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Autos / Six Symptoms Of A Bad Fuel Pump In Your Car by autoremedy365: 12:01am On Mar 09, 2019
Today we are going to give you important information you need to know about your fuel pump in your car. The fuel pumps on most modern vehicles are electric and mounted in the fuel tank. However, some vehicles are equipped with inline or mechanical-style fuel pumps. Because the fuel pump is the component responsible for supplying the engine with the fuel required for it to run, any issues with it can cause major problem in the car and its performance.
1. Whining Noise
Whining noise in the Fuel tank is symptoms of a bad fuel pump. A good fuel pumps will produce a quiet hum during their normal operation; however, an excessively loud whine coming from the fuel tank is usually a sign of a bad fuel pump.
2. Decreased Gas Mileage
Always take notice of how often you're fueling up your car. Fuel pumps have a relief valve; if the relief valve is failing to open, more fuel than necessary will flow into the engine system. If your vehicle typically gets decent gas mileage and then suddenly becomes a gas hog, there could be an emergency under the hood.
3. Hard Starting
Another commonly sign associated with a bad fuel pump is hard starting. Because fuel pumps constantly run whenever the ignition is turned on, they can eventually wear out and weaken over time. A weak fuel pump may still pump fuel, but not effectively to the smooth running of the car. Though, so many other factors could cause hard starting. So, it is important you call a good engineer to troubleshoot the car.
4. Engine Sputtering
Another symptom of a faulty fuel pump is a sputtering engine at high speed. Should you be driving at a consistently high speed and the engine suddenly sputter before returning to normal operation, this shows that there is issue within the fuel pump. In this case, the fuel pump cannot provide a constant stream of fuel to the engine at the ideal pressure.
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Autos / 12 Important Car Dashboard Symbols/signs You Must Know by autoremedy365: 7:53pm On Mar 07, 2019
Do you know that knowing the symbols in your car dashboard can save you from spending big amount of money? Today we are going to explain these symbols or signs so that you can know them and pay attention to them. Don’t ignore the following Symbols as it means saving Life and money.
1. Engine Temperature Warning Light

This sign is a Temperature or hotness sign in a car. Just like when you are running temperature, your body becomes so hot and abnormal. The same happen to a car when you see the above sign raised. Therefore, attention is urgently needed.

2. Tire Pressure Warning Light


This sign signifies tires pressure on your dashboard. Therefore, any time you happen to see it try and check your tires. Failure to check and pump the tires would result to damage of the rim.
3. Oil Pressure Warning

This boat sign means that the oil is low or there is no oil in the Engine. It could also mean that the oil pump is not pumping. These are dangerous to the engine and should be given immediate attention. Therefore, whenever you are driving this sign suddenly appears, please, alight in a safe place and look for the solution.
4. Traction Control

This sign is also another sign your dashboard can show you. When you see this sign, it means that your car’s traction system control is engaged.
5. Antilock Brake Warning

The ABS stands for antilock brake system. It is important in car because when you hold automatic brake, it is abs that makes the brake more active. So, whenever you see it on the dashboard, try and find out what is wrong and fix it.

6. Automatic Shift Lock or Engine Start Indicator

This sign means that you need to engage the brake to start your car or to remove it from neutral or from park. When you want to start your Automatic car without holding brake it refuses to start.
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Autos / 12 Tips That Can Help You Buy A Good Used Car. by autoremedy365: 9:22pm On Mar 05, 2019
Buying a used car is good and is one of the ways to save money. Some persons don’t consider it good because of it’s challenges. Therefore, today we are going to give you various tips that can help you buy a good used car.



1. Ask question.

It is important you ask the owner of the vehicle why he or she wants to sell the car. This is to enable you find out if the owner of the vehicle want to sell it as a result of a fault In the car.

2. Check the odometer.

Odometer tells you the stream usage of a vehicle. Therefore, trying to find out the current odometer is very vital. With it you determine how long the vehicle had been in use.


3. Have a Complete view of the car.

Find out if the car had accident or not. This might be difficult for you to discover, therefore, you need a potentially car painter to help you find out.
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Autos / Major Causes Of Engine Over Heat And What You Must Do by autoremedy365: 8:51pm On Mar 05, 2019
Have you find out why your car over heat, causing you inconvenience or delay in arriving your appointment on time? Today we shall be considering major causes of engine overheat and what you must do.

1. Dirty and Leakage Radiato
Dirty Radiator can seriously cause engine over heat. If the Radiator is leaking water, the tendency for water to finish in the radiator is there. Thereby causing over heat to the engine. If you suspect a leak, or have had to add coolant to the reservoir don’t wait to get it checked. A small leak can quickly turn in to an expensive repair and a serious headache.

2. Bad Thermostat
If your thermostat is bad it will be very difficult for the valve in the cooling system that ensures the coolant able to pass through to the radiator when necessary. When the thermostat gets stuck in the closed position, coolant can no longer pass through and becomes overheated in the engine. At this point you begin to see your temperature rise.
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Autos / 7 Tips To Reduce Fuel Consumption by autoremedy365: 3:27pm On Feb 22, 2019
Here are 7 tips concerning how you drive, and what to do to save fuel or money what.

 You don’t accelerate so hard. The hard you accelerate, the high rate of fuel being push to the combustion chamber. Thereby consuming more fuel. It is interesting to know that such hard acceleration does not contribute to an instant speed.

 Use of car A.C. Using air conditioner can take more fuel. Research shows that a.c while on takes 20% of fuel base on the engine capacity.

 Planning. The best way to reduce the fuel consumption is to embark on a plan movement. Avoid careless movement. If you only need to travel a few blocks, consider walking or even riding a bicycle. Not only will you save money at the pump, the exercise will certainly do you some good.

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Autos / Do You Know These Facts About V4 And V6 Engines? by autoremedy365: 3:16pm On Feb 22, 2019
V6 engines are far superior to V 4 cylinders. They run faster than V4 engines and consume more fuel. Because of the more cylinder and more spark plugs which causes combustion. Some Mechanics can be confused when fixing them.
V6 engines are more expensive to build and maintain compared to v4. mm
In a 4-cylinder engine, there are four pistons rising and falling in four chambers.
A 6-cylinder engine features six pistons and produces a theoretical 50% more power than the same 4-cylinder engine.






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Autos / Tips On How To Maintain Your Automobile by autoremedy365: 12:27pm On Feb 21, 2019
The work of keeping automobile in a proper and good condition, care or upkeep including: taking necessary steps to avoid something breaking down (preventive Maintenance) and bringing something back to working order.

Maintenance culture helps your automobile retain the manufacturers’ condition.

Car maintenance as a vehicle owner is generally important. This you need to carry out regular on your vehicle. Without proper maintenance, your vehicle will be a lot more likely to be prone to more serious damage; in the future that could lead to you being greatly out of pocket.

By performing routine maintenance on your vehicle, it will highly reduce the risk of serious problems occurring in the future as well as improving the driving quality of your vehicle. Many vehicle owners fail to perform the necessary vehicle maintenance tasks that are so important due to ignorance, lack of automobile culture, awareness, laziness and procrastination.

It is obvious to know that Car maintenance is not a difficult task. Therefore, it is important that car owners and drivers should without fail -perform these following maintenance tasks:

Checking your tyre pressures and its psi
Checking the engine oil,
Check the Radiator for water,
Check brake fluid,
Check Steering fluid
Check transmission oil
Check the car head lamp, to avoid driving in the night without light.
If some of these maintenance tasks make you a bit uneasy, then you can check out someone with a bit more knowledge for assistance. But it is important that in one way or another, you are carrying out regular maintenance in your automobile.

The causes of engine knock


1) Failure to check engine oil

Failure to check and know the proper time to change your engine oil with original oil could cause engine knock .

2) Failure to clean valve

Failure to cleaning your valves properly will lead to dirt and grime building up which can result in your camshaft failing.

3) Loss of Viscosity

When the Oil has lost its Viscosity in the engine as a result of long time use, It can cause engine knock.

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