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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.
Piston With Piston Rings and Their Location
Engine Bottom End

Engine Piston Rings – How Do They Work – How Can They Fail

07/22/2024
First, engine piston rings, have one of the most important jobs. Because, they seal the combustion chamber, while dissipating heat. And, they need to ensure that no oil reaches the combustion chamber, while keeping the […]
Pouring Engine Coolant in Car Radiator
Cooling Heating

Car Radiator : Consequences Of Car Radiator Overheating

06/17/2024
So, a car radiator is only one of the many parts, that make up your engine’s cooling system. But, the car radiator is the most important part, as it disperses the biggest amount of heat. […]
Valve Stem Seal Types
Abnormal Exhaust Smoke

Valve Stem Seals: Basic Function, Seal Types, Failure Symptoms

06/04/2024
Valve stem seals, control the lubrication of the valve stem, as it moves up and down in the valve guide. By specific design, all valve stem seals are made to include, a precisely controlled leak. […]
Timing Belt vs Timing Gear vs Timing Chain
Belts And Hoses

Timing Belts – Chains Or Gears, All Do The Same Thing, Differently

05/22/2024
SO, TIMING BELTS – CHAINS OR GEARS, ALL PERFORM THE SAME FUNCTION. Consequently, their job is to synchronize, the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft. But, despite having the same job, timing belts – chains […]
Cooling Fan Relay in Car Electrical
Cooling Heating

Cooling Fan Relay – What Does It Do – Failure Symptoms – Testing

05/07/2024
THE COOLING FAN RELAY ESSENTIALLY FUNCTIONS AS, THE ON/ OFF SWITCH FOR THE ENGINE’S COOLING FANS. And, is therefore an important electrical component, of the engine’s cooling system. As a result, most cooling fans use […]
Tightening an Automatic Belt Tensioner
Belts And Hoses

Automatic Belt Tensioner – Function – Failure Symptoms – Testing

04/24/2024
ABOVE ALL, THE AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER, PROVIDES THE PROPER TENSION ALL BELTS REQUIRE. Because, the automatic belt tensioner is spring loaded, it will naturally apply the proper amount of tension. Most people already know that […]
Water Pump and Timing Belt Replacement
Belts And Hoses

Water Pump And Timing Belt Replacement – Tips And Instructions

04/04/2024
ON MOST NEWER ENGINES THE WATER PUMP TIMING BELT, IS WHAT ENSURES THE COOLANT, KEEPS MOVING THROUGH YOUR ENGINE. AND, HELPS THE ENGINE MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT, AND OPTIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE. But, a water pump or […]
Electric Cooling Fan - What Can Stop It From Working Properly
Cooling Heating

Electric Cooling Fan – What Can Stop It From Working Properly

03/04/2024
Is your engine is overheating, or shows signs of running hotter than normal. Then, you may have a problem, with your electric cooling fan. Electric cooling fans are used, to move air through the radiator, […]
Radiator Cap - Basic Function - Common Failure Symptoms
Cooling Heating

Radiator Cap: Basic Function – Failure Symptoms – How Important is it

03/04/2024
Today the radiator cap, is more important than ever before. However, it is often missed, as being a cause of engine overheating. So, a radiator cap looks simple, but is critical, for a properly operating […]

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