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Troubleshooting & Symptoms

Welcome to the Troubleshooting & Symptoms hub. Your engine tells a story through sounds, smells, and leaks. Ignoring these early warning signs leads to expensive repair bills. In this section, we take the panic out of the process. I help you break down problems by what you see, hear, and feel. Is your engine knocking or ticking? Are you seeing blue smoke or puddles on the driveway? Use these guides to identify the source of the trouble. Turn your symptoms into a clear and affordable repair plan.

Using Stethoscope to Find Engine Noise
Noises And Vibrations

Engine Noise: Common Causes and Solutions

11/09/2024
Many drivers just ignore engine noise, and hope that it’ll just go away on its own. Chances are it won’t, and that engine noise will only get worse, leaving you with an even bigger problem. […]
Leaking Head Gasket
Engine Top End

Leaking Head Gasket: Causes and Symptoms Explained

11/04/2024
By learning what the leaking head gasket symptoms are, you may be able to save yourself, thousands in repairs. Consequently, a leaking head gasket, can lead to repairs to the tune of, $1000 to $3000. […]
Diagnose Engine Problems - With Nothing More Than Your Senses
Troubleshooting & Symptoms

Diagnose Engine Problems: With Your Sight, Hearing, Touch and Smell

11/01/2024
By paying attention to your car, you can diagnose engine problems, with your sight, hearing, touch and smell. Most of the time the driver, will be the first to notice, when something is starting to […]
Valve Cover Gasket Leaks - There Are Common Warning Signs
Leaks

Valve Cover Gasket Leaks: There Are Common Warning Signs

11/01/2024
Stopping valve cover gasket leaks, between the valve cover and the cylinder head, is very important, for many reasons. Above all, the valve cover gasket needs to do it’s job, without any flaws. But, valve […]
Blown Head Gasket - The Symptoms, Can Be Quite Misleading
Abnormal Exhaust Smoke

Blown Head Gasket: The Symptoms, Can Be Quite Misleading

11/01/2024
Diagnosing a blown head gasket, just by looking at the symptoms, can be quite misleading. So, a blown head gasket is NOT a single thing, because it can fail in several different ways. As a […]
How to Identify What the fluid Leak is
Car Fluids

Fluid Leak Under Your Car: Here’s How To Identify What It Is

11/01/2024
SO, SOONER OR LATER ANY CAR CAN DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK. AND, WHEN IT DOES, FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK, SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY. Once you find the source of the leak, you […]
Engine Turns Over But Does Not Start
No Start

Engine Turns Over: Troubleshooting a No Start Condition

11/01/2024
So, your engine turns over, but will not start. It usually means your engine is having trouble with spark, fuel, compression or timing. But, what do you do, if all those things check out good, […]
Engine Not Cranking Over - One Of The Easiest Problems To Solve
No Start

Engine Not Cranking Over: One Of The Easiest Problems To Solve

11/01/2024
So, your engine not cranking over, can be scary when it first happens. But, first you need to get over the initial, (Why me) frustration. And, hopefully not the, (I knew this was coming). So, to […]
Head Gasket Leaking
Engine Top End

Head Gasket Leak: External vs. Internal Leaks

10/07/2024
The last thing anyone ever wants to hear are the words “you have a head gasket leak”. So, your vehicle has started overheating, but you cannot find the source. Engine overheating is often the first […]

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