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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 […]

Starter Problems – Funny Sounds, No Sounds, What Do You Hear

02/26/2024

What if your engine is cranking as usual, but refuses to start. You’re likely dealing with an ignition or fuel system issue, not starter problems. If you don’t know anything about starter problems, then it’s […]

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 […]

Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor – Testing The Easy Way

02/19/2024

When a Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor goes BAD, your vehicle will not start. Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS) require a Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP), and sometimes a Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP). So, the main difference […]

No Spark – When Your Engine Cranks, But Has No Spark

02/16/2024

When your engine cranks, but fails to start, it could be, because of no spark. No spark, is one of the most common reasons, why your engine will not start. If your engine has no spark, […]

Engine Bottom End Parts: Know The Parts Inside Your Engine

02/13/2024

The engine bottom end, is by far the most important part of the engine. But, the engine bottom end, is not just one thing. Because, it is made up of, it’s own list of parts. […]

(EVAP) Evaporative Emission System – Function – Failure – Testing

02/11/2024

The function of the (EVAP) evaporative emission system, is to trap and store evaporative fuel emissions. Therefore, the (EVAP) evaporative emission system totally eliminates fuel vapors, as a source of air pollution. However, sealing the […]