If you’ve got a P0300 error code on your hands, brace yourself as you’re likely dealing with a complicated diagnostic and repair process. As things go, this error code can mean different things caused by different problems. What Does Code P0300 Mean? Code P0300 means that one or more engine cylinders are misfiring. An engine … Read more
The P0128 error code suggests that your car’s coolant temperature was at an unusual level after operating your vehicle. Your engine coolant should reach around 160° F (71° C) within 15 minutes of starting the engine. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors signals from the coolant thermostat to determine if it reaches this temperature in … Read more
It’s always a hassle finding out that your car has sprung a leak somewhere. Immediately, your stress levels go through the roof and dark scenarios come popping into your head. Thankfully, due to breakthroughs in car design, most modern cars can diagnose issues and report them through their onboard computer. DTCs, or Diagnostic Trouble Codes, … Read more
As cars have developed, so has their impact on the environment. Earlier versions of cars pumped harmful gas in the form of exhaust into the air without regulation. A vehicle’s catalytic converter fixes that. The catalytic converter’s main job is to take pollutants from the engine’s combustion cycle and turn them into less harmful gases … Read more
Your engine needs the right ratio of fuel to air to run efficiently. If there’s either too much or not enough, then your combustion engine will not work as well or efficiently as it’s supposed to. When there is too much air entering the chambers, your vehicle will store a P0171 code. A variety of … Read more
Having an obnoxiously loud car even when idling is never a good look. Coupled with that ‘Check Engine’ light, it immediately sends most people into panic mode. Issues with the engine of your car tend to be complicated and expensive. The good news is that modern cars all have a comprehensive onboard computer that continually … Read more
Some vehicles have an air intake temperature (IAT) sensor either mounted within their air filter duct hosing or built into their mass airflow sensor (MAF). This sensor measures intake air temperature using a thermistor. Thermistors measure temperature based on electrical resistance, with a drop in resistance equating to a rise in temperature. A P0113 code … Read more
While modern vehicle operating systems help prevent harmful emissions from leaking into the air, that wasn’t always the case. The first Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards come from the 1970s. These regulations aim to prevent emissions that create smog. The evaporative emission control (EVAP) system is the primary system in your vehicle designed to … Read more
All vehicles have an evaporative emission control (EVAP) system specifically designed to prevent releasing toxins into the air. When you put your gas cap back on, it traps the fuel and its toxins inside. Fuel vapors go through a vent line into a charcoal canister, where activated charcoal absorbs some of the fumes. The electronic … Read more