ByJosh Boyd Your vehicle’s oxygen sensors monitor combustion efficiency, but like other types of sensors, they can eventually fail. Ignoring deteriorating oxygen sensors allows problems to multiply, hurting performance and fuel economy….
ByJosh Boyd Does your engine have an erratic idle, is stalling unexpectedly, or difficult to start? The cause could be a faulty EGR valve. Let’s go over the most common symptoms of…
ByAl Seizovic Seeing water drip from your tailpipe can be alarming but isn’t always serious. In some cases, condensation buildup is normal. In others, it signals major engine issues like a blown…
ByJosh Boyd Is your Honda or Acura displaying a “Check Emission System” light in your dash? Don’t stress just yet at this relatively common message. This warning can indicate a variety of…
ByJosh Boyd One topic often misunderstood in the world of automotive repair and maintenance is that of evaporative emissions. EVAP systems have now served as regular equipment on all American vehicles for…
ByMark Stevens Modern diesels aren’t the sooty smoke machines of old. Though black exhaust plumes seem dirty, gasoline engines emit invisible emissions too. Properly running trucks with common-rail diesel engines should discharge…
ByAdam Mann Sniffing a rotten stench when you start up your car is enough to make anyone gag. If your vehicle smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, something is definitely amiss. Here,…
ByJosh Boyd Sophisticated emissions components reduce vehicles’ environmental impact, meeting stringent regulations. One little-known device is the secondary air injection pump, pumping extra airflow post-startup to further neutralize exhaust. But with age,…
ByJosh Boyd Oil dripping from the tailpipe is an alarming sight. Where did it come from and what damage does it signify? This strange occurrence likely points to internal engine issues needing…
ByAl Seizovic Just failed your state’s emissions test? An inspection failure can be inconvenient, costly, and frustrating. Though not all states require it, the test exists for good reason; minimizing the environmental…
ByAl Seizovic If you’ve heard anything that sounds like a gunshot when on a walk along a busy street, and it wasn’t from a firearm, then you’ve probably heard a car backfiring….
ByAdam Mann When you’re driving down the road, the last thing you want to deal with is a strong gas smell. But not only is it inconvenient, but it can be extremely…
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