If you hear the dreaded clicking when you try to get your car’s engine going, you may be having trouble with your starter not engaging as it should. When the starter is not engaging, it can lead to a ...

Bojan Popic is a mechanical engineer and long-time automotive technician who creates and edits much of the visual and written content on Mechanic Base. His engineering background helps him explain ...

Magnus Sellén is a certified automotive diagnostic technician and the founder of Mechanic Base. He has spent more than ten years working in professional workshops diagnosing and repairing vehicles ...

There’s no reason to visit a car dealership any longer to buy a used car. With all of the online options available to us, it’s simple to find exactly what you are looking for without leaving your home ...

If you’re working on any electrical system, whether it’s in your car or around the house, you’ll quickly realize how essential a multimeter is. This handy tool lets you see what’s really happening ...

Do you drive a car with a high-mileage engine? Are you noticing oil sludge, or just want your engine to last for many more miles? Then it’s time to switch to high-mileage engine oil. High-mileage ...

It might not be the most exciting part of your vehicle, but your air filter plays a huge role in how your engine performs. A good air filter keeps dust, dirt, and debris out of the combustion chamber ...

Thinking about replacing your spark plugs? These small but powerful components play a huge role in your engine’s performance. As their name suggests, spark plugs create the spark that ignites the ...

Is your car running a bit sluggishly? Noticing black smoke from the exhaust? It might be time to take a closer look at your carburetor. If your vehicle uses a carburetor instead of fuel injectors, ...

The fuel system is what ensures the engine of your car gets the gas it needs to keep going. If there’s a problem with the fuel system, you could run into trouble as you try to get to your next ...

It can be difficult to understand all of the relevant car terms, especially when they have to do with the engine. Unless you are an experienced mechanic, you probably don’t know all of the differences ...

When it comes to buying gas for your vehicle, you make a lot of decisions on autopilot. Oftentimes, you pick where to fill up based on where you are and what’s convenient. However, this thought ...