Calm down! Accidentally using 85 octane instead of 87 octane in your vehicle should not be a huge deal. There are other factors, such as temperature, humidity, and altitude, that can also influence the need for higher-octane fuel, but if those conditions are not extreme, using 85-octane should not be a problem. As I am … Read more
Yes, you can use 185/65r14 tires instead of 175/65r14. This change will result in a slight speedometer difference of around 2%, and the new tires will be approximately an inch taller than the stock tires. Transitioning from 175/65r14, but the taller tires and stock shocks provide a smoother road feel. So, shall you make the … Read more
No, it’s not bad. Slightly overfilling the oil by one quart should not cause any problems and won’t hurt anything. The dipstick shows it’s just above the full mark, which is acceptable and won’t lead to significant issues. However, it can be bad for the catalytic converter. Let’s see why you should restrain yourself from … Read more
Though it is said that we humans love having options, sometimes they make us confused too. Like, there are a lot of options nowadays for coolants, such as green, red, pink, yellow, etc. The availability of these colors raises different questions about their usability, such as using pink coolant instead of green. Yes, you can … Read more
Dex Cool is a very reliable coolant especially designed for GM vehicles. The orange coolant prevents aluminum engines from rusting. One thing that commonly bothers curious car lovers is if dex cool is the only suitable coolant for their cars or if they can also use other coolants instead of dex cool. Yes, you can … Read more
You know that coolant plays a crucial role in ensuring car safety. However, there are so many variations of coolants these days that becoming confused is not unusual. The introduction of OAT in place of HOAT only increased the confusion. Now people often wonder whether it is safe to use OAT coolant instead of HOAT. … Read more
In times of vehicular emergencies, the notion of substituting water for coolant might cross one’s mind as a temporary solution. However, it’s crucial to understand the implications of such a decision. I did detailed research on the question as it is a common question car lovers often ask themselves. Using water as a coolant substitute … Read more
There are so many different colors of coolant available that you can make a rainbow out of them. There are red, green, blue, orange, yellow, and more. Such availability of colors can often make car lovers confused. Many people, for example, are confused about whether they can use yellow coolant instead of orange. Yes, you … Read more
G12 coolant is a popular option known for its superior protection against rust, corrosion, and cavitation. However, there are alternatives available that may offer similar benefits or even additional advantages. You can use G13 coolant as a suitable alternative to G12 coolant. G13 is environmentally friendly and fully compatible with G12 while also offering good … Read more
The cooling system plays a vital role in regulating temperature and preventing overheating of your vehicle. This is achieved by using a coolant. But what if you are out of coolant and there is no possibility for you to get some new? After deep research, I came up with two available options: water and antifreeze. … Read more