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Month: December 2020

Timing Belts - Why Should You Replace Your Engine Timing Belt
Timing

Timing Belts – Why Should You Replace Your Engine Timing Belt

December 30, 2020

Timing belts have replaced timing chains, in most of the vehicles on the road today. Your engine timing belt is totally different from “V-belts” or “Serpentine belts”; which are located on the outside of the […]

Engine Spark Knock - That Annoying Knocking, Pinging Or Rattling Sound
Ignition System

Engine Spark Knock – That Annoying Knocking, Pinging Or Rattling Sound

December 29, 2020

Engine spark knock sounds like a metallic knocking, pinging or rattling noise, coming from your engine. Engine spark knock is usually heard, during moderate to heavy engine acceleration. And, usually occurs after the engine, has […]

Tailpipe Smoke - What Does The Color Of The Tailpipe Smoke Mean
Poor Performance

Tailpipe Smoke – What Does The Color Of The Tailpipe Smoke Mean

December 28, 2020

Seeing tailpipe smoke coming from your vehicle, is a sign your engine is not operating normally. So, the first thing to do is, confirm the color of the tailpipe smoke; is it black, white or […]

Engine Coolant Leaks - How To Find Them - How Bad Are They
Automotive Leaks

Engine Coolant Leaks – How To Find Them – How Bad Are They

December 27, 2020

Checking your cooling system for engine coolant leaks, is easier than you think. So, engine coolant leaks can happen, anywhere in the cooling system. Fortunately, nine out of 10 times, engine coolant leaks are easy […]

Valve Lifters - Hydraulic And Mechanical - What Is The Difference
Engine Top End

Valve Lifters – Hydraulic And Mechanical – What Is The Difference

December 26, 2020

Valve Lifters, Hydraulic And Mechanical. So, what is the big difference. Both hydraulic and mechanical valve lifters have the same job, but do it differently. They both follow the contour of the camshaft lobe and […]

Radiator Caps - This Fairly Cheap Part, Is More Important Than You Think
Cooling Heating

Radiator Cap – Basic Function – Failure Symptoms – How Important Is It

December 24, 2020

Today the radiator cap, is more important than ever before. However, it is often overlooked, as being a cause of engine overheating. So, a radiator cap looks simple but, is critical for a properly operating […]

Engine Bearing Replacement - Learn How To Replace Engine Bearings
Engine Bottom End

Engine Bearing Replacement – Learn How To Replace Engine Bearings

December 23, 2020

Engine bearing replacement is not as hard as it sounds. So, if you have a bearing failure, learning how to replace engine bearings, can save you a ton of money. Consequently, doing your own engine […]

PCV Valve System (PCV) (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System)
Emission Control

PCV Valve System (PCV) (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System)

December 22, 2020

The PCV Valve System (PCV) (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) is a controlled device used to vent the crankcase. It sends partially burned gases that come from the engine’s crankcase back to the combustion chamber. Burning these […]

Radiator - Overheating, Causes, Consequences And Maintenance
Cooling Heating

Radiator – Overheating, Causes, Consequences And Maintenance

December 21, 2020

Your car radiator allows your engine to operate within a “normal” temperature range; of about 195 to 220 degrees F. But, as efficient as today’s engines are; they still waste a lot of the heat […]

Spark Plug Problems - Troubleshooting, Failure Symptoms, Replacement
Ignition System

Spark Plug Problems – Troubleshooting, Failure Symptoms, Replacement

December 20, 2020

All spark plugs wear out as they age, and at some point will cause spark plug problems. After enduring abuse for thousands of miles, you really can’t expect them to last forever. Good spark plugs […]

Vacuum Leak Repair Locations - Common Causes - Common Repairs
Automotive Leaks

Vacuum Leak Repair Locations – Common Causes – Common Repairs

December 19, 2020

Having to do a vacuum leak repair, is more common than you would think. Quite often a vacuum leak will disguise itself as, an ignition or fuel problem that is incorrectly diagnosed. Also, an engine […]

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Emission Control

(PCV) System – One Of The Biggest Causes Of Engine Oil Sludge

December 1, 2019

Did you know the most common problem in the (PCV) system; is a plugged up (PCV) valve. Another problem is a lack of air flow to carry vapors from the crankcase. So, Without air flow, […]

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