Many people take their vehicle’s gear changes for granted. But every time your automatic transmission needs to shift to a different gear, there is a vacuum modulator inside that ensures the gear change can be accomplished.

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The oil filter has the crucial task of filtering the oil that lubricates your engine components. As oil circulates through the engine, it picks up contaminants and debris along the way. You’ll want to keep these contaminants out of the engine to preserve its lifespan.

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There is an old saying that oil is the blood of any vehicle. In a way, this is true because the vehicle’s engine depends on oil to lubricate its components and make them run smoothly.

Since the engine is the heart of the vehicle, this heart must constantly pump “blood” to stay strong and healthy.

If the engine were to run out of oil, it would not be good for the health of the engine or the car itself. In fact, it could end up permanently damaging the engine if the oil levels are not raised quickly.

To solve this problem, you simply need to add oil to your engine or go to your local quick lubrication shop or repair shop and have them perform an oil change. It is very inexpensive and only takes 10 to 15 minutes. So, there is really no reason for anyone not to do it.

Of course, if there is an underlying issue causing an oil leak, you will need to pay to repair or replace the components causing the leak. Otherwise, adding oil is very cheap.

**Symptoms of Low Oil in Your Car**

Below are the 5 main symptoms you can expect when your engine has low oil levels.
**1) Oil Warning Light**

The first symptom you may notice is a warning light on your dashboard that comes on. This indicates that your oil pressure is low because there is not enough oil in your engine.

Inside your vehicle, there is a sensor that can detect the oil pressure you have. Low oil levels in the engine will cause the sensor to detect low oil pressure. Therefore, the oil pressure warning light illuminates on the dashboard.

You should take this warning seriously and add more oil to your vehicle before the symptoms worsen.
**2) Knocking Noises**

You will only notice this symptom if you have had a low amount of oil in your engine for some time now. When the components and parts of your engine experience increased friction and lack of lubrication, it will significantly loosen the engine rods.

As you may know, the rods are what keep the pistons firmly in place. So, when the rods become loose, they are thrown around inside the engine and cause knocking noises. In cases where you have enough engine oil, a good oil additive can be a simple remedy.
**3) Burning Smell**

Your engine contains many moving components. Many of these components are metal, and they regularly come into contact with other metal components. All this metal contacting other metal will create a lot of heat in the engine.

Oil is the lubricant that normally keeps this heat to a minimum by cooling the components. Therefore, if there is a low oil level in the engine, these components will not be cooled.

The result will be a burning smell that makes its way into the cabin.
**4) Dipstick Test**

If you want to know for sure if your oil level is low, use the oil dipstick to check your oil level. Make sure your engine has been turned off and your car is parked on level ground for an accurate reading.

If the dipstick shows that you have less oil than the minimum mark, it means you need to add more oil.
**5) Engine Failure**

This will be the worst-case scenario when the engine oil level is low. However, most people should be able to avoid this symptom because you would likely have already experienced the previous four symptoms.

But, if you continued to ignore these warning signs, you can expect your engine to eventually fail. Then, you are looking at buying a brand new engine for your vehicle, which can cost thousands of dollars.

If you see your exhaust pipe blowing white smoke, you need to know the root causes to prevent any engine damage. One of two conditions is responsible for white smoke coming from your exhaust.

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Have you ever been in a situation where you’re driving your vehicle and when you accelerate, you start losing power instead of gaining power? Sometimes, this can be attributed to your car not having enough fuel.

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If your routine involves a lot of time behind the wheel or in the back seat of unfamiliar cars, you might be wondering how best to protect yourself from the coronavirus pandemic. You want to protect yourself and your clients from accidental transmissions.

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Toyota is implementing two safety features to prevent your vehicle from rolling away or filling the garage with fumes if you exit while it’s running. It indicates that the features will be added to Toyota and Lexus models starting with the 2020 model year.

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Haze, fog, clouding – no matter what you call it – there are easy ways to get rid of that plastic oxidation that clouds your vehicle’s headlights after years and miles of driving.

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Understanding How ECO Start/Stop Technology Works

The ECO Start/Stop system works to cut off the engine whenever your car is stopped for any duration.

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Jump starting is a common way to revive a dead car battery. It involves connecting the battery from another car to yours to boost the unresponsive battery. It’s a quick and easy fix, but could it damage the car battery?

Modern car batteries are much more sensitive than older ones, and there are risks associated with jump starting them. Any mistake can damage the car’s onboard electronics or the good battery. Let’s discuss the possible risks and how you can avoid them.

Risks of Jump Starting a Car Battery

Jump starting a dead car battery is a common practice everywhere. But without the right tools and a skilled hand. Let’s see what can happen if things go wrong:

Destroyed ECUs

Modern cars rely on Engine Control Units (ECUs) to monitor the engine and other components. There isn’t just one, but multiple ECUs can be found in a car. For example, there was a Mercedes-Benz S-Class model that had 64 ECUs.

These control units are so complex that it’s sometimes cheaper to scrap the car instead of repairing them. Incorrect jump starting can zap these electrical systems beyond repair.

Damaged Battery

A common risk of jump starting a car is damaging the battery. This happens due to incorrect connections of the jumper cable. One end should go to the dead vehicle and the other end to the car providing the power boost. There will be electrical damage to the car’s components if one end of the cable touches something else.

Battery Explosion

Connect the jumpers in the correct order. Otherwise, there’s a possibility of sparking in the jumper cables. Any spark can lead to the battery exploding, which can be very dangerous.

Always check the owner’s manual to ensure the correct placement and sequence of the cables. For example, you should never connect the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery.

Electrical Problems

After giving some juice to the dead battery, you must disconnect the wiring before starting the car. Starting it will create a heavy load on the good battery when the vehicles are wired together. As a result, there could be electrical problems.

How to Avoid Jump Starting Problems

If you’re in a situation where you need to jump start your vehicle, you should take certain steps to ensure nothing goes wrong.

• Make sure the battery of the car providing power is fully charged. If the battery is weak, you could damage both batteries.
• After charging the dead battery, disconnect the car from the other vehicle providing power. This will allow you to start the vehicle with the bad battery without damaging the good battery.
• Use a jump starter pack to ensure battery safety and protection from other issues. No jump starter kit? No problem. Buy jumper cables with surge protection.

You should not jump start a faulty battery. It could damage the car with the good battery.
If you’re careful and take these precautions, jump starting your car will be a safe and easy way to get back on the road.