So, your engine turns over, but will not start. It usually means your engine is having trouble with spark, fuel, compression or timing. But, what do you do, if all those things check out good, […]
So, your engine not cranking over, can be scary when it first happens. But, first you need to get over the initial, (Why me) frustration. And, hopefully not the, (I knew this was coming). So, to […]
So, what can cause, abnormally high engine idle speeds. Dealing with idle issues, can be quite frustrating, until you identify the cause of the problem. Once you do that, figuring out the correct solution to […]
Learning how to test fuel injectors, using a noid light, is easier than you think. Noid lights, provide a quick and easy method for detecting, if there’s an electrical signal, at the fuel injector. So, […]
Having a alternator or battery failure is bad new, because they are both components of the charging system. That makes diagnosing a alternator or battery failure, a bit tricky. Because, the electrical power in your […]
Fuel pump failure, is one of those things, that no one wants to deal with. But, at some point, that is exactly what can and does happen. While it is possible to run on a […]
Before the use of computerized automotive sensors, fixing a car was way easier. In the old days, it was a lot different. For instance, either moving a distributor, or adjusting a screw on a carburetor, […]
Today, the ignition switch is a complex device, that powers numerous electrical and electronic systems, throughout the vehicle. In fact, the newest version, identifies the drivers key and allows him, to activate the starting system. […]
Automotive fuses, protect the circuits in your vehicle, from excessive current flow. So, if an electrical item in your vehicle stops working, the first thing to do is, check the automotive fuses. Engineers size automotive […]
The last thing anyone ever wants to hear are the words “you have a head gasket leak”. So, your vehicle has started overheating, but you cannot find the source. Engine overheating is often the first […]
(VVT) Variable Valve Timing, is a 2-stage, hydraulically controlled cam phasing system. So, as engine technologies improve and become less expensive, (VVT) variable valve timing, continues to improve performance and economy. Car makers have now […]
All spark plugs wear out as they age and at some point, will cause spark plug problems. Because, after enduring abuse for thousands of miles, you really can’t expect them to last forever. Good spark […]
Engine surging, will cause the engine to momentarily lose (rpms). Then, suddenly regains normal engine speed. So, engine surging can affect drivability. And, can also cause error codes to appear in your OBD-II system. Consequently, […]
Timing belt failure, can cause catastrophic engine damage. But, timing belt failure can be avoided, by keeping the timing belt in good operating condition. So, timing belt failure, has always been a topic, no one […]
Radiator Caps, are designed to ensure that, the prescribed pressure in the cooling system, is maintained at all times. And, this is done by allowing air to escape, when the pressure exceeds a preset amount. […]
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