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Welcome to the Maintenance & Fluids hub. Proper care is the secret to a long-lasting engine. I help you understand oil viscosities, coolant types, and service intervals. We cover filter replacements, fluid flushes, and belt inspections. Learn why “lifetime” fluids often need more attention than promised. My 40 years of experience will help you spot wear before it leads to failure. These guides provide the professional steps to keep your engine dependable.
Dipstick Showing No Oil
Lubrication

Low Oil Pressure: Troubleshooting, Actually Starts At The Dipstick

02/02/2025
Low oil pressure is something no one wants, but it happens more often than you think. Consequently, low oil pressure, can cause damage to different engine components, spelling trouble for your engine. A good place […]
Serpentine Belt Routing Path Diagram
Belts And Hoses

Serpentine Belt: Function – Failure Signs – Easy Replacement

01/23/2025
The serpentine belt, is probably the most commonly used belt today. The belt snakes its way, through multiple accessories, the crank pulley, an idler pulley or two, and a tensioner. This one long belt runs […]
Automotive Radiator Illustration
Cooling Heating

Radiator: Engine Overheating Causes and Consequences

01/14/2025
Your radiator, helps your engine operate within a “normal” temperature range, of about 195 to 220 degrees F. However, as effective as today’s engines are, they still waste a lot of the heat energy they […]
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) Replacement
Cooling Heating

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Step By Step Replacement

12/17/2024
The engine coolant temperature sensor, is one of the most important engine management sensors in your vehicle. So, a sensor that is shorted or reading out of range, can’t provide a reliable signal. Consequently, engine […]
Electronic (MAP) Controlled Thermostats
Cooling Heating

(MAP) Controlled Thermostats: Provide Several Engine Benefits

12/12/2024
So, how do (MAP) controlled thermostats work. And, what are their benefits. First, (MAP) controlled thermostats are electric, and are controlled by the engine’s (ECU). Consequently, this provides precise regulation of the engines temperature, based […]
Engine Bearing Location
Engine Bottom End

Engine Bearing: How They Actually Work: Failure Warning Signs

12/08/2024
An engine bearing is a small and relatively inexpensive component, of an internal combustion engine. However, failure of an engine bearing most often leads to, serious reconditioning work of the engine. Most often, including its […]
Diagnosing Car Water Pump Noise
Cooling Heating

Water Pump Noise: Signs of Failure and Potential Engine Damage

12/06/2024
So, diagnosing a water pump noise, can be tricky. Quite often, your water pump, is buried deep in the engine, making it difficult to access. Also, your water pump, is usually attached, to a number […]
Replacing Car Thermostat Because Of Issues
Cooling Heating

Car Thermostat Issues: Is Your Engine Coolant Flowing Properly

12/05/2024
First, having car thermostat issues, can cause your engine coolant temperature, to change erratically. Not only that, but car thermostat issues, can prohibit your engine coolant from flowing properly. So, the thermostat regulates the exact […]
Low Or High Oil Pressure
Lubrication

Low Or High Oil Pressure: Is One Actually Better Than The Other

12/04/2024
A customer changes his brand of oil and then, complains of low or high oil pressure. So, is this perception or reality, and is one condition actually better than the other. Why don’t customers complain […]

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