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Automotive Engine Failure: Warning Signs And Major Causes
Engine Damage

Automotive Engine Failure: Warning Signs And Major Causes

03/24/2025
Automotive engine failure, is usually one of the last things to happen in your vehicle. Still, automotive engine failure, does happen more than you think. But, there are ways that you can reduce the amount […]
Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil: Learn The Cause, Effect And The Fix
Fuel System

Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil: Learn The Cause, Effect And The Fix

03/20/2025
First, fuel getting into engine oil is bad. Because, it lowers the lubricating qualities of the oil. And, it lowers the engine oil viscosity, causing the oil to thin out to a dangerous level. Above […]
Valve Job: Why Would You Need One - Causes - What To Expect
Engine Top End

Valve Job: Why Would You Need One – Causes – What To Expect

03/18/2025
You may have heard the term, valve job, because older engines frequently needed their valves reconditioned. You rarely hear about, valve problems or valve jobs in today’s engines. Because, modern (OHC) engines, have fewer parts […]
Vehicle Noise: What Do You Hear And When Do You Hear It?
Noises And Vibrations

Vehicle Noise: What Do You Hear And When Do You Hear It?

03/15/2025
So, hearing unfamiliar vehicle noise, can cause panic in many drivers. Consequently, many do not know enough about vehicle systems, to know if it’s something to worry about or not. That’s why, listening to your […]
(O2) Oxygen Sensor
Emission Control Systems

(O2) Oxygen Sensor: Function – Failure Symptoms – With Testing

03/10/2025
The, (O2) Oxygen Sensor, measures the difference, between the amount of (O2) in the exhaust gas. And, the amount of (O2) in air. So, with that information and other sources, the (ECU) can decide, whether […]
Hydraulic Valve Lifter Noise: Usually, A Ticking Or Tapping
Engine Top End

Hydraulic Valve Lifter Noise: Usually, A Ticking Or Tapping

03/06/2025
Hydraulic valve lifter noise is usually a symptom, that something may be wrong with your engine. So, all engines make some noise, but when you hear an unusual ticking or tapping noise, it usually means […]
Engine Cylinder Affected By Fuel Wash
Fuel System

Fuel Wash: What is it – Check If You Have It – Common Causes

03/03/2025
There is a condition, that adds to many engine failures, generally referred to as, “fuel wash”. Above all, there is only thing protecting your cylinder walls and bearings, from fuel wash. Consequently, that is, the […]
Hard Starting Engine: Cold, Hot, Both or Just After Refueling
Poor Performance

Hard Starting Engine: Cold, Hot, Both or Just After Refueling

02/26/2025
So, a hard starting engine, is not a good sign and can be difficult to diagnose. But, the exact moment in the process of starting, can tell you a lot about, what may be going […]
Rough Idling Engine: What Does It Mean, How To Fix And Test It
Poor Performance

Rough Idling Engine: What Does It Mean, How To Fix And Test It

02/24/2025
So, a rough idling engine, is a common problem, of which the exact cause, can be difficult to find. Also, the reasons for a rough idling engine can vary. With some being cheap easy fixes, […]
Automotive Engine Valves: Function, Failure, and Testing
Engine Testing

Automotive Engine Valves: Function, Failure, and Testing

02/20/2025
The main function, of automotive engine valves, is to let air in and out of the cylinders. Above all, the valves in your cylinder head, are a vital part of your engine and undergo, enormous […]
Engine Antifreeze Coolant: What Does It Do?, Why You Need It?
Car Fluids

Engine Antifreeze Coolant: What Does It Do?, Why You Need It?

02/18/2025
Engine antifreeze coolant, plays a very important role, in keeping your cooling system, functioning efficiently. So, the main purpose, of engine antifreeze coolant, is to prevent water from freezing. While at the same time, raising […]
Ignition Coil: Function, Coil Types, Failure Symptoms, and Testing
Ignition Systems

Ignition Coil: Function, Coil Types, Failure Symptoms, and Testing

02/14/2025
The function of the ignition coil, is to produce a high voltage, from a low voltage. Because, the high voltage from your ignition coil, is needed to ignite the fuel, and start the engine. So, […]
Engine Oil Consumption Is On The Rise Where It Goes, And Why
Lubrication

Engine Oil Consumption Is On The Rise: Where It Goes, And Why

02/12/2025
So, engine oil consumption, is now going up, as the oil change intervals, become higher. But, most modern engines, don’t suffer from, engine oil consumption. That’s why, many vehicle owners, forget to regularly check their […]
Starter Motor Going Bad May Display A Few Symptoms First
Electrical System

Starter Motor Going Bad: May Display A Few Warning Signs First

02/09/2025
The starter motor, is what gets your engine running, when you turn the ignition key or push the start button. So, a starter motor, gets a lot of wear during its life. As a result, […]

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