When you turn your key to start your vehicle, you expect everything to turn over. And when it doesn’t you probably jump to the most common culprits, the battery, the starter, or the alternator. But what do you do when all those parts check out? We’ll dive into some other potential causes like a faulty … Read more
Few sounds are sweet as that of a well-tuned, smooth idling engine. One cannot help but to marvel at the value of such mechanical perfection. However, even the heartiest of engines are prone to the occasional mechanical hardship. Of these issues, few are as prevalent as the dreaded misfire. Misfires are not only evident to … Read more
Should I drive with the windows down or blast the air conditioning? Most people don’t think about it and just go about their daily drive, but chances are if you’ve found this article, you’re a bit of a thinker. So, what’s more efficient? Driving with your A/C on or with the windows down? This article … Read more
Today’s vehicles rely upon an intricate web of sensors, wires, and modules to promote efficient operation. The data shared through this network is processed by a vehicle’s ECM/PCM and is used to calculate figures such as injection timing, as well as injector pulse width. As a side benefit of this data transmission, today’s highly efficient … Read more
For automobiles and light trucks, braking systems with disc brakes utilize friction elements called brake pads. During every stopping event, the considerable energy of your car’s motion is effectively converted to heat by the brakes at each of the wheels. During normal driving, this process repeats over and over. While brake caliper parts will become … Read more
There are few things more terrifying than starting up your car only to see a check engine light staring at you. You rush your vehicle to a mechanic or a part store to figure out what the code is, only to realize that you still don’t know what the letter and number combination means. So, … Read more
For more than 100 years, the diesel engine has lent its power to everything from locomotives, marine vessels, and construction equipment of every perceivable type. However, more recently, the diesel engine has begun to play an increasingly substantial role in the passenger truck market. Today, the vast majority of full-size trucks are offered with an … Read more
Today’s vehicles operate in a highly complex nature, relying largely upon a web of interconnected electronic systems to facilitate proper operation. Simply put, the modern vehicle is every bit as computer and data driven, as it is mechanical in nature. Luckily, such technological advancement also proves beneficial to consumers who are faced with an inoperable … Read more
A modern vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system is easily capable of uncovering operational faults, thereby storing each for later review. These faults are known simply as DTCs (Diagnostic Fault Codes). Codes of this nature point to the underlying cause of whatever issue currently plagues a vehicle. This knowledge is quite valuable, as it can be used … Read more
Few scenarios insight panic while driving, quite as quickly, as having your vehicle stall during transit. A mix of frustration and bewilderment sets in, as you contemplate whether or not to call a wrecker. A situation of this nature is not only aggravating but can also prove costly to remedy under certain circumstances. Stalling can … Read more