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Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Failure – Causes And Remedies

09/16/2025

For years, both transmission and engine rebuilders, have struggled at times, to determine the cause, of crankshaft thrust bearing failure. Diagnosing a crankshaft thrust bearing failure, can sometimes be simple, but often is tricky. And, […]

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – Function And Its Advantages

09/12/2025

So, variable valve timing (VVT) adjusts the opening times and lift of the valves, to suit all operating conditions. This ensures ideal charge cycles, within a wide range of engine speeds and loads. Fuel consumption […]

Air Injection System (AIS) – Air Pump – Function, Types, Failure

09/08/2025

The air injection system (AIS), is actually part of the car’s exhaust system. Since no internal combustion engine is 100% efficient, there will always be some unburned fuel in the exhaust. As a result, the […]

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

09/03/2025

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

Engine Rebuild Reasons – Low Compression And Oil Consumption

08/29/2025

So, the most common reasons to do a engine rebuild are, loss of compression and or excessive engine oil consumption. Consequently, what’s important now, is to recognize the signs of trouble, before you end up […]

Engine Stalling – Proper Troubleshooting And Maintenance

08/25/2025

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

Engine Lubrication Problems – Lack Of Oil, Causing Engine Wear

08/20/2025

To start with, a poor maintenance routine is by far one of the biggest causes of, engine lubrication problems. Not only that, extended oil change intervals, are responsible for low engine oil levels. And subsequent, […]

Vacuum Test Basics – What To Check And How To Do It

08/15/2025

First, doing a vacuum test, can tell you more about your engine, than you think. And, it is one of the easiest and least expensive ways, to check an engine for serious issues. So, engine […]

Engine Oil Pressure Low – Common Causes And Ways To Fix It

08/12/2025

The first sign of trouble, may be a flickering oil light or a low engine oil pressure reading. Consequently, low engine performance, engine noise and even poor starting, can all be caused by, low engine […]

Engine Misfire Causes – Taking The First Steps To Diagnose Them

08/08/2025

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, […]

Torque Specification – Torque To Yield – Torque, Plus Angle

08/06/2025

Without having the proper torque specification, assembling an engine, is just asking for failure. This is especially true, on today’s lightweight engines, that use mostly aluminum castings. So, having the proper torque specification, is crucial […]

Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug Has To Fire At The Proper Time

08/04/2025

So, your engine needs proper ignition timing, to ignite the fuel at exactly the right time. But, what happens if the ignition system fires, at the wrong time. As a result, the air fuel mixture, […]

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

07/29/2025

So, engine stalling issues can be frustrating, and always seem to happen at the worst possible time. Most often, diagnosing the cause can seem like a complicated job. But, the truth is, that all modern […]

Low Compression Causing Misfires – Is It A Mechanical Malfunction

07/25/2025

First, low compression can be caused by a number of different issues, resulting in a misfire. So, let’s say you have ruled out ignition and fuel delivery, as the cause of the misfire. Then, that […]