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Engine Misfires: Learn What Can Cause Them, And The Damage

09/12/2024

Engine misfires, can cause the driver to feel, a jerking motion while driving. Also, engine misfires can happen, constantly or intermittently. Usually, the engine stumbles for a moment, and then regains its pace. But, just […]

Feeling Rough Engine Idle On Steering Wheel

Rough Engine Idle: Common Causes, With Possible Solutions

09/11/2024

Are you having a rough engine idle, possibly rising and falling (RPM), or difficulty maintaining a steady rate of rotation? If you are, that is not a normal operating condition. And, there can be a […]

Vacuum Leak Repair - Common Locations To Leak And Causes

Vacuum Leak Repair: Locations, Common Causes, Common Repairs

08/23/2024

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 […]

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

08/18/2024

Reducing fuel cost, is actually quite easy, if you can 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 […]

Poor Fuel Economy: Common Causes, And How To Combat Them

08/17/2024

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

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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