DIY Car Repair Tools – Torque Wrench
Are you fed up with the constant trips to the mechanic every time your car needs a repair or maintenance task? It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and not to mention, expensive. But,…
Author: Ron Coddington
Ron is a degreed mechanical engineer. He has been a car hobbyist for over 60 years. Notable cars in his garage have included Corvairs, Alfa Romeos, Corvettes and both rotary and turbo-charged Mazdas. He brings that wealth of experience to this website to help you succeed in servicing and upgrading your favorite ride.
Resonator Delete Pros and Cons (and Average Cost)
You may be surprised to learn that your car or truck’s exhaust includes not only a muffler, but a resonator as well. Maybe even two. I can recall resonators on…
6 Different Types of Turbochargers (and How They Work)
Turbochargers, like superchargers, operate to increase internal combustion engine power output by forcing increased air flow to the engine. But what is a turbocharger? When was the turbocharger invented? How…
4 Different Types of Superchargers (and How They Work)
Internal combustion engines, as you are well aware, need fuel and air to run. The fuel is stored in the fuel tank and must be regularly replenished. The air is…
6 Symptoms of a Warped Brake Rotor (and What Causes It)
Let’s clarify our terminology right from the start. The term “warped brake rotor” is somewhat misleading. Warping would be a change in the geometric shape of a rotor. Brake rotors…
3 Symptoms of a Bad Sway Bar or Link (and Replacement Cost)
In this article we will explain the function of the sway bar (or bars) on your car or light truck. Other terms you may have heard for this part include…
U0073 Code (Symptoms, Causes and How to Fix)
U0073 is a generic diagnostic code that will be set by the OBD2 diagnostic system in your automobile or light truck for specific types of CAN-bus System malfunctions. CAN which…
What is an Oil Catch Can? (And Do I Need One?)
Car enthusiasts have a number of qualities in common. They tend to be DIY people. They appreciate well-maintained automobiles. They generally favor high performance engines and/or spirited handling. And they…
4 Symptoms of a Bad CV Axle (Half Shaft)
All automobiles and trucks incorporate a method to deliver power from the engine to the wheels. This method for the majority of modern passenger vehicles (excluding most two wheel drive…
Why is There Oil in My Intake Manifold (or Throttle Body)?
Since 1961, vehicles sold in the US include a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, developed to help reduce engine emissions. PCV systems have grown complex in modern engines to reduce…
P0125 Code (Symptoms, Causes and How to Fix)
Few things can be more frustrating than having the dreaded Check Engine Light (CEL) illuminate in your dash. While it’s true that many causes of a lit CEL are relatively…
Should You Check Oil When the Engine is Hot or Cold?
If you’ve owned a car for even a short length of time, you should be aware that the engine oil level must be periodically checked. That’s because most gasoline and…
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