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Engine testing starts when you open the hood. Is a wire loose? Did a vacuum line fall off ? Do not look for a complicated solution to a simple problem.

Engine Compression - What Can Cause, Low Or No Engine Compression
Engine Damage

Engine Compression – What Can Cause, Low Or No Engine Compression

June 23, 2022

An engine compression test, is the most practical way, to learn about the mechanical condition of your engine. Because, doing a engine compression test, will help you locate; potential internal problems, affecting engine performance. Running […]

How To Do A Cylinder Leak Down Test - With Or Without A Tester
Engine Testing

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

June 6, 2022

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

Vacuum Leaks - How To Quickly Find Vacuum Leaks ( Not The Safest )
Automotive Leaks

Vacuum Leaks – How To Quickly Find Vacuum Leaks ( Not The Safest )

May 31, 2022

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, vacuum leaks pull […]

Cylinder Power Balance Testing - Can Help Uncover Hidden Engine Issues
Engine Testing

Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Can Help Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

May 18, 2022

Performing a cylinder power balance test; can help uncover hidden engine issues, commonly missed with other tests. Consequently, cylinder power balance testing, can find issues related to; engine misfires, lack of power or just, a […]

Fuel Pressure Regulators - Function, Failure Symptoms And Testing
Engine Testing

Fuel Pressure Regulators – Function, Failure Symptoms And Testing

May 13, 2022

All fuel-injected engines, have fuel pressure regulators, to maintain a regulated high-pressure level. Above all, fuel pressure regulators, must keep the pressure constant; in order for all of the components of the fuel injection system […]

Catalytic Converter - Knowing The Basics - Failure Signs And Testing
Engine Testing

Catalytic Converter – Knowing The Basics – Failure Signs And Testing

May 8, 2022

So, a catalytic converter, is a device used to reduce the emissions; from an internal combustion engine. Consequently, the catalytic converter works, by breaking down unburned gases; left over by the combustion process. But, requires […]

Vacuum Test - A vacuum test, can tell you, way more than you think.
Engine Testing

Vacuum Test – A vacuum test, can tell you, way more than you think.

April 18, 2022

Consequently, doing a vacuum test, can tell you more about your engine, than you think. Above all, one of the easiest and cheapest ways; to check an engine for serious issues, is to do a […]

Fuel Pump Relay - Function, Failure and testing procedures.
Automotive Relays

Fuel Pump Relay – Function, Failure and testing procedures.

March 19, 2022

So, the fuel pump relay, is activated whenever, the ignition is turned on. Consequently, the primary function of the fuel pump relay, is to maintain a consistent voltage supply, to the fuel pump. Therefore, when switched […]

(O2) Oxygen Sensor - Basic function - Failure symptoms - With testing.
Car Sensors

(O2) Oxygen Sensor – Basic function – Failure symptoms – With testing.

February 13, 2022

The basic function of the (O2) oxygen sensor, is to measure the difference; between the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and the amount of oxygen in the air. Consequently, with information from the […]

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