Carbon Deposits And Sludge

Engine Lubrication Problems – Lack Of Oil, Causing Engine Wear

09/17/2023

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

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

07/06/2023

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 […]

Engine Sludge Can Be Reduced – If you Know Where To look

06/21/2023

Engine sludge forms, as engine oil oxidizes and breaks down. Also, during oxidation the oil combines with dirt, fuel, metallic particles, water, gases, and coolant. Consequently, leaving behind deposits, recognized as engine sludge. Because, the […]

Carbon Deposits In Engine – Causes, Symptoms And Prevention

02/17/2023

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, is […]

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

01/28/2023

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 […]

Fuel Injector – Deposits Can Build Up And Clog The Fuel Injector

12/06/2022

A dirty or clogged fuel injector, can cause classic engine problems. For instance, lean misfire, rough idle, hesitation and loss of power. So, it doesn’t take much of a restriction in a fuel injector, to […]

Gasoline Direct Injection – New Technology, Causes New Problems

11/28/2022

Gasoline direct injection, is a fuel injection system, that sprays gasoline, directly into the combustion chamber. And, gasoline direct injection, also known as (GDI), has a separate fuel injector, for each of the engine’s cylinders. […]

Spark Plug – How Do I Read, The Condition Of My Spark Plugs

07/19/2022

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

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 […]

Valve Guide Wear – Can Cause Other Major Damage, Besides Burning Oil

05/19/2022

Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and valve guide. As valve guides wear, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. Valve leakage, causing compression loss, is another […]