Fahad Car Garage Expert

Transmission overheating while driving usually comes from low or leaking fluid, old fluid that has lost its protection, or a blocked transmission cooler. Internal wear, a slipping torque converter, and heavy stop-and-go traffic add more heat. In Dubai, summer heat above 45°C makes all of these worse. Warning signs include a gearbox temperature light, a … Read more

If you top up oil between services, something inside or outside the engine is letting it go, and finding out which one matters because it determines how big the repair will be. Why Is My Cadillac Losing Engine Oil? A Cadillac lossing engine oil in two ways. It either leaks out, or it burns inside … Read more

A car that won’t start is stressful, especially in a car park at 45°C. The good news is that the cause is often cheaper to fix than a new starter. What Causes a Car Starter Motor to Fail? A car starter motor usually fails because of a weak battery or a worn solenoid. Worn brushes … Read more

Most Audis lose power because the engine isn’t getting enough air, fuel, or spark. Common causes are: a dirty mass airflow sensor, weak ignition coils, low fuel pressure, or a turbo problem or boost leak . TFSI petrol engines are also prone to carbon build-up on the intake valves and a broken PCV valve. The … Read more

The most common sign of a bad wheel bearing is a humming or growling noise that gets louder as you speed up. The noise often changes when you turn, because turning shifts the car’s weight onto one side. Other signs include grinding from one wheel and a vibration in the steering wheel or floor. Uneven … Read more

A  serpentine belt squealing at start-up usually means it’s slipping on a pulley. Common causes include a worn or glazed belt, a weak tensioner, or a worn idler pulley. A heavy load on the alternator or AC compressor can also cause it. The first few seconds can be noisier on a cold, damp morning. A … Read more

Power steering making a whining noise when you turn usually points to low fluid, air in the system or a worn pump. Leaking hoses, a slipping belt, or a worn steering rack can also cause it. The noise is often loudest at low speed, when parking or when the wheel is turned all the way. … Read more

The red oil can on your dashboard is not like the other lights. A check engine light can often wait a few days. A low oil pressure warning usually means stop now. Engine oil does more than keep parts slippery. A pump pushes it under pressure to the crankshaft, camshafts, and turbo. That pressure holds … Read more

A puff of smoke in the mirror is easy to ignore. Sometimes it is just water vapor. Sometimes it is the first sign of a fault that will cost thousands if you wait. Your engine burns fuel and air. In a healthy engine, the gas that leaves the tailpipe is almost invisible once the engine … Read more