https://www.simple-car-answers.com/car-blog.html The Car Answers Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Simple-Car-Answwers.com Web site en-us Car Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:28:09 -0400 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:28:09 -0400 simple-car-answers.com https://www.simple-car-answers.com/2001-toyota-corolla-belt-noise-and-oil-leak.htmlfc5eed41d2570ca96277d718e01e58d9In February 9, 2026 I brought my 2001 Toyota Corollla(automatic) in to shop to address a belt noise. The mechanic replaced the serpentine belt and also
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:27:38 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Nissan-Fuel-Gauge-Not-Reading-Accurately.htmlf068f6151170cec1e1cac61a5992b8faNissan Fuel Gauge Not Reading Accurately Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:11:14 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Nissan-Rogue-Shake-at-Idle.html37bb674167ad3da30311a7f39388c4c9Nissan Rogue shake at idle, particularly when in drive with brakes applied. This issue is caused by a failing oil-filled motor/transmission mount
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:03:31 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/4-Common-Types-of-Brake-Squeaks.htmlf9fc0c049f618ab9b1ff77012bdd7b064 Common Types of Brake Squeaks and what you can do when your mechanic approaches you with a 2k estimate to fix your brake squeak.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:35:40 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/The-Most-Common-Reasons-Why-a-Transmission-Slips.html431c9d15e8d09d3a9fab6d3d337a219aThe Most Common Reasons Why a Transmission Slips
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 21:42:46 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Oil-Pan-Leak-Or-Stripped-Threads.html9a395b2e309f31767fe995af90a5ae393 Ways to Deal With a Leaking Oil Pan Bolt or Stripped Threads
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 12:53:25 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/What-Can-Cause-Grinding-Noise-in-a-Cars-Braking-System.html42c19f17e7fdc3d0c6faa2c4c3c65dfaWhat Can Cause Grinding Noise in a Car's Braking System?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 17:53:49 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Knocking-or-Ticking-Noise-From-Your-Engine.htmld0eae07264a5ed6aecb9e4d044b28ac1Knocking or Ticking Noise From Your Engine
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:38:23 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Can-Rodents-or-Mice-Ruin-a-Car-What-to-Do-About-Car-Pests.html5c7cbfd09e12097c103b889e5f70c9fcCan Rodents or Mice Ruin a Car? What to Do About Car Pests
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:36:50 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Check-Engine-Light-is-On-What-Could-Be-the-Problem.html8eb37e6457da4bd89def01c27a17763bCheck Engine Light is On What Could Be the Problem
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:03:28 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/2023-Wagoneer-Dead-Battery.html4fb31460ff34df6e6634a799a3eccd702023 Wagoneer Dead Battery. If your Wagoneer’s battery frequently dies—whether overnight or every time you turn off the ignition—this article will help you identify a potential issue.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:50:36 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/My-Car-Is-Leaking-Fluid-6-Liquids-That-May-Drip-From-a-Car.htmlb7443d8f4338ff1dd61ffee7b3c333b5I will cover the six most common fluid leaks from a car—from the leaks that will leave you stranded to the leaks that should, in fact, be happening.
Sun, 7 Dec 2025 10:57:34 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Car-Vibration-When-Accelerating-Suspect-Your-CV-Joint.htmlc605283718192a70ad2356e92aa998d0This vibration only happens when driving under heavy acceleration, like when you are approaching the highway trying to merge into the speeding traffic
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:21:51 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/3-Most-Common-Brake-Noises-Causes-and-How-to-Fix-Them.htmlbc3f8b6bedccb162e459b305909293b23 most common brake noises I encounter, I'll shed some light on what the repair process looks like, Some of the repair techniques I share here are unorthodox
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:21:15 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/texaco-extreme-auto-care.html0aa227ed7b738b455099866219c9a61d2520 Beltline Rd, Carrollton, Tx 75006 (972) 418-7840 Located on southwest corner of Beltline Rd and Web Chapel Rd. Service like it used to be, fair, Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:45:32 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/boise-automotive-service-boise-id.html409ff8aec2f830aab0199321f4a3be06Boise Automotive Service 9615 W. Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 Rick Housel Manager We brought our 2006 Nissan Ultima to Boise Automotive to resolve Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:38:30 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Honda-CR-V-Drive-Shaft-U-joint-Replacement.htmle5bac21dbbd56667317f95606594619cHonda CR-V Drive Shaft U-joint Replacement, what Honda doesn't want you to know!
Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:55:10 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Low-Heat-from-the-Drivers-Side-Vent.htmld4f8dee1ccc97d6bb426939b26c95c7a2012 - 2014 Honda CR-V Low Heat from the Drivers-Side Vent, here is the fix.
Sun, 15 Feb 2015 12:03:13 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Tire-Rotation.html338d0b2c82e43fa4d9ae78c926aa2e2fTire Rotation, when to rotate, how to rotate, and why we rotate tires.
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:26:32 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Water-Leaking-Into-Car.htmlf91e68dd96b33616691210ac96077c8dIf you have Water Leaking Into your Car, there could be a simple fix, try asking the Water Leak Pro for help, you may find the answers you re looking for. Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:26:46 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/2002-suzucki-xl7-gas-smell.html114a0e52540caeb2746d0ba3432b9867Summer time, when temp is HOT I smell gas fume inside my vehicle. I don't see any fuel leaks! I had somebody do something to fix it 2 years ago, and thought Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:24:01 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/smell-exhaust-fumes-in-2000-astros-van.html10d814780fb6377588e04b8c7061ab91I smell exhaust fumes-not raw gasoline-in my 2000 Astros van all the time and I get dizziness from it so I always leave all windows open whenever I drive Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:32:38 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/70000-miles-and-blew-a-head-gaskets.html554f842a660bbd235eaedc5faee40a1eI have a 2008 Pontiac GT G6- -had oil changed and was told leakage problem they found was no problem and they would check on next oil change. I went on Tue, 8 Jul 2014 23:03:49 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/1986-toyota-1980cc-camrayl.htmlee7aa913f414285e2d20f00c33128a73 Bad seal in pump r/h steering arm .The car is a 1986 Toyota, Camry GLi SV11 automatic plus overdrive I am looking for the Steering Arm / pump Tue, 8 Jul 2014 23:02:43 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/gas-fumes-inside-car.html1d95e379c96c0fab632be865365dea56I have a 1993 Ford Taurus sedan, It has very few miles on it. After driving it for about 15-20 minutes I start getting a gas smell inside. It only has Mon, 23 Jun 2014 23:12:34 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/output-shaft-seal-leak.html1e3475a68d6929c0d78f74d91d23fa84I just had someone replace the right output shaft seal in my 2004 Chevy caviler and now its leaking red fluid (transmission fluid). Before the fix it wasn't
Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:49:07 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/i-need-wheel-bearing-replaced-due-to-accident-the-diagnosis-was-done-by-a-mechanic.html6acafe14da658519b97c7a207f8be435I need a wheel bearing replaced due to accident, the diagnosis was done by a mechanic, but as per insurance adjuster, the bearing was not damaged physically Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:43:52 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/i-have-a-2011-nissan-sentra-thats-smells-like-gas-once-in-awhile.html3da6b9a6d2a8569b9e37ff861cf704e6The car is a security vehicle it smelled like gas one day after driving all day in the heat about 2-3 weeks ago but I couldn't find any leaks.It happened Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:12:00 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Blown-Head-Gasket.html95597d451f7b4871a5718f863be9607dAfter reading this article, you will know what a head gasket is, what it looks like, what its purpose is, and what the symptoms of a blown head gasket are
Sat, 5 Apr 2014 09:43:49 -0400 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/van-hesitates-at-low-speeds.html338d44bf403d20103dbfb3f4a0487fe3When driving my van at low speeds, the engine hesitates on an off but it is OK at high speed. What do you think the problem could be? Fri, 7 Mar 2014 20:18:43 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/loud-grinding-sound.html9f1b2da86d8783f54ffac109c9acdef4I got stuck in the snow yesterday and tried driving out of it turning the wheel back and forth. After this did not work I had my brother help push me out. Wed, 19 Feb 2014 23:08:16 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/wheel-bearing-broken-after-10-days.html68f786be4e10847bbc9f6e612eaf3fb1Hello My 2002 Ford Ka recently failed it MOT due to the NSR Wheel beaing. This was replaced by a main dealer. They then passed the MOT. The wheel bearing Mon, 3 Feb 2014 19:53:33 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/if-constant-bearing-problems-come-up-yearly-check-this-tip-out.html5b1ccdff35d3adec56e2d09ab672022dHere is an easy IMPORTANT TIP about front wheel bearings that could save you a lot of needless constant repairs... Fact is, if your Engines ground tether
Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:48:17 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/1457-code.html65ebf19758e69007f12f80a18a3b57c8I have a 1999 Honda Accord. The check engine light recently came on and my mechanic stated it was the 1457 EVAP code. He reset it and said wait to see Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:12:23 -0500 https://www.simple-car-answers.com/Honda-Check-Engine-Light-DTC-P1456.html390b7425d6469ad33b5e4e72b51fac7eYour Honda check engine light is on and you have a DTC P1456, Here's how to fix it!
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