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Engine Vacuum Gauge Test: A Simple Guide

03/11/2026

An old-school engine vacuum gauge test is a powerful ally. Because, it provides a direct window into your engine’s soul. This tool is often forgotten in the digital age. Yet, it can diagnose an engine […]

Fuel Leak – If You Smell Fuel, This Could Be a Sign of a Fuel Leak

02/28/2026

Above all, you should never have a fuel smell in your vehicle. So, if you smell fuel, this could be a sign of a fuel leak. A gas leak can be dangerous, because it is […]

Engine Misfiring: What can cause it? Tracking Down the Problem

02/23/2026

So an engine misfire isn’t just annoying—it’s a warning sign. Beyond the shaky idle and poor gas mileage, ignoring a misfire can lead to expensive repairs. Consequently, misfires reduce gas mileage and increase emissions, which […]

Intake Manifold Leaks – Causes, Symptoms, Testing and Prevention

01/18/2026

Intake manifold leaks are the most common leaks found in an engine. Consequently, intake manifold leaks are usually the fault of the gasket. That gasket, can be made of paper, rubber, metal, and sometimes a […]

Valve Lash Setting – Top End Ticking Noise, Usually The First Sign

Valve Lash Setting For Quiet Engine Performance

01/08/2026

Valve lash setting, is something most drivers don’t even think about. First, you need to know if you even have an adjustable valve train for valve lash setting. In most cases, you will not have […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Repeat Engine Failures From Not Diagnosing The Original Problem

11/09/2025

The installer’s worst nightmare, repeat engine failures from not diagnosing the original problem. So, you have replaced an engine, cylinder head, or crankshaft in your car. But a short time later you have a repeat […]

Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

10/19/2025

So, performing a cylinder power balance test can help uncover hidden engine problems; which are commonly missed with other tests. This test can find problems related to engine misfires, lack of power, or just a […]

Engine Stalling – Proper Troubleshooting And Maintenance

08/25/2025

Engine stalling problems, can be hard to find and are often, sensor or temperature related. And, are more likely to occur, during cold weather or when starting a cold engine. So, this kind of engine […]

Vacuum Test Basics – What To Check And How To Do It

08/15/2025

First, doing a vacuum test, can tell you more about your engine, than you think. And, it is one of the easiest and least expensive ways, to check an engine for serious issues. So, engine […]

Engine Misfire Causes – Taking The First Steps To Diagnose Them

08/08/2025

Trying to find engine misfire causes, can be a little tricky and seem overwhelming to the average person. However, while driving, paying close attention to how your engine is running, can help you narrow down, […]

Engine Stalling Issues – Now You Question Your Vehicle’s Reliability

07/29/2025

So, engine stalling issues can be frustrating, and always seem to happen at the worst possible time. Most often, diagnosing the cause can seem like a complicated job. But, the truth is, that all modern […]

Low Compression Causing Misfires – Is It A Mechanical Malfunction

07/25/2025

First, low compression can be caused by a number of different issues, resulting in a misfire. So, let’s say you have ruled out ignition and fuel delivery, as the cause of the misfire. Then, that […]

Flexplate – What Does It Do ? – What Can Happen If It Fails ?

07/20/2025

In vehicles with automatic transmissions, a metal disc called a flexplate, connects the crankshaft to the torque converter. So, a flexplate, as the name implies, serves as a flex-shock device, between the torque converter and […]

OBD Engine Codes and (CEL) Lights – Learn How to Read Them

07/02/2025

So, OBD engine codes and (CEL) lights, cannot be fixed by simply resetting them or disconnecting the battery. And, eventually the OBD engine codes and (CEL) lights will come back. But, stay cool, the codes […]

Engine Troubleshooting – Common Problems With Solutions

06/27/2025

Engine troubleshooting, is the most important part of any automotive repair. So, by proper engine troubleshooting, you won’t waste time and money fixing things that don’t need to be fixed. Engine troubleshooting as early as […]