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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Function, Failure Symptoms, and Replacement cost

In this post, we will discuss about one of the important sensor in the engine systems called “crankshaft position sensor”. Read the full article below to understand basic function, working principle, failure symptoms and replacement cost of this sensor. Basic…

October 23, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

Oxygen Sensor: Basic Function, Failure Symptoms and Replacement Cost

Hello everyone, thank you for landing in this site. In this article we are going to explain about one of the sensor in the engine systems called “oxygen sensor”.  So you will know the basic function, working principle, bad symptoms…

October 22, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

What Happens when a Timing Chain Breaks while Driving

The timing chain is a critical component of the internal combustion engine. Its function is to keep the camshaft and crankshaft rotating together at the same speed. This enables the valves of the engine to open and close at precisely…

October 21, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

What do the Numbers on Motor Oil Mean

Most people have either changed the oil of their car themselves or they’ve taken their car to an auto servicing company and had professionals do it for them. An important aspect about oil changes involves choosing the right type of…

October 20, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

5 Causes of a Car Won’t Go in Reverse

The three most important gears of any vehicle are park, drive, and reverse. You simply cannot operate a motor vehicle without these gears being fully functional. But there will sometimes be problems with your vehicle which will cause one or…

October 19, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

Idle Air Control Valve: Function, Bad Symptoms, Replacement Cost and Tips to Clean

Hello everyone, in this post we are going to explain about one part in the engine systems called “Idle Air Control Valve” or in some country also known as idle speed control valve (ISCV). I hope after read this article,…

October 18, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

PCV Valve: Basic Function, Bad Symptoms and Replacement Cost

The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, better known as the PCV valve, is associated with the crankcase ventilation system. After the internal combustion process in the engine occurs, there are exhaust gases created which get redirected into the exhaust system by…

October 17, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

Trouble Code: P2096 (Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1)

There are oxygen sensors positioned all throughout the exhaust system of a vehicle. Their job is to keep track of the air levels within the exhaust fumes of the system. As these sensors detect the air level, they send this…

October 16, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

Trouble Code: P0404 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance)

Every motor vehicle has an exhaust gas recirculation system in it. When the internal combustion engine has just finished its process of igniting the air and fuel mixture, there are exhaust gases which come out as a result. The function…

October 15, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0

Trouble Code: P0138 (O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Modern vehicles have oxygen sensors in them, also known as O2 sensors. Their overall purpose is to measure the amount of air in the exhaust system while the exhaust gases are coming out of the engine. The engine control unit…

October 14, 2018 · by autotechnician · 0