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Spark Plug – How Do I Read, the Condition of My Spark Plugs

03/03/2026

Learning how to read the condition of a spark plug, can be a valuable tuning aid. Because, you can determine a great deal about your engine’s, overall operating condition. Usually, just by examining the plugs […]

Sticking Valves Because Of Carbon Deposits And Rich Fuel Mixture

12/12/2025

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

Valve Guide Wear – How to Identify and Reduce Oil Consumption

10/25/2025

Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and guide. As the guide wears, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. As a result, requiring you to need a […]

Engine Sludge – Causes and Prevention Tips

05/25/2025

Engine sludge forms, as the engine oil oxidizes and breaks down. During oxidation the oil combines with dirt, fuel, metal particles, water, gases, and coolant. As a result, leaving behind deposits, recognized as engine sludge. […]

Carbon Deposits On Back Of The Intake Valves

Carbon Deposits in Engines: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

12/14/2024

So, carbon deposits are formed, by the black soot that collects, and hardens in your engine. Consequently, every engine produces carbon. But, some engines are worse than others. So, the reason all engines have carbon, […]

Engine Oil Sludge: Is Caused By Your Engine Oil Breaking Down

11/28/2024

So, engine oil sludge, is actually the thickening, and breaking down of your engine oil. As a result, it’s increasingly less able to do the hard work, of lubricating and cleaning the engine. Engine oil […]

(PCV) System: One Of The Biggest Causes, Of Engine Oil Sludge

08/22/2024

Did you know the most common problem, in the (PCV) system, is a plugged up (PCV) valve. Another problem, is a lack of air flow, to carry vapors, away from the crankcase. Because, without air […]