Naomi O'Colman

The engine air filter is a repair element that is sometimes disregarded, but a dirty air filter can negatively impact your vehicle’s performance. So, when to replace engine air filter? Although the recommended frequency for replacing an engine air filter varies by make and model, most automakers recommend replacing it every 30,000 to 45,000 miles. … Read more

Car owners may occasionally experience jerky automatic transmissions. Automatic transmissions require more care and attention from the owner than manual gearboxes, which require little maintenance. So, why is my car with automatic transmission jerking? The simple answer is that automatic transmissions that jerk, shake, or shift hard during a shift change may require transmission fluid … Read more

The catalytic converter is an important part of any new gas or diesel-powered car. Catalytic converters remove harmful gases from the air that comes from the engine’s combustion. Because all the exhaust goes through the catalytic converter, they get dirty after a long time of use. Replacement of a catalytic converter is costly, so cleaning … Read more

Metal shavings in oil? Is this weird? In fact, a lot of the time, metal shavings get into the oil in your car. Some people may find this hard to understand. Isn’t motor oil in the engine’s lubrication system? Motor oil is made up of a lot of different things, and metal shavings are one … Read more

Catalytic converters are added to cars to cut down on the bad smells coming from the exhaust. They are like a honeycomb made of precious metals that turn the harmful compounds that are made during the combustion process into less harmful ones. When they don’t want to pay for a new one, people ask: “Can … Read more