Today’s vehicles are infinitely more efficient than those of yesteryear. However, this did not occur by accident. Increasingly stringent emissions standards of the 1970s necessitated further review and revision of vehicle powertrain design, which ultimately resulted in the introduction of on-board diagnostics. At the moment, any late model vehicle comes equipped with numerous computer modules, … Read more
Few circumstances interrupt an otherwise peaceful drive quite as abruptly, as the sudden appearance of a newly illuminated check engine light. One’s thoughts immediately begin to center around the possible cause of this light, as well as the costs associated with repairing such a condition. For many motorists, this is where anxiety begins to set … Read more
When faced with the abrupt onset of a check engine light, many motorists are left confused and in despair. It is only natural to assume that the awaiting trouble code forebodes costly repairs and vehicle downtime. However, this is simply not always the case. A vehicle illuminates a check engine light when its PCM has … Read more
As you probably know, the internal combustion engine of your vehicle needs the right balance of air and fuel in its cylinders for a successful combustion to take place. This will generate the proper amount of power needed to satisfy the demands being placed on it by the accelerator. This is all managed by the … Read more