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Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - Function - Failure - Testing
Car Sensors

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

01/26/2023

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

Coolant Recovery Tank - Helps To Maintain A Full Cooling System
Car Fluids

Coolant Recovery Tank – Helps To Maintain A Full Cooling System

01/25/2023

A coolant recovery tank, is a tank designed to collect hot coolant from the radiator, as the coolant expands. However, as the engine cools down, the coolant in the radiator contracts, creating a vacuum in […]

Spark Plug Color - Will Show What Is Happening Inside The Engine
Ignition System

Spark Plug Color – Will Show What Is Happening Inside The Engine

01/24/2023

A visual inspection of the spark plug color, will display symptoms and conditions, of what’s happening, inside your engine. So, the experienced technician, can analyze the spark plug color. Consequently, tracking down, the root cause […]

Engine Misfire - Rough Engine Idle On GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Engines
Poor Performance

Engine Misfire – Rough Engine Idle On GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Engines

01/23/2023

Engine Misfire or Rough Engine Idle on GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L is becoming, more common and getting harder to diagnose. Because, GM V8 engines are very prone, to a rough idle and engine misfire when […]

Engine Thermostat Problems - Will Affect Your Car's Performance
Cooling Heating

Engine Thermostat Problems – Will Affect Your Car’s Performance

01/22/2023

Almost all engine thermostat problems, will have some effect, on your car’s performance. The thermostats purpose, is to keep the engine at its, proper operating temperature. So, the engine thermostat, is just a simple valve. […]

Coil On Plug Ignition System (COP) - Function - Failure - Diagnosis
Ignition System

Coil On Plug Ignition System (COP) – Function – Failure – Diagnosis

01/21/2023

The most sophisticated, of all ignition systems. The coil on plug ignition system, places an ignition coil, directly on the top of each spark plug. As a result, the coil on plug ignition system, eliminates […]

Valves And Piston Rings Function - Failure Warning Signs - Testing
Engine Bottom End

Valves And Piston Rings Function – Failure Warning Signs – Testing

01/20/2023

Valves and piston rings, are crucial for your engine to function properly. Aside from your head gasket, these are the parts that are responsible for, sealing the combustion chamber. Most of the time, valves and […]

Torque To Yield Bolts - (TTY) - What Exactly Are They
Machining Rebuilding Repair

Torque To Yield Bolts – (TTY) – What Exactly Are They

01/18/2023

Torque to yield bolts, are exactly what they sound like. When tightened, they stretch to the point of yield. Many vehicle manufacturers use torque to yield bolts. Especially, on engines with aluminum heads and or […]

Engine Fuel System - Proper Testing Procedures With Solutions
Engine Testing

Engine Fuel System – Proper Testing Procedures With Solutions

01/17/2023

So, the engine fuel systems job, sounds pretty basic. It delivers fuel from the fuel tank, to the engine. Testing the engine fuel system, is relatively simple. Engine fuel system consists of, the filler hose, […]

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