Engine Maintenance & Fluid Service Guides

(ECT) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor – What Can Go Wrong

03/02/2024

The (ECT) sensor, is an engine management system sensor. And, is used to monitor, the temperature of the engine’s coolant. The tip of the (ECT) sensor, protrudes into one of the cooling system passages, and […]

Gas Getting Into Oil – What Can Cause This To Happen, And Why

02/22/2024

When changing your oil, one of the worst things to notice, is the smell of gas in the oil. Because, it means that gas, is somehow making its way into your engine’s oil. However, it […]

Coolant Mixed With Oil – In The Lubrication System – Cleaning Tips

02/07/2024

Professional installers offer the following information on, cleaning coolant mixed with oil, in the lubrication system. However, the following information, applies only to certain situations. So, it is not applicable for all engines, that have […]

Valve Lash – Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment

01/26/2024

The term “valve lash” is often used when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter follows the contour of the camshaft lobe, and transfers that motion to open and close the valves. (sometimes referred […]

Oil Mixed With Coolant – In The Cooling System – Cleaning Tips

01/24/2024

Engine oil mixed with coolant, in the cooling system, is very common. Especially, after a blown or leaking head gasket. So, you opened your coolant tank or the radiator cap, and see that the coolant […]

Engine Thermostat Problems - Will Affect Your Car's Performance

Engine Thermostat Problems: Will Affect Your Engine’s Performance

01/22/2024

Almost all engine thermostat problems, will have some effect, on your car’s performance. The thermostats purpose, is to keep the engine at its, proper operating temperature. So, the engine thermostat, is just a simple valve. […]

Automotive Engine Overheating – Causes And Consequences

01/14/2024

Automotive engine overheating, happens when your engine fails to run, within a “normal” temperature range. Consequently, a relatively constant operating temperature is absolutely essential, for proper emissions control, good fuel economy and performance. So, a […]

Water Pump Failure – There Are Common Failure Warning Signs

01/07/2024

To start with, Water Pump Failure can be extremely hard to diagnose. Although the water pump in most vehicles will last a long time, they are by no means indestructible. So, Like any other mechanical […]

Engine Bearing Clearance – Is Way More Important Than You Think

12/30/2023

Engine bearing clearance, is very important and can cause early failures if not correct. Engine bearings should operate with, the least amount of engine bearing clearance as possible. So, tighter oil clearances, produce less peak […]