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Oil Pan Gasket Leak - How to diagnose and properly confirm the leak.
Automotive Leaks

Oil Pan Gasket Leak – How to diagnose and properly confirm the leak.

03/11/2022

The oil pan gasket, has only one important job to do and that is; sealing the oil pan, to the bottom of the engine. But, it is not uncommon, for the gasket to wear out […]

Engine Sludge - The top 2 ways, to stop or slow down, Engine oil sludge.
Lubrication

Engine Sludge – The top 2 ways, to stop or slow down, Engine oil sludge.

03/08/2022

Engine sludge, forms as engine oil oxidizes and breaks down; leaving behind deposits recognized as, engine sludge. Engine oils break down, during oxidation and combines with dirt, fuel, metallic particles, water, gases, and coolant. So, […]

Engine Oil Leaks - Finding them - Tips and repair recommendations.
Automotive Leaks

Engine Oil Leaks – Finding them – Tips and repair recommendations.

03/04/2022

Engine oil leaks, can simply be minor annoyances, or they can be serious threats, to the life of your engine. So, having engine oil leaks, means that you have, less lubricant inside the engine. And, […]

Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil - Causing premature wear of engine parts.
Fuel System

Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil – Causing premature wear of engine parts.

02/22/2022

So, fuel getting into engine oil is bad, because it lowers the lubricating qualities of the oil. Furthermore, reducing the engine oil viscosity, causing the oil to thin out to a dangerous level. Therefore, this […]

Fuel Wash - What is it - What can cause it - How to eliminate it.
Fuel System

Fuel Wash – What is it – What can cause it – How to eliminate it.

02/06/2022

So, there is a condition, that contributes to many engine failures, generally referred to as, “fuel wash”. Consequently, the only thing protecting your cylinder walls and bearings from fuel wash is; the thin layer of […]

Engine Oil Consumption - Where does, the engine oil actually go and why.
Exhaust Smoke

Engine Oil Consumption – Where does the engine oil actually go and why.

01/21/2022

So, engine oil consumption, is now increasing, 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 levels. […]

Low Oil Pressure - Troubleshooting the causes, of low engine oil pressure.
Lubrication

Low Oil Pressure – Troubleshooting the causes, of low engine oil pressure.

01/10/2022

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 […]

Antifreeze In Oil - Can be catastrophic, If not dealt with quickly.
Automotive Leaks

Antifreeze In Oil – Can be catastrophic, If not dealt with quickly.

12/29/2021

Antifreeze in oil, is a sign of an internal leak. And, is usually caused by, a bad gasket or engine failure. When antifreeze (coolant) mixes with oil, it robs the oil of its lubricating properties […]

Engine Bearing - Function, Failure Symptoms, Causes And Prevention
Engine Bottom End

Engine Bearing – Function, Failure Symptoms, Causes And Prevention

11/11/2021

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

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