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So you walked out to your car, insert the key and turn on the ignition. But instead of your engine humming to life, you hear a “click” sound. If you have been driving for a while, then you know exactly what the clicking sound means, your battery is completely drained. While this is common with […]

Most cars come with just one 12V lithium-ion battery that powers the electrical components in the car. But with the ever-increasing number of gadgets and sophisticated devices in cars today, having just one battery is not enough. This is the case with the Mercedes Benz where some models are equipped with the standard 12V battery

ECU is an acronym for Electronic Control Unit. It is a device that electronically controls the engine and many other components in a car to ensure optimal performance. The functions of the ECU spreads across both mechanical and electrical activities in the car, such as the air-fuel mixture, ignition timing and idling speed, and variable

This article will discuss a temporary fix that can help you get to your destination or drive your car for a short distance when your oxygen sensor fails. This fix can be done by everyone who likes DIY tasks and has some basic tools. When you have a bad O2 sensor, it is possible to

Is your vehicle’s engine misfiring, and not sure what the cause is? Following our series of different car components that could result in a misfire (o2 sensor, low engine oil, or a bad battery), today we’ll discuss whether or not your car’s alternator can cause a misfire and in what conditions. A bad alternator can

How many lumens are in a car headlight? This question will come to your mind when shopping for a new car headlight or if you want an upgrade. You have probably seen other drivers with very bright headlights, some blinding the oncoming traffic, while others driving with dim lights. A car’s headlight number of lumens

Typically, a car’s engine will have anywhere from four to eight cylinders. More cylinders usually mean more power in your engine. As you start burning fuel, energy is generated in the engine’s cylinder, propelling your vehicle forward. During combustion, the pistons rise and regularly fall, increasing the engine’s output. But if the ignition timing is

Did you know that, on average, a car has about 30,000 individual parts? The actual number will vary depending on the type of car and manufacturer. The engine alone contains the highest number of parts, and if we were to consider the engine as a single unit, then the total number of parts in a

Isuzu reach is a medium-duty walk-through van developed in partnership with Utilimaster. It was launched in 2011 and has since become the van of choice for many companies, including FedEx and UPS. As a commercial van, the Isuzu reach ticks several boxes, making it a delight to business owners. It has a timeless design that

There are four types of drivetrains used in automobiles. We have four-wheel drive (4WD), all-wheel drive (AWD), front-wheel drive (FWD), and rear-wheel drive (RWD). Each of these differs in how power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels. In the FWD and RWD, only the front or rear wheels are powered by the engine.