11 Causes of Car Losing Power When Accelerating (Gas & Diesel Engines)
Press the gas pedal but your vehicle is lacking power? Don’t despair. Losing your ability to accelerate when you need to can be a major safety concern. Sudden loss of…
Press the gas pedal but your vehicle is lacking power? Don’t despair. Losing your ability to accelerate when you need to can be a major safety concern. Sudden loss of…
An engine seizing up can destroy components (and derail your day). But what causes it and is repair even possible? Learn the symptoms of an engine that’s seizing up so…
Though your car was running just fine the last time you drove it, it’s suddenly acting really strange. The idle may be surging, the car jerking while driving, and it…
Is your engine sputtering, stalling, or not starting? Maybe your engine is shaking and you’re feeling it through your steering wheel. A faulty crankshaft position sensor could be to blame….
Engine running rough, stalling, or simply won’t start? The culprit could be a faulty idle air control valve. This key emissions component regulates air flow to maintain perfect idle. Understanding…
Drive a diesel car or truck? Glow plugs preheat the engine so it starts easily in cold weather. As you can imagine, they’re pretty important, but they don’t last forever….
Is your engine losing power or stalling unexpectedly? The cause could be a faulty EGR valve. Let’s look at the most common symptoms of a bad exhaust gas recirculation valve…
Cranking your car on a frigid morning only to have it hesitate to start? You’re not alone. Cold weather can wreak havoc on starting systems. But understanding the underlying causes…
Cylinder Cylinder heads seal the combustion chambers atop engine cylinders. Despite their vital role, heads are lightweight and prone to cracking from heat and stress over time. Aluminum overhead cam…
Think you may have an issue with your crankcase breather filter? This inexpensive but critical engine component prevents power-sapping crankcase pressure buildup by filtering contaminants from recycled and released gases….
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