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Water Pump And Timing Belt Replacement – Tips And Instructions

04/04/2024

ON MOST NEWER ENGINES THE WATER PUMP TIMING BELT, IS WHAT ENSURES THE COOLANT, KEEPS MOVING THROUGH YOUR ENGINE. AND, HELPS THE ENGINE MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT, AND OPTIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE. But, a water pump or […]

Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) Mounted on Engine

Idle Air Control Valve (IAC), Function, Failure Symptoms – Testing

03/31/2024

SO, THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE ENGINES IDLE SPEED. And, that’s what makes the idle air control valve, a major management component of the engine. Because, it decreases or increases […]

(O2) Oxygen Sensors – Function, Failure Symptoms, And Testing

03/22/2024

EVERY VEHICLE BUILT SINCE THE EARLY 1980’s, HAS ONE OR MORE (O2) OXYGEN SENSORS INTEGRATED INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. So, (O2) oxygen sensors, confirm, that the proper air/fuel ratio, is actually reaching the engine. Consequently, […]

Common Engine Problems – Noises, Leaks, Overheating, And Fuel

03/17/2024

We all know it’s important to take care of your vehicle’s engine. But, there are some common engine problems, that just get overlooked. So, as a vehicle owner it is important that you’re constantly on […]

Listening for Valve Train Noise Under Hood

Valve Train Noise – Where Is It Coming From ? – Is It Bad ?

03/09/2024

Valve train noise, is usually due to excessive clearance, between two internal engine parts. Each valve utilizes, a valve spring that returns it to its, original closed position. So, if a valve spring has broken […]

Compression Leak Between Cylinders - No Coolant Or Oil Leaks

Compression Leak Between Cylinders: Without Any Coolant or Oil Leaks

03/08/2024

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 […]

Engine Cranks But No Start – Ignition, Fuel, Compression Are Good

03/07/2024

When your engine cranks but no start. It usually means your engine is having trouble, producing a spark, getting fuel, or creating compression. But, what if, ignition, fuel, and compression were all checked. and are […]

Electric Cooling Fan – What Can Stop It From Working Properly

03/04/2024

Is your engine is overheating, or shows signs of running hotter than normal. Then, you may have a problem, with your electric cooling fan. Electric cooling fans are used, to move air through the radiator, […]

Radiator Cap - Basic Function - Common Failure Symptoms

Radiator Cap: Basic Function – Failure Symptoms – How Important is it

03/04/2024

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 […]

Cylinder Bore Deglazing – Purpose – Proper Crosshatch And Angle

03/03/2024

The cylinder bore deglazing process is basically, removing the glaze from your engines cylinder walls. Because, having the proper finish, is extremely important in helping with, proper piston ring lubrication. So, without proper lubrication, heat […]

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

Running Dynamic Compression Test: Evaluating Individual Cylinders

03/03/2024

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 […]