vehicle: If you see any oil, brake fluid, coolant, or anything besides water leaking from the vehicle, it's important to have it inspected as soon as possible.

Auto Repair