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Flexplate – What Does It Do ? – What Can Happen If It Fails ?

07/20/2025

In vehicles with automatic transmissions, a metal disc called a flexplate, connects the crankshaft to the torque converter. So, a flexplate, as the name implies, serves as a flex-shock device, between the torque converter and […]

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – Benefits & Advantages Explained

07/15/2025

So, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) is a technology that’s used on many late model engines. And, is designed to improve fuel economy, idle smoothness, emissions and performance. Variable Valve Timing (VVT) allows valve timing to […]

Intermittent Temperature Related Engine Problems, Where To Start

07/11/2025

Diagnosing intermittent temperature related engine problems, can be a challenge. Especially, if they affect driveability. Problems that come and go or only occur under certain driving or operating conditions, can be very difficult to troubleshoot. […]

Car Battery – Know What Can Go Wrong, Before You Disconnect It

07/06/2025

Did you know, disconnecting a car battery for any reason, can cause unexpected things to happen. So, before you disconnect it, there are some things you need to know. First, battery voltage must be maintained […]

OBD Engine Codes and (CEL) Lights – Learn How to Read Them

07/02/2025

So, OBD engine codes and (CEL) lights, cannot be fixed by simply resetting them or disconnecting the battery. And, eventually the OBD engine codes and (CEL) lights will come back. But, stay cool, the codes […]

Engine Troubleshooting – Common Problems With Solutions

06/27/2025

Engine troubleshooting, is the most important part of any automotive repair. So, by proper engine troubleshooting, you won’t waste time and money fixing things that don’t need to be fixed. Engine troubleshooting as early as […]

Engine Knocking – Pinging – Rattling Noise – Most Common Causes

06/23/2025

Are you hearing an annoying, engine knocking, pinging or rattling noise, when you accelerate your engine. For instance, knocking, when working hard under load, like driving uphill, passing a slowpoke or towing a trailer. Then, […]

Dash Warning Lights – Only Provide A Warning Something Is Wrong

06/21/2025

Most dash warning lights, tell you that a fault has occurred inside the vehicle’s system. So, dash warning lights provide an idea – sometimes precise, sometimes vague – of what’s wrong with a vehicle. But, […]

Engine Knocking Ticking Noise – Is This The End Of Your Engine

06/18/2025

So, your driving down the road and all of a sudden you hear, a engine knocking ticking noise. Many assume this engine knocking ticking noise, is the end of their engine and just move on. […]

Cylinder Head Gasket Leaks Are Expensive – Know The Symptoms

06/12/2025

Cylinder head gasket leaks, can cause a variety of problems. And, usually happens when your not expecting it. First of all, you can not see the cylinder head gasket, without removing the cylinder head. So, actually […]

Fuel Pump Relay – Function – Failure – Testing Procedures

06/09/2025

The fuel pump relay, is activated whenever the ignition is turned on. So, the primary function of the fuel pump relay, is to maintain a steady voltage supply to the fuel pump. Therefore, when switched […]

Engine Rattling Noise – Reasons You May Have Them – Solutions

06/06/2025

You start your engine like normal, but you hear an engine rattling noise, you’ve never heard before. Subsequently, an engine rattling noise, can spring up from a number of different sources. So, the first part […]

Emission Control Systems – What Are They – How Do They Work

06/04/2025

Emission control systems help control fuel fumes, while cleaning engine producing exhaust gases. So, emission control systems, have been efficient in reducing air pollution, caused by automotive engines. And, emission control systems, depend on a […]

Engine Problems Can Be Scary – Learn About The Common Ones

05/31/2025

For most people, diagnosing engine problems is not easy. And, can be scary to even think about. That’s why, our fear of the unknown, is what makes engine problems so scary. So, if you own […]