5 Symptoms of Bent Engine Valves (and Cost to Fix)
A concerning click or rattle from under the hood could signal bent engine valves, an internal issue that demands repair. Though not exceedingly common, bent intake or exhaust valves still…
A concerning click or rattle from under the hood could signal bent engine valves, an internal issue that demands repair. Though not exceedingly common, bent intake or exhaust valves still…
Nobody wants to see lights staying on the dash after they start everything up, but did you know that some lights don’t necessarily mean there’s a problem? That’s the case…
Few situations can stress the average motorist quite as extensively as suddenly noticing that their vehicle has begun violently shaking, all in the presence of a newly illuminated check engine…
Sensors are vital for computer-controlled engines, like the IAT measuring incoming air temp. Faulty intake air temperature sensors affect a vehicle’s air-fuel ration which can cause poor drivability and performance…
Modern diesels have emissions gear like diesel particulate filters. But DPF failures illuminate warning lights, limiting performance. Continuously ignored, vehicles enter limp mode or shut down entirely. Read on to…
Though hearty, the diesel engine is not impervious to occasional breakdown. This is especially true of late-model diesel engines, which come equipped with a host of government-mandated emissions equipment which…
Vacuum leaks are not only one of the most common issues vehicles can have, they are also one of the most aggravating due to the difficulty of locating the leak….
From minor to major, vehicles see many mechanical issues. But the tricky vacuum leak is one of the most confusing of all. Its varying severity hides behind an array of…
Since 1961, vehicles sold in the US include a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, developed to help reduce engine emissions. PCV systems have grown complex in modern engines to reduce…
Oil leaks plague most engines at some point as gaskets deteriorate. From an engine’s valve cover gaskets, to the all-important head gasket, an oil leak can take on many different…
You turn the key expecting a smooth start, but instead your vehicle immediately dies. This perplexing issue could stem from various causes, leaving you scratching your head. Though frustrating, immediate…
When resting at a stoplight, you might notice your car making slight pops and burbles through the floorboard or even shaking. If you look at your tachometer, you may see…
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