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Interference Or Non-Interference Engines, Timing Is Everything

Interference vs. Non-Interference Engines: What You Need to Know

03/07/2026

The Hidden Danger: Interference vs. Non-Interference Engines So, every driver should understand their car’s engine design. It can mean the difference between a small bill and a total loss. This guide explains why engine timing […]

Fuel Leak – If You Smell Fuel, This Could Be a Sign of a Fuel Leak

02/28/2026

Above all, you should never have a fuel smell in your vehicle. So, if you smell fuel, this could be a sign of a fuel leak. A gas leak can be dangerous, because it is […]

Engine Damage – Look for Deterioration, Before It’s Too Late

02/06/2026

It’s not always easy to recognize, when your vehicle is suffering from possible engine damage. Many symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” engine damage While not all symptoms may threaten the life of […]

Intake Manifold Leaks – Causes, Symptoms, Testing and Prevention

01/18/2026

Intake manifold leaks are the most common leaks found in an engine. Consequently, intake manifold leaks are usually the fault of the gasket. That gasket, can be made of paper, rubber, metal, and sometimes a […]

Valve Lash Setting – Top End Ticking Noise, Usually The First Sign

Valve Lash Setting For Quiet Engine Performance

01/08/2026

Valve lash setting, is something most drivers don’t even think about. First, you need to know if you even have an adjustable valve train for valve lash setting. In most cases, you will not have […]

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

01/01/2026

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 […]

Engine Compression – What Can Cause, Low Or No Compression

12/28/2025

So, engine compression is the pressure created, inside each of the engine’s cylinders. And, low or no compression leads to, incomplete combustion and misfires. Symptoms of low engine compression can be, an illuminated (CEL) and […]

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

11/24/2025

Cylinder head cracking can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. In some cases the crack may be so severe, that replacing the whole engine is the only cure. But most of the causes are all […]

Vacuum Leaks – How To Quickly Find Them In 5 Easy Steps

11/14/2025

Vacuum leaks in today’s computer controlled engines, can cause very serious engine damage. When an engine that has computer controlled spark and fuel systems, have vacuum leaks, the following events occur. Because, these leaks pull […]

Repeat Engine Failures From Not Diagnosing The Original Problem

11/09/2025

The installer’s worst nightmare, repeat engine failures from not diagnosing the original problem. So, you have replaced an engine, cylinder head, or crankshaft in your car. But a short time later you have a repeat […]

Starter Motors Going Bad – May Display A Few Symptoms First

10/31/2025

The starter motor, is what gets your engine running, when you turn the ignition key or push the start button. So, a starter motor, gets a lot of wear during its life. As a result, […]

Flexplate – What Does It Do ? – What Can Happen If It Fails ?

07/20/2025

In vehicles with automatic transmissions, a metal disc called a flexplate, connects the crankshaft to the torque converter. So, a flexplate, as the name implies, serves as a flex-shock device, between the torque converter and […]

Intermittent Temperature Related Engine Problems, Where To Start

07/11/2025

Diagnosing intermittent temperature related engine problems, can be a challenge. Especially, if they affect driveability. Problems that come and go or only occur under certain driving or operating conditions, can be very difficult to troubleshoot. […]

Troubleshooting & Symptoms

Interference vs. Non-Interference Engines: What You Need to Know

Fuel Leak – If You Smell Fuel, This Could Be a Sign of a Fuel Leak

Engine Damage – Look for Deterioration, Before It’s Too Late

Intake Manifold Leaks – Causes, Symptoms, Testing and Prevention

Valve Lash Setting For Quiet Engine Performance

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

Engine Compression – What Can Cause, Low Or No Compression

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

Vacuum Leaks – How To Quickly Find Them In 5 Easy Steps

Repeat Engine Failures From Not Diagnosing The Original Problem

Starter Motors Going Bad – May Display A Few Symptoms First

Flexplate – What Does It Do ? – What Can Happen If It Fails ?

Engine Troubleshooting – Common Problems With Solutions

Engine Knocking – Pinging – Rattling Noise – Most Common Causes

Engine Knocking Ticking Noise – Is This The End Of Your Engine

Engine Rattling Noise – Reasons You May Have Them – Solutions

Engine Problems Can Be Scary – Learn About The Common Ones

Oil Pan Gasket Leak – How to Diagnose and Confirm the Leak

Engine Oil Leaks – How To Find Them – Repair Recommendations

White Stuff Under My Oil Filler Cap – What Is It ? Is It Bad ?

Valve Stem Seal Failure: Follow The Symptoms and Conditions