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Exhaust & Emissions

Your exhaust and emissions system controls harmful gases while helping your engine run efficiently. When components like the catalytic converter, EGR valve, or EVAP system fail, you may notice poor performance, warning lights, or unusual exhaust smoke.

This category explains how emissions systems work and how to diagnose common problems using practical testing methods. You’ll learn to identify issues like restricted exhaust flow, fuel vapor leaks, and excessive emissions before they lead to bigger repairs.

Whether you’re trying to pass an emissions test or solve performance issues, these guides will help you understand and repair your vehicle’s exhaust system correctly.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation on engine
Exhaust & Emissions

Exhaust Gas Recirculation: Types, Failure, Cleaning, Replacement

08/21/2024
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, does exactly what the name implies. It circulates, exhaust gas, for a second time. So, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves, do not normally require maintenance. But, they can become […]
(EGR) Valve Location on Engine
Exhaust & Emissions

(EGR) Valve: Common Problems And Troubleshooting Procedures

08/20/2024
The (EGR) valve system, is designed to help minimize, harmful oxides of nitrogen in the air we breath. To help do this, the (EGR) valve allows, a calibrated amount of exhaust gas, to reenter the […]
Loose Gas Cap on Vehicle
Exhaust & Emissions

Loose Gas Cap: Most Common Cause For A Check Engine Light

08/14/2024
So, a loose gas cap is among the many causes, for a (CEL) check engine light to come on. In fact, a loose gas cap, is actually the most common cause, of a (CEL) check […]
Oxygen Sensor (O2) Mounted on Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust & Emissions

Oxygen Sensor (O2) – Rich Or Lean Engine Codes, What To Check

07/15/2024
Replacement of a good Oxygen Sensor, is a common mistake made by (DIY) mechanics all the time. So, before replacing any Oxygen Sensor, you must find the real problem first. First, the Oxygen Sensor is […]
Excessive Exhaust Smoke Coming From Car Exhaust
Exhaust & Emissions

Excessive Exhaust Smoke – A Sign Your Engine Needs Attention

05/20/2024
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SMOKE, MAY BE THE FIRST SIGN THAT YOUR ENGINE NEEDS ATTENTION. As the engine burns fuel and creates exhaust, lots of different things are happening. So, if your engine is operating in tip-top […]
(O2) Oxygen Sensor in Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust & Emissions

(O2) Oxygen Sensors – Function, Failure Symptoms, And Testing

03/22/2024
EVERY VEHICLE BUILT SINCE THE EARLY 1980’s, HAS ONE OR MORE (O2) OXYGEN SENSORS INTEGRATED INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. So, (O2) oxygen sensors, confirm, that the proper air/fuel ratio, is actually reaching the engine. Consequently, […]
(EVAP) Evaporative Emission System - Function - Failure - Testing
Exhaust & Emissions

(EVAP) Evaporative Emission System – Function – Failure – Testing

02/11/2024
The function of the (EVAP) evaporative emission system, is to trap and store evaporative fuel emissions. Therefore, the (EVAP) evaporative emission system totally eliminates fuel vapors, as a source of air pollution. However, sealing the […]
Emission Thermactor Plugs - For Small Block Ford Cylinder Heads
Exhaust & Emissions

Emission Thermactor Plugs – For Small Block Ford Cylinder Heads

01/31/2024
So, ford has used emission thermactor plugs, for small block heads for many years. These emission thermactor plugs are useful, when installing a pair of emissions legal heads, on a non-emissions engine. So, ford designed […]
Diesel Engine Issues - The Answers May Be In The Exhaust Smoke
Exhaust & Emissions

Diesel Engine Issues – The Answers May Be In The Exhaust Smoke

01/20/2024
Diesel engine issues, are frustrating, and can be costly to repair. Computer generated fault codes, only go a certain distance, to point you in the direction of the problem. Consequently, finding and solving diesel engine […]

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