Milky oil under the oil cap does not always mean you have a blown head gasket. In many cases, it forms when moisture mixes with engine oil. This can happen with short trips, humid weather or long periods of cold idling. However, a damaged head gasket can also let coolant mix with the oil. This … Read more
Bad Fuel Injectors can cause poor acceleration. Fuel injectors control the amount of fuel that enters the engine. When an injector is dirty, clogged, leaking or damaged, the engine may not get the right amount of fuel. This can lead to hesitation when you press the accelerator. You may also notice rough idling, engine misfires, … Read more
Yes, incorrect spark plugs can cause several engine problems. The wrong plug type, size, heat range or gap can affect how well the engine burns fuel. You may notice rough idling, poor acceleration, hard starting, higher fuel use or engine misfires. In some cases, the wrong spark plug can also cause damage if it does … Read more
A Bad Ignition coil can cause engine misfires, rough idling, poor acceleration, hard starting, reduced fuel economy and an illuminated check engine light. The ignition coil changes battery voltage into the high voltage needed to create a spark at the spark plug. When it fails, one or more cylinders may not burn fuel correctly. Heat, … Read more
You can often identify an engine oil leak vs coolant leak by the fluid’s color, smell, texture and location. Engine oil is usually brown, black or amber and feels thick or slippery. Coolant is thinner and may be green, pink, blue orange or another color, depending on the vehicle. Coolant can also have a sweet … Read more
