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Early diagnosing internal engine damage can save you from a complete breakdown. We help you identify the “death rattle” of a bad rod bearing and show you how to use a magnetic drain plug to check for metal debris in your oil.

Engine Damage – Look for Deterioration, Before It’s Too Late
Engine Damage

Engine Damage – Look for Deterioration, Before It’s Too Late

02/06/2026
It’s not always easy to recognize, when your vehicle is suffering from possible engine damage. Many symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” engine damage While not all symptoms may threaten the life of […]
Repeat Engine Failures From Not Diagnosing The Original Problem
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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 […]
Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Failure - Causes And Remedies
Engine Damage

Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Failure – Causes And Remedies

09/16/2025
For years, both transmission and engine rebuilders, have struggled at times, to determine the cause, of crankshaft thrust bearing failure. Diagnosing a crankshaft thrust bearing failure, can sometimes be simple, but often is tricky. And, […]
Automotive Engine Failure: Warning Signs And Major Causes
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Automotive Engine Failure: Warning Signs And Major Causes

03/24/2025
Automotive engine failure, is usually one of the last things to happen in your vehicle. Still, automotive engine failure, does happen more than you think. But, there are ways that you can reduce the amount […]
Hydrolocked Engine What Does It Mean - Possible Damage
Engine Damage

Hydrolocked Engine: What Does It Mean – Possible Damage

01/31/2025
When an engine is seized, from taking in a substantial amount of liquid, it is a hydrolocked engine. So, with all internal combustion engines, the internals are all designed, to deal with compressed air. Because, […]
Valves And Piston Rings Seal Compression
Engine Damage

Valves and Piston Rings: Problems, Causes and Solutions

11/15/2024
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 […]
Damaged Diesel Engine Crankshaft
Engine Damage

Crankshaft Damage: Causes and Prevention in Diesel Engines

09/20/2024
So, a broken or cracked crankshaft, is considered major engine damage. But, the good thing is that crankshaft damage, is not a very common occurrence. Crankshaft damage, can happen due to a casting or forging […]

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