What should you do, when your engine cranks, but fails to start. If your engine cranks normally, at least you know your battery is good, and the starter motor works. So, before your car would […]
Your engine cooling fan, only runs when needed, to help cool the engine. So, an engine cooling fan, relay or control circuit failure is bad news. Because, it can allow the engine to overheat. But, […]
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors function, is to monitor the temperature of the engine’s coolant. So, most engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors operate, using electrical resistance to measure the temperature of the coolant. The […]
Engine bearing replacement, is really not as hard as it sounds. So, if you have a bearing failure, learning how to replace engine bearings, can save you a ton of money. Consequently, doing your own […]
So, a broken or cracked crankshaft, is considered major engine damage. But, the good thing is that crankshaft damage, is not a very common occurrence. Crankshaft damage, can happen due to a casting or forging […]
The engine power balance test, can be a great way to pinpoint, a cylinder that is underperforming. Above all, a cylinder that is not working as well as, the other cylinders in the engine. The […]
Issues with your car starter are actually very common, but drivers often confuse them, with other car troubles. The first indication your car starter may be going bad, is when you try to start your […]
Engine misfires, can cause the driver to feel, a jerking motion while driving. Also, engine misfires can happen, constantly or intermittently. Usually, the engine stumbles for a moment, and then regains its pace. But, just […]
Are you having a rough engine idle, possibly rising and falling (RPM), or difficulty maintaining a steady rate of rotation? If you are, that is not a normal operating condition. And, there can be a […]
Seeing tailpipe smoke coming from your vehicle, is a sign your engine is not operating normally. So, the first thing to do is, confirm the color of the tailpipe smoke. In other words, is it […]
Timing belts have replaced timing chains, in most of the vehicles on the road today. And, this belt is totally different, from “V-belts” or “Serpentine belts”. Because, this belt performs, a much more important job. […]
Engine rebuilding and remanufacturing, learn the difference. So, what is the real difference between them, and why would you choose one over the other. Typically a rebuilt engine will have a much shorter life, than […]
Your typical oil filter has to perform, a crucially important job. The oil filter removes, solid contaminants, such as dirt, carbon and metal particles from the engine. Before, they can damage bearings, and cylinder wall […]
It can be difficult to make your own car repairs, especially if you don’t know, auto repair basics. So, the first thing you should do is, get your hands on a good, auto repair basics […]
So, the PCV valve system, is one of the oldest and most used emission control devices, in today’s engines. And, although its name might sound very complicated, it is a very simple device. The PCV Valve […]
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