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Antifreeze In Oil - Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally
Automotive Leaks

Antifreeze In Oil – Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

03/14/2023

Antifreeze In Oil, is a sign of an internal leak. And, is usually caused by, a bad gasket or engine failure. When Antifreeze mixes with Engine Oil, it robs the Oil of its lubricating properties […]

Engine Coolant Leaks - How To Find Them - External And Internal
Automotive Leaks

Engine Coolant Leaks – How To Find Them – External And Internal

03/06/2023

Checking your cooling system for engine coolant leaks, is easier than you think. So, engine coolant leaks can happen, anywhere in the cooling system. Fortunately, nine out of 10 times, engine coolant leaks, are easy […]

GM 3100 - 3400 Engine Issues - Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts
Engine Top End

GM 3100 – 3400 Engine Issues – Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts

02/24/2023

GM 3100 – 3400 engine issues, are still happening and are being repeated. We still have leaks, installation problems, as well as cylinder head and rocker bolt issues. That’s because, most people are still confused, […]

Fluid Leak - How To Identify What Is Leaking From Under My Car
Automotive Leaks

Fluid Leak – How To Identify What Is Leaking From Under My Car

10/29/2022

So, sooner or later any car can develop a fluid leak. And, when that happens, finding the source of the leak, should be your first priority. Once to find the source of the leak, you […]

Coolant Mixed With Oil - In The Lubrication System - Cleaning Tips
Automotive Leaks

Coolant Mixed With Oil – In The Lubrication System – Cleaning Tips

08/15/2022

Professional installers offer the following information on, cleaning coolant mixed with oil, in the lubrication system. However, the following information, applies only to certain situations. So, it is not applicable, for all engines that have […]

Oil Mixed With Coolant, In The Cooling System, Why, Cleaning Tips
Automotive Leaks

Oil Mixed With Coolant, In The Cooling System, Why, Cleaning Tips

08/11/2022

Engine oil mixed with coolant in the cooling system, is very common, after a blown or leaking head gasket. So, you opened your coolant reservoir or the radiator cap and see, that the coolant and […]

Automotive Engine Overheating - Causes And Consequences
Cooling Heating

Automotive Engine Overheating – Causes And Consequences

08/10/2022

Automotive engine overheating, happens when your engine, fails to run within a “normal” temperature range. Consequently, a relatively constant operating temperature is, absolutely essential for proper emissions control, good fuel economy and performance. So, a […]

Water Pump Failure - There Are Common Failure Warning Signs
Cooling Heating

Water Pump Failure – There Are Common Failure Warning Signs

08/10/2022

To start with, Water Pump Failure can be extremely hard to diagnose. Although the water pump in most vehicles will last a long time, they are by no means indestructible. So, Like any other mechanical […]

Intake Manifold Leaks - Manifold Leaks Spell Trouble For Your Engine
Automotive Leaks

Intake Manifold Leaks – Manifold Leaks Spell Trouble For Your Engine

07/05/2022

Above all, the most common leaks found in an engine are, intake manifold leaks. Consequently, intake manifold leaks, are usually, the fault of the gasket. That gasket, can be made of paper, rubber, metal, and […]

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 […]

Pushrods - On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines - This Is Where Length Matters !
Automotive Leaks

Pushrods – On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines – This Is Where Length Matters !

04/22/2022

Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths.   Quite often I am seeing, bent pushrods and valves, when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust pushrods on G.M. 3.1 and […]

Misfires - From Loss Of Spark, Compression Or Air/Fuel Mixture
Poor Performance

Engine Misfire Causes – Fuel, ignition, coolant or compression related.

04/10/2022

Trying to find engine misfire causes, can be a little tricky and seem overwhelming to the average person. However, while driving, paying close attention to how your engine is running, can help you narrow down, […]

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