The engine coolant temperature sensor, is one of the most important engine management sensors in your vehicle. So, a sensor that is shorted or reading out of range, can’t provide a reliable signal. Consequently, engine […]
So, carbon deposits are formed, by the black soot that collects, and hardens in your engine. Consequently, every engine produces carbon. But, some engines are worse than others. So, the reason all engines have carbon, […]
So, how do (MAP) controlled thermostats work. And, what are their benefits. First, (MAP) controlled thermostats are electric, and are controlled by the engine’s (ECU). Consequently, this provides precise regulation of the engines temperature, based […]
Engine misfire issues, will always cause your engine performance to suffer. Because, they affect fuel economy, emissions and idle quality. In addition, when a misfiring vehicle, is subjected to an emissions test, it will usually fail. […]
An engine bearing is a small and relatively inexpensive component, of an internal combustion engine. However, failure of an engine bearing most often leads to, serious reconditioning work of the engine. Most often, including its […]
So, diagnosing a water pump noise, can be tricky. Quite often, your water pump, is buried deep in the engine, making it difficult to access. Also, your water pump, is usually attached, to a number […]
First, having car thermostat issues, can cause your engine coolant temperature, to change erratically. Not only that, but car thermostat issues, can prohibit your engine coolant from flowing properly. So, the thermostat regulates the exact […]
A customer changes his brand of oil and then, complains of low or high oil pressure. So, is this perception or reality, and is one condition actually better than the other. Why don’t customers complain […]
Learning how to machine, install and grind valve seats, can help solve many, valve leakage and valve burning issues. First, the growth of the valve seat market, can be traced back to the early 1970s. […]
So, engine oil sludge, is actually the thickening, and breaking down of your engine oil. As a result, it’s increasingly less able to do the hard work, of lubricating and cleaning the engine. Engine oil […]
It can be a gut wrenching feeling, to start your vehicle and find smoke spewing out of the exhaust pipe. Signs of burning oil, are usually accompanied by, blue smoke from the exhaust pipe. For […]
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 rad contracts, creating a vacuum in […]
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 plugs, and track down the root cause of many […]
Rough Engine Idle and Misfires When Cold on GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L engines is common, and getting harder to diagnose. As, GM V8 engines are prone to a rough idle, and engine misfire when cold. […]
The most sophisticated, of all ignition systems. The coil on plug ignition system (COP), places an ignition coil, directly on the top of each spark plug. As a result, (COP) ignition eliminates the need for […]
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