When you’re driving down the road you don’t want to see the check engine light turn on. But with a code P0730 you’ll have exactly that happen, and you’ll likely have some performance problems cropping up too. But what does … Read more
Spark plugs are a vital part of any combustion motor, and they’re also one that will wear out in time. While you can technically use a normal deep well socket to remove spent plugs, there’s a good chance you’ll damage … Read more
When you’re driving down the road, you often don’t think twice about your vehicle’s wheels and rims. But the only thing holding each tire in place with all the right pressure is two continuous raised strips of metal on each … Read more
Today’s vehicles are far more advanced than those of yesteryear, in terms of overall operating efficiency. The average vehicle now features no less than a handful of control modules, and a wide array of specialty sensors designed to provide feedback … Read more
Most motorists know their vehicles like the back of their hands. If anything seems out of place or otherwise inconsistent with the norm, we are often quick to identify such issues. In many cases, this can prove quite favorable, as … Read more
While the bulk of OBD-II fault codes are generic in nature and correspond universally to the bulk of vehicles, 1996 and newer, some tend to be far more specific to certain makes and models than others. Alternatively, at least a … Read more
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 automobiles as far back as the fifties. Being a car … Read more
Imagine starting your vehicle’s engine, only to feel a sudden hesitation, stutter, or miss. In most cases, this anomaly comes as the result of a defined misfire. This can be quite concerning, especially if such performance-related issues are uncharacteristic of … Read more
A vehicle utilizes a number of different fluids to sustain the efficient operation. While some of these fluids provide lubrication to moving parts, others are utilized to regulate internal engine temperatures. No matter their specific purpose, each of these fluids … Read more
Today’s engines rely upon the proper flow of fluids to sustain the health and well-being of numerous systems. Most notably, the flow of oil provides much-needed lubrication to an engine’s moving parts, while coolant prevents overheating by keeping internal temperatures … Read more