AutoEducation.com Car Blog https://sparkcharge.lol/blog Helping you learn more about your car. Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:20:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.2 Starter and Battery Issues https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/engine/1269/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/engine/1269/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:13:19 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1269 Question: My car suddenly would not start. It made a clicking noise when I turned the ignition and the lights on dash/etc. came on when I turned the key. I was able to jump start it easily, but it wouldn’t hold a charge. I also cleaned the corrosion off the battery and was able to […]

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1995 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXI upgrades? https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/engine/1995-mitsubishi-lancer-glxi-upgrades/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/engine/1995-mitsubishi-lancer-glxi-upgrades/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:42:53 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1264 Question: I have a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXI, fuel injected,what are the things I can do to improve its performance? things I can change and upgrade.. thank you for your time Answer: Not sure if you have the turbocharged version or not but will start out with suggested upgrades for both versions and then touch […]

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No A/C Power Steering and Battery Light is ON. https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/engine/ac-power-steering-battery-light/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/engine/ac-power-steering-battery-light/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:57:34 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1255 Question: I have a 2004 Lincoln Towncar and my AC went out there was a smell like burnt plastic,then a knocking noise started when i start my car.Today my steering wheel is very hard to turn and the battery light stays on the car struggles to stay on. Answer: Most likely the serpentine belt has […]

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Car overheating and A/C not working at times. https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/cooling/car-overheating-ac-working-times/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/cooling/car-overheating-ac-working-times/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:59:18 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1250 Question: I notice that my car is low on coolant and at the same time my AC works at times. When i sit in traffic or sometime when i drive the gauge reaches almost to over heat and the A/C stops working, could that be because i am low of coolant? Answer: The A/C and […]

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Subaru automatic shifter solenoid question. https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/drivetrain/subaru-automatic-shifter-solenoid-question/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/drivetrain/subaru-automatic-shifter-solenoid-question/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:03:56 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1241 Question: I have a 92 Subaru loyale and the solenoid in the shifting mechanism isn’t receiving any power. My question is what powers the solenoid, is it the inhibitor relay or inhibitor switch that isn’t giving it power? I hooked the solenoid up to a voltage meter and there is absolutely no power, so the […]

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My Ford Fusion https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/buying/my-ford-fusion/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/buying/my-ford-fusion/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:45:53 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1197 2011 Ford Fusion Review For those of you shopping for a used car, the 2010 – 2012 Ford Fusion might find it’s way on to your short list of cars to consider. It made my list a few months ago when trading in my gas guzzling Ford Excursion. The Ford Fusion sits firmly in the […]

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A Parents Guide To Dipping Your Car https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/general/a-parents-guide-to-dipping-your-car/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/general/a-parents-guide-to-dipping-your-car/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:34:42 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1175 Mom & Dad, I want to dip my car! Say what?!?!? If your son or daughter is of driving age or close to it, they may have already asked you this question. And if you are not up to speed on the latest trends in the automotive world then you are likely to reply back […]

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Essential Automotive Websites You Have Probably Never Heard Of. https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/general/essential-automotive-websites-you-have-probably-never-heard-of/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/general/essential-automotive-websites-you-have-probably-never-heard-of/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:24:27 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1154 Just spent some time today driving across the countryside looking for parts for my step-son’s car and I remembered a cool website which helps me search local junkyard (first website on the list). Even I need a reminder sometimes of the cool essential websites out there on the interwebs. So as a placeholder for myself […]

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Why a Clean Car Matters https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/body/why-a-clean-car-matters/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/body/why-a-clean-car-matters/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:21:46 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1150 For the busy professional, a clean car may be the last thing on your mind. Meetings, family commitments and hitting the gym usually rank way before getting your ride spic and span. But what happens if you get elected to drive to lunch with your boss, or business associates? What impression would your car leave? […]

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Proper Care And Feeding Of Your Tires. https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/wheels_and_tires/proper-care-and-feeding-of-your-tires/ https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/wheels_and_tires/proper-care-and-feeding-of-your-tires/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:10:02 +0000 https://sparkcharge.lol/blog/?p=1146 Your tires are the critical connection between your car and the road. They affect acceleration, braking and even ride quality. So it’s no wonder that tire care should be a top priority as a car owner. Let’s look at some of the key steps in getting the longest life and safest miles from your tires… […]

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