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
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 many types of turbochargers exist? Let’s answer these questions and … Read more
Around 2012 or so, the first of the small displacement and high performance turbocharged four cylinder engines began to emerge in scaled-down sports sedans and hatchbacks. The Ford Focus ST and the Mazdaspeed 3 come to mind. Manufacturers were then … Read more
While you’re bound to have a little stress whenever your check engine light pops on, when that same light accompanies an engine that isn’t performing as it should, it can induce a full-on panic attack. That’s precisely what happens when … Read more
The engine of any vehicle depends on compressed air pressure to generate the power it needs to run properly. With a turbocharged or supercharged engine, the flow of air passes through each part first before heading into the vehicle’s engine. … Read more