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Oil Filter: A Dirty Oil Filter, Will Obstruct The Flow, Of Clean Oil

09/02/2024

Your typical oil filter has to perform, a crucially important job. The oil filter removes, solid contaminants, such as dirt, carbon and metal particles from the engine. Before, they can damage bearings, and cylinder wall —READ-MORE

Automotive Mechanic Checking for Engine Problems With Laptop

Automotive Mechanic – Challenged Every Day, With New Problems

07/30/2024

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

Display of Dash Warning Lights and Symbols

Engine Issues – Early Warning Signs – Major Causes Explained

07/17/2024

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 —READ-MORE

Engine Spark Knock Images Showing Normal and Premature Combustion

Engine Spark Knock: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

07/08/2024

Engine spark knock, sounds like a metallic knocking, pinging or rattling noise, coming from your engine. Engine spark knock, is usually heard, during moderate to heavy engine acceleration. And, usually occurs after the engine, has —READ-MORE

Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolt in Cylinder Head

Broken Bolt : Stud Removing : Can Be A Frustrating Waste Of Time

06/05/2024

Removing broken bolts and studs is never a fun job, and can take more time than you think. Broken bolt and stud removing, can often be a frustrating time waster, with no quick fix available. —READ-MORE

Valve Stem Seals: Basic Function, Seal Types, Failure Symptoms

06/04/2024

Valve stem seals, control the lubrication of the valve stem, as it moves up and down in the valve guide. By specific design, all valve stem seals are made to include, a precisely controlled leak. —READ-MORE

Engine Replacement : A Comprehensive Guide, For Every Vehicle

05/29/2024

So, engine replacement is one of the more difficult tasks, a mechanic may ever face. Because, engine replacement, requires different approaches for every year, make and model. Above all, engine replacement, is much more complicated —READ-MORE

Timing Belt vs Timing Gear vs Timing Chain

Timing Belts – Chains Or Gears, All Do The Same Thing, Differently

05/22/2024

SO, TIMING BELTS – CHAINS OR GEARS, ALL PERFORM THE SAME FUNCTION. Consequently, their job is to synchronize, the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft. But, despite having the same job, timing belts – chains —READ-MORE

Installing Cylinder Sleeve in Engine Block

Cylinder Sleeve – How To Install A Cylinder Sleeve To Save A Block

04/26/2024

LEARNING HOW TO INSTALL A CYLINDER SLEEVE, IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO SALVAGE, AN OTHERWISE JUNK ENGINE BLOCK. So, there are basically two reasons, for installing a cylinder sleeve in a engine block. For instance, —READ-MORE

Automatic Belt Tensioner – Function – Failure Symptoms – Testing

04/24/2024

ABOVE ALL, THE AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER, PROVIDES THE PROPER TENSION ALL BELTS REQUIRE. Because, the automatic belt tensioner is spring loaded, it will naturally apply the proper amount of tension. Most people already know that —READ-MORE