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Crankshaft Damage: Causes and Prevention in Diesel Engines

09/20/2024

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 […]

Engine Power Balance Testing: Total Power Output Of The Engine

09/17/2024

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 […]

Car Starter On Engine With Labeled Parts

Car Starter Problems: Causes and Solutions

09/14/2024

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: Learn What Can Cause Them, And The Damage

09/12/2024

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 […]

Feeling Rough Engine Idle On Steering Wheel

Rough Engine Idle: Common Causes, With Possible Solutions

09/11/2024

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 […]

Tailpipe Smoke: What Does The Color Of The Tailpipe Smoke Mean

09/10/2024

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: Connect Parts Together, To Operate In Sequence

09/07/2024

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. […]