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Hydrolocked Engine - What Does It Mean - Possible Damage
Automotive Leaks

Hydrolocked Engine – What Does It Mean – Possible Damage

03/18/2023

When an engine is seized, from taking in a substantial amount of liquid, it is a hydrolocked engine. So, with all internal combustion engines, the internals are all designed, to deal with compressed air. Because, […]

Compression Test - How To Do It, Dry Or Wet - Review The Results
Engine Testing

Compression Test – How To Do It, Dry Or Wet – Review The Results

03/15/2023

Doing a compression test, is a good way to measure the condition of, the rings, cylinders, and valves. So, if your engine is running rough or is lacking power, consider doing a compression test. Also, […]

Antifreeze In Oil - Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally
Automotive Leaks

Antifreeze In Oil – Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

03/14/2023

Antifreeze In Oil, is a sign of an internal leak. And, is usually caused by, a bad gasket or engine failure. When Antifreeze mixes with Engine Oil, it robs the Oil of its lubricating properties […]

Tailpipe Smoke - The Color Of The Tailpipe Smoke, Tells A Story
Exhaust Smoke

Tailpipe Smoke – The Color Of The Tailpipe Smoke, Tells A Story

03/12/2023

Seeing tailpipe smoke coming from your vehicle, is a sign your engine is not operating normally. So, the first thing to do is, confirm the color of the tailpipe smoke. In other words, is it […]

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

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, […]

Serpentine Belt - Function - Failure Signs - Easy Replacement
Automotive Belts And Hoses

Serpentine Belt – Function – Failure Signs – Easy Replacement

03/09/2023

The serpentine belt, is probably the most commonly used belt today. The belt snakes its way, through multiple accessories, the crank pulley, an idler pulley or two, and a tensioner. This one long belt runs, […]

Compression Leak Between Cylinders - No Coolant Or Oil Leaks
Automotive Leaks

Compression Leak Between Cylinders – No Coolant Or Oil Leaks

03/08/2023

So, having a compression leak between cylinders, can allow the compression, to leak from one cylinder to the next. This causes a loss of compression, and sometimes, allows exhaust gasses, back into the intake, depending […]

Exhaust Manifold Leaks - Causes, Failure Signs, Potential Damage
Automotive Leaks

Exhaust Manifold Leaks – Causes, Failure Signs, Potential Damage

03/07/2023

So, exhaust manifold leaks, can be dangerous. And, also cause other costly problems. The function of the exhaust manifold, is to collect the exhaust from each cylinder. And, then combine it, into one pipe. It […]

Engine Coolant Leaks - How To Find Them - External And Internal
Automotive Leaks

Engine Coolant Leaks – How To Find Them – External And Internal

03/06/2023

Checking your cooling system for engine coolant leaks, is easier than you think. So, engine coolant leaks can happen, anywhere in the cooling system. Fortunately, nine out of 10 times, engine coolant leaks, are easy […]

Radiator Cap - Basic Function - Common Failure Symptoms
Cooling Heating

Radiator Cap – Basic Function – Common Failure Symptoms

03/04/2023

Today the radiator cap, is more important than ever before. However, it is often missed, as being a cause of engine overheating. So, a radiator cap looks simple, but is critical, for a properly operating […]

Running ( Dynamic ) Compression Test - How To Do It And Why
Engine Testing

Running Dynamic Compression Test – How To Do It And Why

03/03/2023

Firstly, a running dynamic compression test, confirms how effective each cylinder is, at pulling air in. Secondly, holding it for the correct amount of time, then letting it go, into the exhaust. So, if a […]

Radiator - Engine Overheating Causes And Consequences
Cooling Heating

Radiator – Engine Overheating Causes And Consequences

02/28/2023

Your radiator, helps your engine, operate within a “normal” temperature range, of about 195 to 220 degrees F. However, as effective as today’s engines are, they still waste a lot of the heat energy they […]

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