Most modern cars come with an electromagnetic AC clutch that, when engaged, transmits the belt’s power to drive the AC compressor. When disengaged, it only rotates the pulley with negligible resistance. Yes, you can drive a car with a bad AC compressor with the AC turned off if the AC clutch and pulley bearing (pulley …
Imagine this; your vehicle begins to stall. And since you have a little bit of DIY automotive troubleshooting knowledge, you first suspect that it’s the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, so you unplug it. Your car might run better when your mass air flow sensor is unplugged, as a result of a faulty MAF sensor …
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Engine oil is a vital component of an internal combustion engine. It keeps the components inside lubricated by reducing friction, therefore, regulating the optimal operating temperature. A sudden drop in oil pressure while driving your car can be caused by a low oil level, a failing oil pump, incorrect oil viscosity, or damaged oil pressure …
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This article will explain what causes your car to sound like a lawnmower and what you can do to fix it. If your car sounds like a lawn mower when you hit the gas pedal, you are probably dealing with an exhaust system leak. The gas fumes produced inside the engine leak out of the …
The law requires every vehicle to have a working horn, allowing the driver to warn other traffic participants and pedestrians in case of an emergency. Like any other component in your car, the horn is prone to failure as well. Sometimes they can stop working, sound different, or sound weaker. Why is my car horn …
We all love that morning moment when it’s cold outside, and we jump into the car to leave for work and turn on the heater. But what can you do when the car heater stops working as expected? A common failure of the HVAC system on a car is blowing hot air only when accelerating. …
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At some point, most drivers had to deal with different car noises, which might indicate something wrong with the car. While some of these noises can mean minor repairs, you should never ignore any noise that isn’t normal. Here’s what can cause a clunking noise when accelerating When accelerating or slowing down, a clunking noise …
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Among your temperature, MPG, speed, and other information your instrument cluster might show you, you might have noticed a DTE label as well. However, some people might not know what it stands for and how to interpret it. DTE stands for Distance To Empty, and as the name suggests, it will show you the distance …
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