Failure Symptoms

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 […]

Serpentine Belt: Function – Failure Signs – Easy Replacement

01/23/2025

The serpentine belt, is probably the most commonly used belt today. The belt snakes its way, through multiple accessories, the crank pulley, an idler pulley or two, and a tensioner. This one long belt runs […]

Harmonic Balancer: Function: Common Failure Warning Signs

01/02/2025

So, what is the main function of the harmonic balancer? Well, it is to absorb and reduce, harmonic and torsional vibrations from the engine. Consequently, your harmonic balancer is mounted, on the front of your […]

Diagnose Engine Problems - With Nothing More Than Your Senses

Diagnose Engine Problems: With Your Sight, Hearing, Touch and Smell

11/01/2024

By paying attention to your car, you can diagnose engine problems, with your sight, hearing, touch and smell. Most of the time the driver, will be the first to notice, when something is starting to […]

Auto Repair Basics: If You Drive, You Should Learn Basic Repairs

09/01/2024

It can be difficult to make your own car repairs, especially if you don’t know, auto repair basics. So, the first thing you should do is, get your hands on a good, auto repair basics […]

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 […]

Engine Damage - Look For Gradual Deterioration, Before It's Too Late

Engine Damage – Look For Deterioration, Before It’s Too Late

12/05/2023

It’s not always easy to recognize, when your vehicle is suffering from possible engine damage. Many symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” (Engine Damage) While not all symptoms may threaten the life of […]

Repeat Engine Failures - Not Diagnosing The Original Problem

Repeat Engine Failures From Not Diagnosing The Original Problem

11/04/2023

The installer’s worst nightmare, repeat engine failures, from a lack of proper diagnosis. So, you have replaced an engine, cylinder head, or crankshaft in your vehicle. But, a short time later, you have repeat engine […]