Vacuum Leak

Vacuum Leak Detection – The Safe Way To Find Vacuum Leaks

12/31/2023

A Vacuum leak can trick you, and your car computer into believing a particular sensor, or system needs fixing. Then, you start replacing components, hoping you’ll fix the problem, unsuccessfully. Often, a vacuum leak makes […]

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

12/21/2023

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 […]

Intake Manifold Leaks – Causes, Symptoms, Testing and Prevention

11/24/2023

Intake Manifold Leaks, are the most common leaks found in an engine. Consequently, intake manifold leaks, are usually, the fault of the gasket. That gasket, can be made of paper, rubber, metal, and sometimes a […]

Vacuum Leaks - How To Quickly Find Vacuum Leaks ( Not The Safest )

Vacuum Leaks – How To Quickly Find Them In 5 Easy Steps

11/04/2023

Vacuum leaks in today’s computer controlled engines, can cause very serious engine damage. When an engine that has computer controlled spark and fuel systems, have vacuum leaks, the following events occur. Because, these leaks pull […]

Vacuum Test Basics – What To Check And How To Do It

10/03/2023

First, doing a vacuum test, can tell you more about your engine, than you think. Because, it is one of the easiest and least expensive ways, to check an engine for serious issues. So, engine […]

Vacuum Leak Repair – Common Locations To Leak And Causes

08/23/2023

Having to do a vacuum leak repair, is more common than you would think. Quite often a vacuum leak, will disguise itself, as an ignition or fuel problem, that is incorrectly diagnosed. Above all, an […]

Engine Misfire – Rough Engine Idle On GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Engines

01/23/2023

Engine Misfire or Rough Engine Idle on GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L is becoming, more common and getting harder to diagnose. Because, GM V8 engines are very prone, to a rough idle and engine misfire when […]

Idle Issues: Engine Won't Run At, A Steady And Consistent (RPM)

High Engine Idle – What Can Cause It – Narrow Down The Sources

01/11/2023

So, what can cause, abnormally high engine idle speeds. Dealing with idle issues, can be quite frustrating, until you identify the cause of the problem. Once you do that, figuring out the correct solution to […]