Your vehicle has hundred of different components on it, and this can lead to quite a bit of confusion. One component that’s often talked about is the catalytic converter, and if you hang out around gearheads long enough it’s only a matter of time before you hear about a CAT delete. What Is a CAT … Read more
During the 1970s, domestic automotive manufacturers began equipping their vehicles with a range of new and innovative components, intended to reduce exhaust emissions. This came in response to new governmental oversight of the era, which included the implementation of numerous environmentally conscious mandates. As such technology progressed, a number of sensors were designed to provide … Read more
If you find that you’re starting up your car and having your nostrils assaulted with an odor akin to rotten eggs, you’ve come to the right place. Nobody likes this smell, but what does it mean, and what should you do? There are a few different potential causes, and we dive into them all for … Read more
Today’s vehicles come loaded with a significant amount of sophisticated components, many of which are engineered to reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint. This, of course, was necessitated by the implementation of new, highly-stringent emissions standards during the 1970s and 80s. Automakers were forced to achieve compliance, at the threat of heavy fines. One such emissions-related … Read more
If you spend enough time around vehicles, you are sure to witness the occasional odd occurrence, which catches your attention almost immediately. Unfortunately, many of these strange occurrences signify the onset of mechanical issues, which often vary in extent and severity. One such strange occurrence is the sudden appearance of oil leaking or dripping from … Read more
Smog. You’ve seen the gnarly beige cloud that lurks over densely populated cities in the heat of summer. You might have even tasted it as you’re on your morning run and at the very least noticed how much hotter you get when the particles refract more and more ultraviolet rays onto your skin. Due to … Read more
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. It might just be one solitary *pop*, a series of pops followed by a crackle, or a long string of loud, rapid pops if you’re … Read more
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 dangerous. But is it always serious? Here we look at the five most common reasons your car might smell like gasoline and how serious each … Read more
Muffler deletes have become a popular way to give your vehicle a more aggressive sound. But while it’s one of the most popular ways, it’s not the only way to make your exhaust louder. So, if you find after reading this guide it’s not the road you want to go down, you’re not entirely out … Read more
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 also isn’t normal like everyone else’s exhaust smoke. Or maybe you experience blue smoke coming from your engine bay upon startup every morning, no matter … Read more