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Hydrolocked Engine - What Does It Mean - Possible Damage
Automotive Leaks

Hydrolocked Engine – What Does It Mean – Possible Damage

03/18/2023

When an engine is seized, from taking in a substantial amount of liquid, it is a hydrolocked engine. So, with all internal combustion engines, the internals are all designed, to deal with compressed air. Because, […]

Automotive Mechanic - Challenged Every Day, With New Problems
Engine Problems

Automotive Mechanic – Challenged Every Day, With New Problems

12/12/2022

Today, being an automotive mechanic, means a lot more than just changing oil and replacing belts. Consequently, there are a lot of difficult situations, that automotive mechanics face, on a day-to-day basis. For an automotive […]

Engine Issues - Early Warning Signs - Major Causes Explained
Engine Problems

Engine Issues – Early Warning Signs – Major Causes Explained

12/05/2022

So, one minute your engine is running fine. Then, the next, you’re sitting on the side of the road, wondering what happened. Consequently, diagnosing engine issues, is not always easy. And, can be even harder […]

Engine Damage - Look For Gradual Deterioration, Before It's Too Late
Engine Damage

Engine Damage – Look For Deterioration, Before It’s Too Late

07/11/2022

It’s not always easy to recognize, when your vehicle is suffering from possible engine damage. Many symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” (Engine Damage) While not all symptoms may threaten the life of […]

Cylinder Head Cracking - Overheating Is The Most Common Cause
Cooling Heating

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

06/04/2022

Cylinder head cracking, can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. And, in some cases, cylinder head cracking may be so severe; that replacing the complete engine is the only cure. But, most causes of cylinder […]

Repeat Engine Failures - Not Properly Diagnosing The Original Problem
Engine Damage

Repeat Engine Failures – Not Properly Diagnosing The Original Problem

05/29/2022

The installer’s worst nightmare, repeat engine failures; from a lack of proper diagnosis. So, you have replaced an engine, cylinder head, or crankshaft in your vehicle. But, a short time later; you have repeat engine […]

Engine Lubrication Problems - Lack Of Oil, Resulting In Engine Wear.
Engine Problems

Engine Lubrication Problems – Lack Of Oil, Resulting In Engine Wear.

04/20/2022

Firstly, a poor maintenance routine, is the biggest cause, of engine lubrication problems. Secondly, extended oil change intervals, are partly responsible for low engine oil levels and subsequent, engine lubrication problems. Consequently, excessive engine oil […]

Using A Vacuum Gauge, To Test The Condition Of Your Engine
Engine Testing

Vacuum Test – A vacuum test, can tell you, way more than you think.

04/18/2022

Consequently, doing a vacuum test, can tell you more about your engine, than you think. Above all, one of the easiest and cheapest ways; to check an engine for serious issues, is to do a […]

Engine Knocking Ticking Noise - Is this the end of your engine ?
Engine Noises And Vibrations

Engine Knocking Ticking Noise – Is this the end of your engine ?

03/22/2022

So, what is that engine knocking ticking noise ? Many assume this engine knocking ticking noise, is the end of their engine and just move on. But, there are some ways to narrow down; where […]

Valve Springs - Function - Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.
Engine Damage

Valve Springs – Function – Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.

02/27/2022

Valve Springs in your engine, have a very basic job, but how they do it is very important. So, one very important point to keep in mind is that, they all lose tension and weaken […]

Automotive Engine Failure - Common warning signs and major causes.
Engine Damage

Automotive Engine Failure – Common warning signs and major causes.

02/24/2022

Automotive engine failure, is usually one of the last components, that will fail in your vehicle. Still, automotive engine failure, does happen, quite often. But, there are ways that you can, mitigate the damage. Consequently, […]

Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil - Causing premature wear of engine parts.
Fuel System

Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil – Causing premature wear of engine parts.

02/22/2022

So, fuel getting into engine oil is bad, because it lowers the lubricating qualities of the oil. Furthermore, reducing the engine oil viscosity, causing the oil to thin out to a dangerous level. Therefore, this […]

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