The internal combustion engine has never been as efficient as it is today. Modern engines utilize complex onboard monitoring systems to ensure that all systems function as intended by a vehicle’s manufacturer. These systems feature many different sensors and a … Read more
Today’s vehicles are relatively intricate in nature, especially when one considers the vast array of individual parts and components that they come equipped with. The advent of onboard diagnostic equipment has opened a number of doors and presented many new … Read more
Imagine, for a second, that you are cruising along in your vehicle with not a care in the world. Then, as you come to a stop at an intersection, you notice something odd. Suddenly, your vehicle shudders at random, signaling … Read more
A vehicle’s engine is a precision piece of equipment, engineered to operate within precise tolerances, both in terms of temperature, and lubricity. Sustained operation outside of these strict tolerances can quickly cause irreversible damage to an engine’s internal components, thereby … Read more
Today’s vehicles feature an array of individual components intended to minimize the environmental impacts associated with internal combustion engine operation. Each of these components serves a specified role, in a greater bid to minimize carbon emissions as a whole. However, … Read more
When you start up your vehicle, the last thing you want to see is a check engine light. But for millions of drivers each year, that’s exactly what happens. It’s a nerve-wracking experience as you try to figure out what’s … Read more
Few things will ruin an otherwise peaceful commute quite like the sudden and unexpected illumination of your vehicle’s check engine light. Such circumstances often lead one to feel aggravated, if not completely bewildered, as the thought of costly repairs to … Read more
Today’s vehicles are nothing short of engineering marvels. These vehicles sustain efficient operation through the communication of several distinct modules, each of which monitors a host of feedback at an ever-constant rate. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that … Read more
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
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