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Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) – Function – Failure – Testing

09/03/2025

So, the throttle position sensors function (TPS), is to supply vital information to the vehicles engine control unit (ECU). And, this information is based on, the actual position of the engines throttle valve. So, your […]

Engine Rebuild Reasons – Low Compression And Oil Consumption

08/29/2025

So, the most common reasons to do a engine rebuild are, loss of compression and or excessive engine oil consumption. Consequently, what’s important now, is to recognize the signs of trouble, before you end up […]

Engine Stalling – Proper Troubleshooting And Maintenance

08/25/2025

Engine stalling problems, can be hard to find and are often, sensor or temperature related. And, are more likely to occur, during cold weather or when starting a cold engine. So, this kind of engine […]

Engine Lubrication Problems – Lack Of Oil, Causing Engine Wear

08/20/2025

To start with, a poor maintenance routine is by far one of the biggest causes of, engine lubrication problems. Not only that, extended oil change intervals, are responsible for low engine oil levels. And subsequent, […]

Vacuum Test Basics – What To Check And How To Do It

08/15/2025

First, doing a vacuum test, can tell you more about your engine, than you think. And, it is one of the easiest and least expensive ways, to check an engine for serious issues. So, engine […]

Engine Oil Pressure Low – Common Causes And Ways To Fix It

08/12/2025

The first sign of trouble, may be a flickering oil light or a low engine oil pressure reading. Consequently, low engine performance, engine noise and even poor starting, can all be caused by, low engine […]

Torque Specification – Torque To Yield – Torque, Plus Angle

08/06/2025

Without having the proper torque specification, assembling an engine, is just asking for failure. This is especially true, on today’s lightweight engines, that use mostly aluminum castings. So, having the proper torque specification, is crucial […]

Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug Has To Fire At The Proper Time

08/04/2025

So, your engine needs proper ignition timing, to ignite the fuel at exactly the right time. But, what happens if the ignition system fires, at the wrong time. As a result, the air fuel mixture, […]

Engine Stalling Issues – Now You Question Your Vehicle’s Reliability

07/29/2025

So, engine stalling issues can be frustrating, and always seem to happen at the worst possible time. Most often, diagnosing the cause can seem like a complicated job. But, the truth is, that all modern […]

Flexplate – What Does It Do ? – What Can Happen If It Fails ?

07/20/2025

In vehicles with automatic transmissions, a metal disc called a flexplate, connects the crankshaft to the torque converter. So, a flexplate, as the name implies, serves as a flex-shock device, between the torque converter and […]