If you’re driving and suddenly notice the battery warning light appear on your dashboard, it’s not something to ignore. While your car might seem to be running fine in the moment, this light usually indicates a problem with the charging system, not just the battery itself. Left unchecked, it could lead to your vehicle stalling […]
Is your vehicle feeling a bit sluggish lately? Are you making more frequent stops at the gas station? The culprit might be hiding right under your hood, a dirty air filter. At Carlsbad Auto Service we are huge advocates of preventative maintenance to ensure a healthy and reliable vehicle. Air filter inspection and replacement when […]
Every year, electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla become a more and more dominant force in the automotive space. The widespread adoption of EV technology and an ever-growing charging network makes owning an electric car or truck more and more practical. The shift away from internal combustion as the primary power source for vehicles has brought […]
We’ve all been there, watching the gas gauge creep toward empty and realizing seems to be a bit quicker than normal. Your car should be an efficient machine, so when you notice your gas mileage getting worse, it can be both frustrating and expensive. Often drops in fuel economy come down to simple issues or […]
The radiator is the “exhaust” of the cooling system, dispersing coolant throughout its many fins to release heat from the engine into the surrounding air before returning to the motor once again. Without it, the cooling system would be unable to release trapped heat and would inevitably overheat, causing irreparable damage to your powertrain. What […]
Before we understand the signs of injector failure, it makes sense to understand what a fuel injector is and its function. At the most basic level, a fuel injector is a device that injects fuel into the engine where it mixes with air and is ignited in the cylinder. Modern fuel injectors are highly engineered […]
ABS, or the anti-lock brake system, is a core safety feature of most modern vehicles. ABS is a computerized system responsible for preventing lock-ups in your brakes. Lock-ups occur when slamming on the brakes aggressively, as the brakes can stop the wheel’s rotation prior to the vehicle being completely stopped, causing the tires to skid […]
The automotive world is full of acronyms, denoting various complex systems and technologies introduced to mainstream automobiles over the years. While helpful for those who know what they mean, the abundance of these acronyms can become overwhelming for many vehicle owners. Two of these three-letter abbreviations, both relating to transmission technologies, have quickly grown in […]
Any time you see a puddle of liquid under your car, your immediate thought is usually something bad like oil, coolant, or transmission fluid. While it’s always important to investigate any leaks coming from your vehicle, a puddle of water is not a cause for concern. In this article, we are going to look at […]
The N55 was introduced in 2009 as the replacement for BMW’s first mass-produced turbocharged engine, the N54. The N54 was widely known for its potent power, but also the various issues it would commonly experience. Building its successor, BMW focused on maintaining the smooth straight-six feel and turbocharged punch of the N54 but also went […]