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Valve Stem Seal Failure: Follow The Symptoms and Conditions

04/04/2025

The purpose of the valve stem seal, is to prevent the oil from the cylinder head, entering the combustion chamber. So, the valve stem seal, plays a critical role in controlling valve lubrication, as well —READ-MORE

Oil Consumption Has Many Causes, But, Worn Bearings Add To It

03/31/2025

Oil consumption is something nobody wants. But, worn engine bearings can make it even worse ? Engine oil consumption past rings, will only get worse, when engine bearings begin to wear out. So, oil consumption —READ-MORE

Automotive Engine Failure: Warning Signs And Major Causes

03/24/2025

Automotive engine failure, is usually one of the last things to happen in your vehicle. Still, automotive engine failure, does happen more than you think. But, there are ways that you can reduce the amount —READ-MORE

Valve Job: Why Would You Need One – Causes – What To Expect

03/18/2025

You may have heard the term, valve job, because older engines frequently needed their valves reconditioned. You rarely hear about, valve problems or valve jobs in today’s engines. Because, modern (OHC) engines, have fewer parts —READ-MORE

Fuel Wash: What is it – Check If You Have It – Common Causes

03/03/2025

There is a condition, that adds to many engine failures, generally referred to as, “fuel wash”. Above all, there is only thing protecting your cylinder walls and bearings, from fuel wash. Consequently, that is, the —READ-MORE

Automotive Engine Valves: Function, Failure, and Testing

02/20/2025

The main function, of automotive engine valves, is to let air in and out of the cylinders. Above all, the valves in your cylinder head, are a vital part of your engine and undergo, enormous —READ-MORE

Engine Oil Consumption Is On The Rise: Where It Goes, And Why

02/12/2025

So, engine oil consumption, is now going up, as the oil change intervals, become higher. But, most modern engines, don’t suffer from, engine oil consumption. That’s why, many vehicle owners, forget to regularly check their —READ-MORE

Low Oil Pressure: Troubleshooting, Actually Starts At The Dipstick

02/02/2025

Low oil pressure is something no one wants, but it happens more often than you think. Consequently, low oil pressure, can cause damage to different engine components, spelling trouble for your engine. A good place —READ-MORE

Hydrolocked Engine: What Does It Mean – Possible Damage

01/31/2025

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, —READ-MORE

Antifreeze In Oil: Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

01/27/2025

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 —READ-MORE