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Checking Timing Belt Tension
How Car Engines Work

Timing Belts: Connect Parts Together, To Operate In Sequence

09/07/2024
Timing belts have replaced timing chains, in most of the vehicles on the road today. And, this belt is totally different, from “V-belts” or “Serpentine belts”. Because, this belt performs, a much more important job. —READ-MORE
Torqueing Head Bolts On Cylinder Head
How Car Engines Work

Engine Rebuilding And Remanufacturing: What Is The Difference

09/06/2024
Engine rebuilding and remanufacturing, learn the difference. So, what is the real difference between them, and why would you choose one over the other. Typically a rebuilt engine will have a much shorter life, than —READ-MORE
Replacing a Dirty Oil Filter
Engine Oil System and Lubrication Problems

Oil Filter: A Dirty Oil Filter, Will Obstruct The Flow, Of Clean Oil

09/02/2024
Your typical oil filter has to perform, a crucially important job. The oil filter removes, solid contaminants, such as dirt, carbon and metal particles from the engine. Before, they can damage bearings, and cylinder wall —READ-MORE
Removing Wheel Bolts On Car Tire
How Car Engines Work

Auto Repair Basics: If You Drive, You Should Learn Basic Repairs

09/01/2024
It can be difficult to make your own car repairs, especially if you don’t know, auto repair basics. So, the first thing you should do is, get your hands on a good, auto repair basics —READ-MORE
PCV Valve in The Valve Cover
Exhaust and Emissions System Problems

PCV Valve System: This Is Where Crankcase Gases Get Recycled

08/27/2024
So, the PCV valve system, is one of the oldest and most used emission control devices, in today’s engines. And, although its name might sound very complicated, it is a very simple device. The PCV Valve —READ-MORE
PCV Valve With No Hose On It
Exhaust and Emissions System Problems

PCV Valve: How Does It Work, Failure Signs, How To Test It

08/26/2024
Knowing how the PCV valve actually works, is the first step in diagnosing a bad or failing one. When your engine is running, thousands of powerful explosions take place, to release the fuel energy. But, —READ-MORE
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System: What Does It Do
Exhaust and Emissions System Problems

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System: What Does It Do

08/25/2024
First of all, the (PCV) System is the short form or common name, for the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System. So, the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system, is basically a one way passage. And, is —READ-MORE
(PCV) Valve on engine
Exhaust and Emissions System Problems

(PCV) Valve: Major Problems From Lack Of Regular Maintenance

08/23/2024
Replacing a (PCV) valve, isn’t difficult. But, sometimes accessing it can be a struggle, depending on your vehicle. So, most people don’t realize how important regular maintenance is, on your (PCV) system. And, then only —READ-MORE
Vacuum Leak Repair - Common Locations To Leak And Causes
Engine Gasket and Seal Problems

Vacuum Leak Repair: Locations, Common Causes, Common Repairs

08/23/2024
Having to do a vacuum leak repair, is more common than you would think. Quite often a vacuum leak, will disguise itself, as an ignition or fuel problem, that is incorrectly diagnosed. Above all, an —READ-MORE
comparing old to new pcv valve
Exhaust and Emissions System Problems

(PCV) System: One Of The Biggest Causes, Of Engine Oil Sludge

08/22/2024
Did you know the most common problem, in the (PCV) system, is a plugged up (PCV) valve. Another problem, is a lack of air flow, to carry vapors, away from the crankcase. Because, without air —READ-MORE

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