Fuel System

Noid Light – Tests For An Electrical Signal, At The Fuel Injector

03/11/2023

Learning how to test fuel injectors, using a noid light, is easier than you think. Noid lights, provide a quick and easy method for detecting, if there’s an electrical signal, at the fuel injector. So, […]

Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) – Function – Common Failure Signs

02/20/2023

So, almost all newer vehicles on the road today, use a mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor, measures the volume and density, of the air entering the engine. In addition, it also […]

Carbon Deposits In Engine – Causes, Symptoms And Prevention

02/17/2023

Carbon deposits are formed, by the black soot that collects and hardens, in your engine. Consequently, every engine produces carbon. But, some engines are worse than others. So, the reason all engines have carbon, is […]

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - Function - Failure - Testing

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) – Function – Failure Signs – Testing

01/26/2023

So, the throttle position sensors function (TPS), is to supply vital information to the vehicles, engine control unit (ECU). Most importantly, this information is based on, the actual position of the engines throttle valve. So, […]

Engine Fuel System – Proper Testing Procedures With Solutions

01/17/2023

So, the engine fuel systems job, sounds pretty basic. It delivers fuel from the fuel tank, to the engine. Testing the engine fuel system, is relatively simple. Engine fuel system consists of, the filler hose, […]

Fuel Pump Failure – The Most Common Causes And Symptoms

01/08/2023

Fuel pump failure, is one of those things, that no one wants to deal with. But, at some point, that is exactly, what can and does happen. While it is possible to run on a […]

Fuel Injector – Deposits Can Build Up And Clog The Fuel Injector

12/06/2022

A dirty or clogged fuel injector, can cause classic engine problems. For instance, lean misfire, rough idle, hesitation and loss of power. So, it doesn’t take much of a restriction in a fuel injector, to […]

Gasoline Direct Injection – New Technology, Causes New Problems

11/28/2022

Gasoline direct injection, is a fuel injection system, that sprays gasoline, directly into the combustion chamber. And, gasoline direct injection, also known as (GDI), has a separate fuel injector, for each of the engine’s cylinders. […]

Electric Fuel Pumps – How Do They Work – How Can They Fail

11/25/2022

So, electric fuel pumps are fairly simple, but rely on many other systems, to function properly. Above all, electric fuel pumps are responsible, for delivering pressurized fuel, from the fuel tank to the engine. Consequently, […]

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

08/22/2022

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 […]

Fuel Pump Related No Start Problems – What Should You Check

08/14/2022

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. If […]

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Fuel Leak – If You Smell Fuel, This Could Be A Sign Of A Fuel Leak

07/18/2022

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 fuel leak can be dangerous, because it is […]