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Radiator - Engine Overheating Causes And Consequences
Cooling Heating

Radiator – Engine Overheating Causes And Consequences

02/28/2023

Your radiator, helps your engine, operate within a “normal” temperature range, of about 195 to 220 degrees F. However, as effective as today’s engines are, they still waste a lot of the heat energy they […]

4 Liter Jeep Engine - Was Famous, But Was Not Without Its Faults
Engine Problems

4 Liter Jeep Engine – Was Famous, But Was Not Without Its Faults

02/26/2023

The 4 liter jeep engine, is one of AMC’s, best known engines. So, the 4 Liter Jeep Engine, was introduced in 1986, for the 1987 model year. But, is the last in the line, of […]

Carbon Deposits In Engine - Causes, Symptoms And Prevention
Fuel System

Carbon Deposits In Engine – Causes, Symptoms And Prevention

02/17/2023

Carbon deposits are formed, by the black soot that collects and hardens, in your engine. Consequently, every engine produces carbon. But, some engines are worse than others. So, the reason all engines have carbon, is […]

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 […]

Turbocharger - How Does It Work, Failure Warning Signs, Causes
Turbocharger Supercharger

Turbocharger – How Does It Work, Failure Warning Signs, Causes

02/04/2023

Smaller engines with a turbocharger, appeal to consumers and auto companies. Because, they offer more power, but with the fuel efficiency, of a smaller engine. Turbochargers made it possible, for the smaller engine, to keep […]

Spark Plug Color - Will Show What Is Happening Inside The Engine
Ignition System

Spark Plug Color – Will Show What Is Happening Inside The Engine

01/24/2023

A visual inspection of the spark plug color, will display symptoms and conditions, of what’s happening, inside your engine. So, the experienced technician, can analyze the spark plug color. Consequently, tracking down, the root cause […]

Engine Rebuilding And Remanufacturing - There Is A Big Difference
Machining Rebuilding Repair

Engine Rebuilding And Remanufacturing – There Is A Big Difference

12/21/2022

Engine rebuilding and remanufacturing, know the difference. What is the real difference between them and, why would you choose one over the other. Typically a rebuilt engine will have, a much shorter life than a […]

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 […]

Engine Replacement - Engine Choices - Before And After Checks
Machining Rebuilding Repair

Engine Replacement – Engine Choices – Before And After Checks

11/17/2022

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 […]

Engine Bottom End - Know The Parts Inside Your Engine
Engine Bottom End

Engine Bottom End – Know The Parts Inside Your Engine

08/17/2022

The engine bottom end, is by far the most important part of the engine. But, the engine bottom end, is not just one thing. Because, it is made up of, it’s own list of parts. […]

Cylinder Leak Down Test - What Are The Results Telling You
Engine Testing

Cylinder Leak Down Test – What Are The Results Telling You

08/10/2022

Doing the cylinder leak down test; especially in conjunction with a compression test; should allow you to quickly determine the basic condition of any engine. A compression test is a dynamic test (engine moving), a […]

Using A Vacuum Gauge, To Test The Condition Of Your Engine
Engine Testing

Using A Vacuum Gauge, To Test The Condition Of Your Engine

07/25/2022

So, have you ever thought about using a vacuum gauge, to check the condition of your engine. Consequently, this is similar to doing a cylinder leak down test, but in a much easier way. Vacuum […]

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