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Using Torque Wrench to Tighten Torque To Yield Bolts

Torque To Yield Bolts (TTY): What Exactly Are They

11/12/2024

Torque to yield bolts, are exactly what they sound like. So, when tightened, they stretch to the point of yield. Many vehicle manufacturers use torque to yield bolts. Especially, on engines with aluminum heads, and […]

Engine Fuel System: Signs of Trouble and What to Check

11/10/2024

So, the engine fuel systems job, sounds pretty basic. It delivers fuel from the fuel tank, to the engine. Testing the engine fuel system, is relatively simple. Engine fuel system consists of the filler hose, […]

Engine Noise: Common Causes and Solutions

11/09/2024

Many drivers just ignore engine noise, and hope that it’ll just go away on its own. Chances are it won’t, and that engine noise will only get worse, leaving you with an even bigger problem. […]

Leaking Head Gasket: Causes and Symptoms Explained

11/04/2024

By learning what the leaking head gasket symptoms are, you may be able to save yourself, thousands in repairs. Consequently, a leaking head gasket, can lead to repairs to the tune of, $1000 to $3000. […]

Diagnose Engine Problems - With Nothing More Than Your Senses

Diagnose Engine Problems: With Your Sight, Hearing, Touch and Smell

11/01/2024

By paying attention to your car, you can diagnose engine problems, with your sight, hearing, touch and smell. Most of the time the driver, will be the first to notice, when something is starting to […]

Valve Cover Gasket Leaks: There Are Common Warning Signs

11/01/2024

Stopping valve cover gasket leaks, between the valve cover and the cylinder head, is very important, for many reasons. Above all, the valve cover gasket needs to do it’s job, without any flaws. But, valve […]

Blown Head Gasket: The Symptoms, Can Be Quite Misleading

11/01/2024

Diagnosing a blown head gasket, just by looking at the symptoms, can be quite misleading. So, a blown head gasket is NOT a single thing, because it can fail in several different ways. As a […]

Fluid Leak Under Your Car: Here’s How To Identify What It Is

11/01/2024

SO, SOONER OR LATER ANY CAR CAN DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK. AND, WHEN IT DOES, FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK, SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY. Once you find the source of the leak, you […]

Engine Turns Over: Troubleshooting a No Start Condition

11/01/2024

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, […]

Engine Not Cranking Over: One Of The Easiest Problems To Solve

11/01/2024

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 […]

High Engine Idle: Causes, Diagnosis, and Solutions

11/01/2024

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 […]

Noid Light: Tests For An Electrical Signal, At The Fuel Injector

11/01/2024

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, […]

Alternator or Battery Failure: How to Diagnose and Save Money

10/30/2024

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: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions

10/28/2024

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 […]