Poor Performance

Poor Performance in your vehicle can mean serious and expensive problems for your vehicle.

It is essential to catch and address engine issues early, before they result in devastating consequences.

Fortunately, today’s vehicles are equipped with warning lights, including a check engine light, to let you know if there is a problem.

So, if you have Poor Performance, and the check engine light (CEL) illuminates. Then, you should schedule diagnostic services, to identify the problem. If the (CEL) light flashes, this indicates a more serious issue, that should get immediate attention.

Engine Surging – Engine Looses (RPM), Then, Suddenly Regains It

03/14/2024

Engine surging, will cause the engine to momentarily lose (rpms). Then, suddenly regains normal engine speed. So, engine surging can affect drivability. And, can also cause error codes to appear in your OBD-II system. Consequently, […]

Engine Hesitation – What Is It, What Can Cause It, Diagnosing It

02/29/2024

Engine hesitation, can make your vehicle seem like its bogging down, misfiring or stumbling, when you hit the gas pedal. So, when you step on the gas, it will feel like, the power has been […]

Mechanical Engine Misfires – What Are They – How To Find Them

02/27/2024

Mechanical engine misfires, will not go away by themselves, and will only get worse over time. So, mechanical engine misfires, can be serious enough to cause, noticeable vibrations or even engine backfires. Unlike air to […]

Fuel Pump Related No Start Problems – What Should You Check

02/04/2024

The fuel pump runs continuously while your engine is running, delivering high-pressure fuel, to the fuel rail and injectors. The fuel pump keeps cool by staying submerged in fuel, or else it would overheat. So, […]

New Spark Plugs, Improve Engine Performance And Efficiency

12/27/2023

New spark plugs, need to be installed, because spark plugs, do NOT last forever. One thing to keep in mind with respect to performance claims, is that spark plugs create horsepower. Because, that is false. […]

Engine Misfiring – What Can Cause It – Tracking Down The Problem

12/13/2023

What is engine misfiring and what are the main causes. Engine misfiring, is bad, so it’s best to find the problem and fix it as soon as possible. Because, engine misfiring reduces gas mileage and […]

Engine Will Not Start, But Fuel, Spark And Compression Are Good

11/17/2023

All engines require three things to start and run, spark, fuel and compression. So, if any one of these is missing, your engine will not start. With a engine will not start issue, the possible […]

Sticking Valves Because Of Carbon Deposits And Rich Fuel Mixture

11/13/2023

The first sign of sticking valves is usually, engine misfires or running rough when cold. However, sticking valves can also be, the byproduct of cold weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often […]

Rough Engine Idle – Common Causes, With Possible Solutions

11/11/2023

Having a rough engine idle, possibly rising and falling (RPM), or difficulty maintaining a steady rate of rotation. So, that is not a normal operating condition. And, there can be a variety of reasons for […]

Reduced Engine Power Warning Light – What To Do And Why?

11/10/2023

Reduced Engine Power, can have many different names. All depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle. So, whether its, reduced engine power, limp mode, fail safe mode or limp home mode, they […]

Poor Fuel Economy Common Causes, And How To Combat Them

11/02/2023

Maintenance is critical in keeping your vehicle running its best, and minimizing poor fuel economy. So, how do you combat poor fuel economy. The only way is to follow the recommendations, pointed out, in this […]

Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

10/26/2023

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

Reducing Fuel Cost Is Easy – If You Can Follow A Few Rules

10/20/2023

Reducing fuel cost, is actually quite easy, if you follow a short list of rules. So, doing one thing differently may not show, any rewards in the beginning. But, as you keep adding the small […]

Engine Stalling - Check for Possible Causes

Engine Stalling – Proper Troubleshooting and Maintenance

09/20/2023

Engine stalling problems, can be hard to find and are often, sensor or temperature related. Engine stalling is more likely to occur, during cold weather or when starting a cold engine. So, this kind of […]

Engine Stalling Issues, Can Make You Question Your Vehicle’s Reliability

Engine Stalling Issues, Now You Question Your Vehicle’s Reliability

09/14/2023

It’s incredibly frustrating to have engine stalling issues, as they always seems to happen, at the worst possible time. Sometimes, diagnosing the cause of engine stalling issues, can seem like a complicated job. But, the […]

Engine Misfire Causes: First Steps to Diagnose Them

Engine Misfire Causes – Taking The First Steps To Diagnose Them

09/10/2023

Trying to find engine misfire causes, can be a little tricky and seem overwhelming to the average person. However, while driving, paying close attention to how your engine is running, can help you narrow down, […]

Low Compression Causing Misfires, Is It A Mechanical Malfunction

09/09/2023

Firstly, low compression can be caused by a number of different issues resulting in engine misfires. Secondly, let’s say you have ruled out ignition and fuel delivery, as the cause of the engine misfire. Consequently, […]

Vacuum Leak Repair – Common Locations To Leak And Causes

08/23/2023

Having to do a vacuum leak repair, is more common than you would think. Quite often a vacuum leak, will disguise itself, as an ignition or fuel problem, that is incorrectly diagnosed. Above all, an […]

Don’t Let Your Fuel Level Drop Below An Eighth Of A Tank

Reducing Fuel Consumption – Keeping More Money, In Your Pocket

06/19/2023

Reducing fuel consumption, is a big concern today, because of the constant increase, in the price of fuel. However, proactive steps can be taken, by paying attention to your driving habits and following, a vehicle’s […]