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Month: October 2021

Engine Oil Sludge - Is Caused By Your Engine Oil Breaking Down
Lubrication

Engine Oil Sludge – Is Caused By Your Engine Oil Breaking Down

October 30, 2021

Engine oil sludge, is actually the thickening and breaking down of your engine oil. Once the oil starts to break down, it’s increasingly less able; to do the hard work of lubricating and cleaning the […]

Burning Oil - Blue Smoke Is Coming Out Of My Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust Smoke

Burning Oil – Blue Smoke Is Coming Out Of My Exhaust Pipe

October 29, 2021

It can be a gut wrenching feeling, to start your vehicle and find smoke spewing out of the exhaust pipe. Signs of burning oil, are usually accompanied by, Blue Smoke from the exhaust. For most, […]

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - Function - Failure - Testing
Car Sensors

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) – Function – Failure – Testing

October 28, 2021

So, your throttle position sensor (TPS) could be failing, if your car was running fine; but suddenly it’s, stalling, jerking, idling poorly, surging, or just running bad. Consequently, a failing Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), could […]

Coolant Recovery Tank - Helps To Maintain A Full Cooling System
Car Fluids

Coolant Recovery Tank – Helps To Maintain A Full Cooling System

October 27, 2021

So, a coolant recovery tank, is a reservoir designed to collect hot coolant; from the radiator as the coolant expands. But, as the engine cools down, the coolant in the radiator contracts, creating a vacuum […]

Spark Plug Color - Evidence Of What Is Happening Inside The Engine
Ignition System

Spark Plug Color – Evidence Of What Is Happening Inside The Engine

October 25, 2021

A visual inspection of the spark plug color; will display symptoms and conditions, of what may be happening, inside your engine. So, the experienced technician, can analyze the spark plug color. Consequently, tracking down, the […]

Engine Misfire - Rough Engine Idle On GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Engines
Poor Performance

Engine Misfire – Rough Engine Idle On GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Engines

October 23, 2021

Engine Misfire or Rough Engine Idle on GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L is becoming; more common and getting harder to diagnose. Because, GM V8 engines are very prone, to a rough idle and engine misfire when […]

Engine Thermostat Problems - Will Affect Your Engine's Performance
Cooling Heating

Engine Thermostat Problems – Will Affect Your Engine’s Performance

October 22, 2021

Almost all engine thermostat problems, will have some effect, on your engine’s performance. The thermostats purpose, is to keep the engine at its, proper operating temperature. So, the engine thermostat, is just a simple valve. […]

Coil On Plug Ignition System (COP) - Function - Failure - Diagnosis
Ignition System

Coil On Plug Ignition System (COP) – Function – Failure – Diagnosis

October 21, 2021

The most sophisticated, of all ignition systems. The coil on plug ignition system, places an ignition coil; directly on the top of each spark plug. As a result, the coil on plug ignition system, eliminates […]

Valves And Piston Rings
Engine Bottom End

Valves And Piston Rings – Functions – Failure Warning Signs – Testing

October 20, 2021

Valves and piston rings, are crucial for your engine to function properly. Aside from your head gasket, these are the parts that are responsible for, sealing the combustion chamber. Most of the time, valves and […]

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  • Emission Thermactor Plugs - Needed For Small Block Ford Cylinder Heads
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  • Engine Spark Knock - That Annoying Knocking, Pinging Or Rattling Sound
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) - Most Common Failure Symptoms
  • Engine Misfires - How To Find And Fix, Engine Misfires, The Easy Way
  • High Engine Idle
  • Crankshaft Damage - Diesel Engines Are Way More Prone To Damage
  • Reduced Engine Power - Limp Mode - What Does It Mean - Causes
  • Automotive Sensors - Why Are Automotive Sensors So Important Today
  • Bad Radiator Cap - A cheap fix, for a potential, engine disaster !!
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