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Valve Cover Gasket Leaks - Function - Failure - Warning Signs
Automotive Leaks

Valve Cover Gasket Leaks – Function – Failure – Warning Signs

March 19, 2021

Stopping valve cover gasket leaks, between the valve cover and the cylinder head, is very important, for many reasons. That’s why, the valve cover gasket needs to do it’s job, without any flaws. So, to […]

Pushrods - On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines - This Is Still Going On !!!
Automotive Leaks

Pushrods – On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines – This Is Still Going On !!!

March 6, 2021

Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths.   Quite often I am seeing, bent pushrods and valves when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust pushrods on G.M. 3.1 and […]

Engine Oil Leaks - Finding Them - Tips And Recommendations
Automotive Leaks

Engine Oil Leaks – Finding Them – Tips And Recommendations

February 20, 2021

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

White Stuff Under My Oil Filler Cap - What Is It ? - Is It Bad ?
Automotive Leaks

White Stuff Under My Oil Filler Cap – What Is It ? – Is It Bad ?

February 18, 2021

So, you take the oil cap off of your valve cover to top off your oil. You find a milky creamy white stuff, coating the underside of the oil cap and down into the filler […]

Engine Oil Consumption - Where Does It Go And Why
Lubrication

Engine Oil Consumption – Where Does It Go And Why

February 16, 2021

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. […]

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

February 7, 2021

There is a condition that contributes to many failures of engines generally referred to as “fuel wash”. The only thing protecting your cylinder walls and bearings from fuel wash is, the thin layer of oil […]

Oil Pan Gasket Leak - How To Diagnose And Confirm The Leak
Automotive Leaks

Oil Pan Gasket Leak – How To Diagnose And Confirm The Leak

January 20, 2021

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 […]

Hydrolocked Engine - What Is It - Causes - What Damage Can It Do
Automotive Leaks

Hydrolocked Engine – What Is It – Causes – What Damage Can It Do

January 12, 2021

When an engine is seized from ingesting a substantial amount of liquid; it is said to be a hydrolocked engine. So, with all internal combustion engines, the internals are all designed to deal with the […]

Exhaust Manifold Leaks - Function, Failure Symptoms, Potential Damage
Automotive Leaks

Exhaust Manifold Leaks – Function, Failure Symptoms, Potential Damage

January 7, 2021

Exhaust manifold leaks can be dangerous, as well as cause other costly problems. So, the function of the exhaust manifold is to; collect the exhaust from each cylinder and combines it into one pipe. Because, […]

Antifreeze In Oil - Can Be Catastrophic, If Not Dealt With Quickly
Automotive Leaks

Antifreeze In Oil – Can Be Catastrophic, If Not Dealt With Quickly

January 5, 2021

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 oil, it robs the oil of its lubricating properties and […]

Engine Coolant Leaks - How To Find Them - How Bad Are They
Automotive Leaks

Engine Coolant Leaks – How To Find Them – How Bad Are They

December 27, 2020

Checking your cooling system for engine coolant leaks, is easier than you think. So, engine coolant leaks can happen, anywhere in the cooling system. Fortunately, nine out of 10 times, engine coolant leaks are easy […]

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