When you pull out of the parking lot with your new vehicle, you expect it to shine. Painting is a big part of it. However, sometimes paint problems can cause premature chipping and peeling. This damages the appeal of your vehicle. Are there any paint recalls for the Honda Accord? No. Because paint is…
The 2015 Honda Civic comes with three unique engines, starting with the standard 1.8-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder. For those looking for something a little sportier, the Civic SI’s 205 hp 2.4L i-VTEC should suffice, and for those who dare to be different, a natural gas version of the base 1.8L . Key points Of the…
Few things cause more panic than an engine warning light. When you don’t know what that means, it’s easy to imagine thousands of dollars in repairs and countless hours of frustration. But the truth is, check engine lights are rarely that expensive, especially if you get them fixed as soon as they appear. But…
Today’s vehicles operate in a very complex manner and rely heavily on a network of interconnected electronic systems to facilitate their proper functioning. Simply put, the modern vehicle is as much computer and data driven as it is mechanical in nature. Fortunately, such technological advances are also beneficial to consumers faced with an inoperable…
There’s nothing worse than removing your oil drain plug during a regular oil change. Once that happens, you may be scratching your head wondering how to remove a stripped oil drain plug. With the right tools, removing the oil drain plug and repairing the oil pan hole is not difficult. With a new drain plug…
Today’s vehicles are equipped with a significant number of sophisticated components, many of which are designed to reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint. This was, of course, necessary due to the implementation of very strict new emissions standards in the 1970s and 1980s. Car manufacturers were forced to comply or face heavy fines. One of…
When Ford made the 2012 Focus, its goal was to make it a picture of reliability. While they have largely achieved their goal, this car still has its fair share of problems. Most only appeared later, forcing the automaker to issue recall notices and technical service bulletins. Does the 2012 Ford Focus have any…
The oxygen sensor, also known as the lambda sensor, is an essential sensor for the performance of your car. It measures the amount of oxygen in the gases leaving your car through the exhaust. Dr. Gunter Bauman created this sensor in the 1960s while working for Robert Bosch GmbH. But like any other mechanical equipment,…
Catalytic converters (No Cadillac converters, as some would say, help remove carbon monoxide (and other toxic gases) produced by a car when it enters the outside air we breathe. While it is unlikely that you will need to repair or replace yours, they do occasionally fail. So what are the symptoms of a bad…
Not long ago, vehicles were equipped with carburetors that easily suffered from vapor lock. However, the modern injection engine rarely suffers from the vapor lock phenomenon. What is a vapor lock and why should you care? If you still drive a carbureted car, you want to avoid the vapor lock situation. This can cause many…