by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 30, 2025 | Maintenance
A “Service 4WD” message can be stressful, but many fixes are simple. This guide gives you quick steps to reset the light, avoid 4WD damage, and know when a mechanic is needed. Most of the time, the issue is a loose connection or a bad sensor — not a failed 4×4...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 29, 2025 | Maintenance
Hear a hum from your car? It gets loud on the road? This might be a bad wheel bearing. A wheel bearing helps your wheels turn smooth. I know how to spot these issues fast. Fixing them early keeps you safe. It also saves you cash. These signs can seem like tire or...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 29, 2025 | Maintenance
Got a tire that keeps losing air? I see this all the time in my shop. The small valve stem might be the problem. I’ll show you how to do this job at home. Replacing a tire valve stem takes 15-30 minutes and costs $5-15 for parts. A shop will charge $20-50 for...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 27, 2025 | Maintenance
Your Check Engine light is on. You see an EVAP code. The car runs fine, but the light will not go away. In many cases, the fix is simple: replace the EVAP canister vent valve. In this guide, I’ll show you how to replace an EVAP canister vent valve in plain language....
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 23, 2025 | Maintenance
Is your car acting weird? Does it stall for no reason? Do lights pop on and off? These could be signs of a bad ECM. The ECM is your car’s brain. It tells the engine what to do. At TheCarBuzz, We’ll show you the signs to look for. You’ll learn what to...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 21, 2025 | Maintenance
If your car is making strange noises, smells like rotten eggs, or isn’t running as smoothly, you might have a bad catalytic converter. This part of your car helps control emissions and keeps the engine running clean. But when it fails, your car’s performance drops,...
