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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 Bearing - How They Actually Work - Failure Warning Signs
Engine Bottom End

Engine Bearing – How They Actually Work – Failure Warning Signs

02/10/2023

An engine bearing is a small and relatively inexpensive component, of an internal combustion engines. However, failure of an engine bearing most often leads to, serious reconditioning work of the engine. Most often, including its […]

(PCV) Valve - Major Problems From Lack Of Regular Maintenance
Crankcase Emission

(PCV) Valve – Major Problems From Lack Of Regular Maintenance

02/08/2023

Replacing a (PCV) valve, isn’t difficult. But, sometimes accessing it can be a struggle, depending on your vehicle. So, most people don’t realize how important regular maintenance is, on you (PCV) system. And, then only […]

Low Or High Oil Pressure - Is One Actually Better Than The Other
Lubrication

Low Or High Oil Pressure – Is One Actually Better Than The Other

01/30/2023

A customer changes his brand of oil and then, complains of low or high oil pressure. So, is this perception or reality, and is one condition actually better than the other. Why don’t customers complain […]

Engine Oil Sludge - Is Caused By Your Engine Oil Breaking Down
Lubrication

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 […]

Engine Issues - Early Warning Signs - Major Causes Explained
Engine Problems

Engine Issues – Early Warning Signs – Major Causes Explained

12/05/2022

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 […]

Oil Leak In Spark Plug Well - Know The Signs - What Can Happen
Automotive Leaks

Oil Leak In Spark Plug Well – Know The Signs – What Can Happen

11/10/2022

Having a oil leak in spark plug well, can produce a variety of problems. Oil making its way into the spark plug wells, will drastically affect the engines performance. Consequently, leading to misfires, increased oil […]

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 […]

Gas Getting Into Oil - What Can Cause This To Happen And Why
Automotive Leaks

Gas Getting Into Oil – What Can Cause This To Happen And Why

08/22/2022

When changing your oil, one of the worst things to notice, is the smell of gas in the oil. Because, it means that gas, is somehow making its way into your engine’s oil. However, it […]

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 […]

Rear Engine Oil Leaks - Finding The Real Location Of The Leak
Automotive Leaks

Rear Engine Oil Leaks – Finding The Real Location Of The Leak

08/10/2022

Rear engine oil leaks, that are confused with a rear main seal leak; are usually an oil pan gasket leaking. Consequently, an oil pan gasket is also, much less expensive to replace, than a leaking […]

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