6 Symptoms of a Bad EGR Valve (and Replacement Cost)
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…
Exhaust / Emissions
6 Reasons Why Water is Coming From Your Car Exhaust
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…
“Check Emission System” Light On In Your Honda/Acura?
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…
5 Symptoms of an EVAP Leak (and Repair Cost)
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…
4 Causes of Too Much Black Smoke From Exhaust in Diesel Engines
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…
Car Smells Like Rotten Eggs?!? (Here’s What to Check)
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,…
4 Symptoms of a Bad Secondary Injection Pump (and Replacement Cost)
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,…
Oil Coming Out of Your Exhaust? (Here’s What it Means)
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…
5 Reasons Why a Vehicle Fails an Emissions Inspection
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…
Why Does a Car Backfire? (4 Common Causes)
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….
Car Smells Like Gas But Isn’t Leaking? (6 Common Causes)
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…
4 Causes of Blue Smoke From Exhaust (and How to Fix)
Maybe you’ve seen it: accelerating from a stoplight, a car ahead is spewing a bunch of blue-colored smoke from the tailpipe. It’s not extreme, like a smoke bomb, but it…
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