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Poor performance can lead to serious and expensive problems for your vehicle. Find out what they are now before it is too late.

Engine Misfiring - What Can Cause It - Tracking Down The Problem
Poor Performance

Engine Misfiring – What Can Cause It – Tracking Down The Problem

07/14/2022

What is engine misfiring and what are the main causes. Engine misfiring, is bad, so it’s best to find the problem and fix it as soon as possible. Because, engine misfiring reduces gas mileage and […]

Sticking Valves - From Carbon Deposits - What Should You Do
Engine Top End

Sticking Valves – From Carbon Deposits – What Should You Do

06/14/2022

The first sign of sticking valves, is usually engine missing or running rough when cold. But, sticking valves can also simply be, the byproduct of cold-weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often […]

Rough Engine Idle - Common Causes, With Possible Solutions
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Rough Engine Idle – Common Causes, With Possible Solutions

06/10/2022

If your vehicle has a rough engine idle, possibly rising and falling; or having difficulty maintaining a steady rate of rotation, you have a problem. So, a rough engine idle, is not a normal operating […]

Reduced Engine Power - Limp Mode - What Does It Mean - Causes
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Reduced Engine Power – Limp Mode – What Does It Mean – Causes

06/07/2022

Reduced engine power, can have many different names; depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle. So, whether its, reduced engine power, limp mode, fail safe mode or limp home mode; they all […]

How To Do A Cylinder Leak Down Test - With Or Without A Tester
Engine Testing

How To Do A Cylinder Leak Down Test – With Or Without A Tester

06/06/2022

Doing a cylinder leak down test; can tell you more about your engine than you think. Also, a cylinder leak down test, can pinpoint issues; in specific areas that other tests can not. So, a […]

Poor Fuel Economy - Little Tricks That Will Help In Boosting Your Mileage
Fuel System

Poor Fuel Economy – Little Tricks That Will Help, In Boosting Your Mileage

05/27/2022

Maintenance is critical in keeping your vehicle running its best and minimizing, poor fuel economy. So, knowing the common causes, of poor fuel economy, is just the tip of the iceberg. It may not seem […]

Cylinder Power Balance Testing - Can Help Uncover Hidden Engine Issues
Engine Testing

Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Can Help Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

05/18/2022

Performing a cylinder power balance test; can help uncover hidden engine issues, commonly missed with other tests. Consequently, cylinder power balance testing, can find issues related to; engine misfires, lack of power or just, a […]

Poor Fuel Economy - Little Tricks That Will Help In Boosting Your Mileage
Fuel System

Excessive Fuel Consumption – Common Causes And Cures

05/11/2022

Excessive fuel consumption, can be caused by a number of different things. So, there are dozens of problems that can lead to, excessive fuel consumption. Some of them are serious and some can be easily […]

Engine Stalling Problems - Possible causes - What to check and why.
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Engine Stalling Problems – Possible causes – What to check and why.

04/13/2022

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

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