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Engine Will Not Start, But Fuel, Spark And Compression Are Good

01/01/2026

All engines require three things to start and run, spark, fuel and compression. So, if any one of these is missing, your engine will not start. With a engine will not start issue, the possible […]

Engine Compression – What Can Cause, Low Or No Compression

12/28/2025

So, engine compression is the pressure created, inside each of the engine’s cylinders. And, low or no compression leads to, incomplete combustion and misfires. Symptoms of low engine compression can be, an illuminated (CEL) and […]

Distributorless Ignition System – Get to Know the Components

12/17/2025

The distributorless ignition system is a completely solid state electronic system, with no moving parts. So, with no distributor, there is no distributor cap, rotor or points to replace. And, no troublesome vacuum or mechanical […]

Sticking Valves Because Of Carbon Deposits And Rich Fuel Mixture

12/12/2025

The first sign of sticking valves is usually, engine misfires or running rough when cold. However, sticking valves can also be, the byproduct of cold weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves will often […]

Reduced Engine Power Warning Light – What To Do And Why?

12/07/2025

Reduced Engine Power, can have many different names. All depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle. So, whether its, reduced engine power, limp mode, fail safe mode or limp home mode, they […]

How To Do A Cylinder Leak Down Test – With Or Without A Tester

12/02/2025

Doing a cylinder leak down test, can tell you more about your engine than you think. Also, it can spot issues in specific areas, that other tests will not. So, a cylinder leak down test, […]

Check Engine Light (CEL) – What Can Cause It To Come On

11/28/2025

Seeing a Check Engine Light (CEL), is one of the most frustrating and confusing factors of owning a vehicle. So, the (CEL) is just a light, with no information. It tells you that there is […]

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

11/24/2025

Cylinder head cracking can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. In some cases the crack may be so severe, that replacing the whole engine is the only cure. But most of the causes are all […]

Fuel Pump Issues – Excessive Heat – Contamination, Dirt, Rust

11/19/2025

The fuel pump should deliver fuel from the fuel tank to the engine; at the appropriate pressure. Fuel pumps on most modern vehicles are electric and are mounted in the fuel tank. However, older ones […]

Vacuum Leaks – How To Quickly Find Them In 5 Easy Steps

11/14/2025

Vacuum leaks in today’s computer controlled engines, can cause very serious engine damage. When an engine that has computer controlled spark and fuel systems, have vacuum leaks, the following events occur. Because, these leaks pull […]