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Month: December 2020

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) Replacement - How To Do It
Cooling Heating

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) Replacement – How To Do It

December 18, 2020

The engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT), is one of the most important engine management sensors in your vehicle. A sensor that is shorted or reading out of range; obviously can’t provide a reliable signal and […]

Spark Plug Health - Is Directly Linked To Overall Engine Performance
Ignition System

Spark Plug Health – Is Directly Linked To Overall Engine Performance

December 17, 2020

Spark plug replacement intervals on today’s engines are getting longer all the time. Because, spark plug health is directly linked to overall engine performance; it stands to reason weak or bad spark plugs, can lead […]

Turbocharger - How Does It Work, Failure Warning Signs, Failure Causes
Turbocharger Supercharger

Turbocharger – How Does It Work, Failure Warning Signs, Failure Causes

December 16, 2020

Smaller engines with a turbocharger appeal to consumers and auto companies. Because, they offer more power but, with the fuel efficiency of a smaller engine. Turbochargers made it possible for the smaller engine, to keep […]

Engine Misfires - How To Find And Fix Them The Easy Way
Poor Performance

Engine Misfires – How To Find And Fix Engine Misfires The Easy Way

December 15, 2020

Engine misfires can cause the driver to feel a jerking motion while driving. Engine misfires can happen, constantly or intermittently. The engine stumbles for a moment and then regains its pace. Just as soon as the […]

Why Is Your Engine Not Cranking Over - What To Check And Why
No Start

Why Is Your Engine Not Cranking Over – What To Check And Why

December 14, 2020

So, your engine not cranking over can be scary when it first happens. First you need to get over the initial (Why me) frustration. And, hopefully not the, (I knew this was coming). Consequently, this is […]

(PCV) Valve - Regular Maintenance - Why You Need To Replace It
Emission Control

(PCV) Valve – Regular Maintenance – Why You Need To Replace It

December 13, 2020

Replacing a (PCV) valve isn’t difficult. But, sometimes accessing it can be a struggle, depending on your vehicle. The venting of crankcase pressure into the intake by the (PCV) system; can cause significant carbon build […]

Engine Rebuild - Is It Worth It ?, Will My Vehicle Be Like New Again
Machining Rebuilding Repair

Engine Rebuild – Is It Worth It ?, Will My Vehicle Be Like New Again

December 12, 2020

So, the most common reasons to do a engine rebuild are loss of compression; excessive oil consumption; engine knocking noise and excessive oil clearances. Engine Rebuild – Is It Worth It ? This may not […]

GM 3100 - 3400 Engine Issues - Cylinder Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts
Engine Top End

GM 3100 – 3400 Engine Issues – Cylinder Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts

December 11, 2020

GM 3100 – 3400 engine issues are still happening and are being repeated. We still have leaks, installation problems as well as cylinder head and rocker bolt issues. That’s because most people are still confused […]

Compression Test - How To Do It - What Can It Tell You
Engine Testing

Running ( Dynamic ) Compression Test – Evaluating Individual Cylinders

December 10, 2020

A running (dynamic) compression test confirms; how efficiently each cylinder is pulling air in; retaining it for the correct amount of time; then releasing it into the exhaust. So, if a cylinder cannot perform these […]

Harmonic Balancer - Function - Common Failure Warning Signs
Noises And Vibrations

Harmonic Balancer – Function – Common Failure Warning Signs

December 9, 2020

Your harmonic balancer is on the front of your engine. Most often connected to a crankshaft pulley. Harmonic balancers have other names as well. Such as vibration damper, crankshaft pulley damper, crankshaft balancer, and crankshaft […]

Engine Cranks - But Fails To Start - What Should You Check
No Start

Engine Cranks – But Fails To Start – What Should You Check

December 8, 2020

What should you do when your engine cranks, but fails to start. If your engine cranks normally, but fails to start; at least you know your battery is good and the starter motor works. So, […]

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Positive Crankcase Ventilation - (PCV) System - What Does It Do
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PCV Valve – How Does It Work – Failure Signs – Ways To Test The System

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Knowing how the PCV valve actually works is the first step in diagnosing a bad or failing one. When your engine is running thousands of powerful explosions take place to release the fuel energy; producing […]

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