Stop Wasting Your Money At The Mechanic Workshop, Learn These Easy Tips To Fix Your Car On Your Own

Stop Wasting Your Money At The Mechanic Workshop, Learn These Easy Tips To Fix Your Car On Your Own



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Stop wasting your money at the mechanic workshop, learn these easy tips to fix your car on your own.

When you lack the skills to do some things yourself, you might end up spending more on a repair. It amusing that when some people calculate the amount they spend at their mechanic workshop it's enough to get a new and comfortable ride.

When you acquire basic knowledge of car maintenance, it doesn't save you money only but also increases the life span of your vehicle.

Without much Ado or delay, I will be sharing some common car problems and how you can solve them on your own.

Car not starting

The pain you get when you start your car early in the morning and it's start making some funny sounds is immeasurable! , this causes a lot of confusion as you probably don't know what wrong.

However, if you run into such a problem another day try;

#1 Check the car battery

Sometimes we forget to turn off some electronics component of our car before going to bed. This leads to power drainage.

Check the battery connector, is it tightened well?

Also, if you've been using the battery for up to 5 years, then it's time to replace it with a new one.

How do I know the issue is coming from the battery?

Observe the interior lights of your vehicle and the sound it makes when you start it. If there's no interior light or the sound is sluggish then the problem is from the battery.

Perhaps the battery connector is corroded or partially connected. Battery connectors are not expensive (#250 depending on your location).

Faulty alternators also cause the battery not to function properly. The work of the alternator is to charge your battery while driving. Once it is bad then your battery is at risk ⚠️


How to detect a faulty alternator

Try jump-starting the car or start it with another battery.

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While the engine is running, unplug the battery, if the car stops then the alternator is faulty.

Another way is by using your car radio. After you are able to start the car (via jump-start or another battery) turn your AM radio to a station that has low music or sound then step on your accelerator, if you hear a fuzzing sound as you step on the pedal then the alternator is faulty.

Problems concerning alternators require technical know-how, you should contact your mechanic to repair that.

How to start your car when the alternator or battery is faulty

#Detaching the Radiator fan

This method works well for Toyotas, and if the battery still has some power in it. First, switch off every electrical component of the car which include your wiper, light, radio and pointers. Then check around your radiator fan and detach the plug, this helps in power conservation.

Lift the clip before pulling the male and female plug apart. You can use your screwdriver if you are finding it hard.

After this, start your car, it should come up. If not, then the battery is very weak.

Warning âš ï¸: connect the radiator fan back once the car starts to prevent overheating.

#Push start

If you drive a manual car, another method is to push-start it. Step on the clutch and put the gear in the second or first.

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Make sure lights, radios, and wipers are off, and the key is in the start position. Get someone to push the car very fast, then remove your leg from the clutch, the car should start.

Cleaning corroded terminals with Cola

Corrosion can prevent your car from starting. First, remove each terminal slightly with your spanner. Then pour some cola on it from the centre.

Allow it to soak for some minutes, then clean it completely with water.

You can also use sandpaper to get rid of corrosion.

To prevent the battery from corrosion, rub some petroleum jelly on it.

Other things that prevent the car from starting include

#2. Failed Starter

#3. Bad ignition switch

#4. Fuel system issue

Car jerking or not running properly

There are lots of reason car jerks.

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I will discuss the one's you can repair on your own

#1. Faulty Plugs

This one of the easiest problem to identify and fix. One way to know if your spark plugs are faulty is to check whether it is soaked with fuel.

Run your car for some minutes, stop the engine, lose the plug and check the tip. If the tip is soaked, then the plug is not firing.

Try to replace the plug with a new one.

Another method is to listen to the sound of the engine. While your engine is running, remove the plug connection wire, if the sound of the car does not change then the plug is faulty.

#2 Dirty Air Filters

When the air filter is dirty, you get the same issue as the insufficient fuel. Check the air filter and clean it.

Others include;

#3 Worn out accelerator/throttle cables.

#4 Bad transmission Module.


#5 Bad fuel pump or filter.

However, you should get those fixed by your mechanic.

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