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Antifreeze In Oil: Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

01/27/2025

Antifreeze In Oil, is a sign of an internal leak. And, is usually caused by a bad gasket or engine failure. When Antifreeze mixes with engine oil, it robs the oil of its lubricating properties […]

Serpentine Belt: Function – Failure Signs – Easy Replacement

01/23/2025

The serpentine belt, is probably the most commonly used belt today. The belt snakes its way, through multiple accessories, the crank pulley, an idler pulley or two, and a tensioner. This one long belt runs […]

Exhaust Manifold Leaks: Causes, Failure Signs, Potential Damage

01/20/2025

So, exhaust manifold leaks, can be dangerous. And, also cause other costly problems. The function of the exhaust manifold, is to collect the exhaust from each cylinder. And, then combine it, into one pipe. It […]

Engine Coolant Leaks: How To Find Them – External And Internal

01/17/2025

Checking your cooling system for engine coolant leaks, is easier than you think. So, engine coolant leaks can happen, anywhere in the cooling system. Fortunately, nine out of 10 times, engine coolant leaks, are easy […]

Radiator: Engine Overheating Causes and Consequences

01/14/2025

Your radiator, helps your engine operate within a “normal” temperature range, of about 195 to 220 degrees F. However, as effective as today’s engines are, they still waste a lot of the heat energy they […]

4 Liter Jeep Engine Was Famous: But, Was Not Without Its Faults

01/11/2025

The 4 liter jeep engine, is one of AMC’s, best known engines. So, the 4 Liter Jeep Engine, was introduced in 1986, for the 1987 model year. But, is the last in the line, of […]

GM 3100 – 3400 Engine Issues: Heads, Manifolds and Rocker Bolts

01/07/2025

GM 3100 – 3400 engine issues, are still happening and are being repeated. We still have leaks, installation problems, as well as cylinder head and rocker bolt issues. That’s because, most people are still confused, […]

Valve Lifters: Hydraulic vs. Mechanical (Solid), Learn the Difference

01/04/2025

So, valve lifters, come in either hydraulic or mechanical (solid). But, what is the real difference, between them. Both, hydraulic and mechanical (solid) valve lifters, have the same job, but do it differently. They both […]

Harmonic Balancer: Function: Common Failure Warning Signs

01/02/2025

So, what is the main function of the harmonic balancer? Well, it is to absorb and reduce, harmonic and torsional vibrations from the engine. Consequently, your harmonic balancer is mounted, on the front of your […]

Spark Plug Health The Key to Optimal Engine Performance

Spark Plug Health Is Directly Linked, To Your Engines Performance

12/30/2024

Spark plug health, on today’s engines is very important, and if ignored, can cause serious problems. So, it stands to reason that, weak or bad spark plugs, are a big cause of concern. Spark plug health […]

Push Button Start Troubleshooting: Why Won’t the Engine Crank?

12/23/2024

Many newer vehicles have replaced, the traditional key-style ignition switch, with a push button start. As technology advances, our lives become more convenient, but are we also putting ourselves at risk? Will the push button […]

Turbocharger: How it Works and Why it’s Essential

12/20/2024

Smaller engines with a turbocharger appeal to consumers, and auto companies. Because, they offer more power, but with the fuel efficiency, of a smaller engine. Turbochargers made it possible, for the smaller engine, to keep […]

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) Replacement

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Step By Step Replacement

12/17/2024

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 […]

Carbon Deposits On Back Of The Intake Valves

Carbon Deposits in Engines: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

12/14/2024

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, […]