Finding your engine’s spark plugs coated in a white, powdery substance can be alarming for any car owner. However, while disconcerting, white spark plugs are a common issue stemming from high operating temperatures inside the combustion chamber. They are less dangerous than black spark plugs, but the issue should still be addressed. This white residue …
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Black spark plugs are a common issue that can affect engine performance and lead to problems like misfires, rough idling, and decreased fuel efficiency. It’s important for drivers to understand the causes, diagnosis, and solutions for black spark plugs to keep their vehicle running smoothly. Here’s What Black Spark Plugs Means Black spark plugs are …
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Seeing a warning light pop up on your dashboard can be worrying, especially if you don’t know what it means. The “Maintenance: Tire” light is a common notification in Nissan, but what does it actually indicate? Key Takeaways About the Tire Maintenance Warning Light What The Tire Maintenance Reminder Means The tire maintenance reminder light …
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Jacking up a car is a common task required for changing a flat tire, performing maintenance, or making repairs underneath the vehicle. However, choosing the right surface is crucial to safely support the weight of the car while it is raised. Jacking up on an unstable surface like gravel has considerable risks compared to a …
You hop in your Nissan, ready to head out for the day. But when you put it in drive, a warning message pops up on your dashboard saying something like “Unavailable Front Radar Obstruction” or “Clean Front Radar Sensor.” This kind of message can be puzzling and concerning. What does it mean and what should …
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Traditional airbags were first introduced in the 1970s. But it wasn’t a mandatory feature until 1998. This was when the government made it compulsory for automakers to include airbags in every new vehicle. The airbags were installed in front of both the driver and front passenger seats to help protect them in the case of …
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There are several ways you get to know when there’s something wrong with any vehicle whether a car or a truck. Cranking sounds from the engine, vibration or jerkiness, hard starts, poor fuel economy, or overheating. But in most cases, before these symptoms become obvious, the vehicle’s computer would have informed the driver either by …
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Dashboard lights can be confusing, especially when you do not know what they mean. Some of these lights are warning signs of an impending problem with the engine. While others simply alert you on a feature you could be missing out on. The AUTO LSD is in the latter category and if you do take …
As a driver, there’s nothing quite as alarming as seeing the dashboard lights in your car start to flash and hear clicking noises coming from under the hood. What does it mean? Is something seriously wrong with your vehicle? Don’t panic just yet – there are several reasons why this might be happening, and some …
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The engine over temperature code (P1217) signifies that the engine’s temperature has risen above the limit set by the manufacturer. This could be brought on by a number of problems, including a broken thermostat, a faulty coolant temperature sensor, a blocked radiator, a broken water pump, or a clogged coolant route. To prevent potential engine …
