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What Are the Most Common Questions Asked by Car Owners?

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Although automobiles have been around for over 100 years, there are still many questions that we have about them and their parts. While there are some people who are big car fans and have more knowledge about automobiles, the average driver only knows the basic facts about cars. As a way to help both car experts and car novices, we’re here to answer the most common questions asked by car owners. Read on to find the answer to the questions you may have asked yourself.

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Providing answers to the questions you may have wondered about your car

A car mechanic is working a car tire in a garage.
A car mechanic is working a car tire in a garage.
  1. What does it mean when my turn signal is blinking faster than usual? If you’ve noticed that your turn signal is blinking faster than usual, this is a sign that your bulb is about to burn out or has already burnt out.
  2. What does it mean to oversteer and understeer? Oversteering is when the rear wheels slip when cornering or your car turns more than intended. Understeering is when the front wheels slip when cornering or the car turns less than intended.
  3. When should I check my tire pressure? It is good practice to check your tire pressure at least once a month. However, when the temperature is colder, you lose 1 PSI for every 10 degrees that the temperature drops. During the winter months, it’s good to check your tire pressure every other week or every week during extremely cold streaks.
  4. What’s the difference between diesel and gas engines? The main difference between these engines is how they ignite the fuel. Gas engines mix the fuel with air, compress it, and then light it with sparks from the spark plugs. Diesel engines compress the air, then sprinkle the air with fuel, and use the heat from the compressed air for ignition.

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If you want to learn more about your vehicle, check out more posts like this one on the Stop 23 Auto Sales blog. However, you can also reach out to the Stop 23 team to ask any questions you may have about your vehicle.