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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, […]

Bad Radiator Cap Symptoms (Causes, Testing & Fix)

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 […]

(ECT) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor – What Can Go Wrong

03/02/2024

The (ECT) sensor, is an engine management system sensor. And, is used to monitor, the temperature of the engine’s coolant. The tip of the (ECT) sensor, protrudes into one of the cooling system passages, and […]

Engine Hesitation – What Is It, What Can Cause It, Diagnosing It

02/29/2024

Engine hesitation, can make your vehicle seem like its bogging down, misfiring or stumbling, when you hit the gas pedal. So, when you step on the gas, it will feel like, the power has been […]

Mechanical Engine Misfires – What Are They – How To Find Them

02/27/2024

Mechanical engine misfires, will not go away by themselves, and will only get worse over time. So, mechanical engine misfires, can be serious enough to cause, noticeable vibrations or even engine backfires. Unlike air to […]

Ball Hone – How To Get The Perfect Finish, For Piston Ring Sealing

02/23/2024

The Ball Hone is self-centering, self-aligning to the bore, and self-compensating for wear. Ball hones provide, a great surface finish and will make, your next re-ring job a success ! The ball hone tool, is […]

Gas Getting Into Oil – What Can Cause This To Happen, And Why

02/22/2024

When changing your oil, one of the worst things to notice, is the smell of gas in the oil. Because, it means that gas, is somehow making its way into your engine’s oil. However, it […]

Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF): Measuring Volume, Density, Temperature

02/20/2024

Almost all newer vehicles on the road today, use a mass air flow sensor (MAF). The mass air flow sensor, measures the volume and density, of the air entering the engine. In addition, it also […]