Catalytic converters (not cadillac converters as some like to say) help remove carbon monoxide (and other toxic gasses) that a car produces from entering the outside air that we breathe. While it’s likely you will never need to repair or replace yours, sometimes they fail. So what are the symptoms of a bad catalytic converter? … Read more
The internal combustion engine of a vehicle emits exhaust gases during its combustion process. It would be bad if those gases were to stay in the engine which is why cars are built with an exhaust system. This is basically piping that allows the exhaust gases to flow out from the engine. The piping leads … Read more
Any vehicle with an internal combustion engine and an exhaust system is bound to have a device called a muffler (or “silencer” in some parts of the world). Usually located at the rear of a vehicle, a muffler in newer cars and trucks is made to last the lifetime of the vehicle (or much less … Read more
If you start up a vehicle with a gas engine and you notice white smoke blowing out of the exhaust pipe, there are a few reasons why this could be happening. One reason for white smoke is very common and completely harmless. But there are other times when white smoke is coming out of your car’s … Read more
In this article we are going to go over a very important sensor in a car’s engine called the “oxygen sensor”, commonly referred to as an O2 sensor. Afterwards, you should know the basic function, working principle, bad symptoms, and average replacement cost of an oxygen sensor. How an Oxygen Sensor Works The internal combustion … Read more
The purpose of an exhaust system is to reduce emissions produced by your vehicle and make them less harmful before they are transferred out of the tailpipe and into the atmosphere. If you have an exhaust system that’s not working properly, the toxic gases from the emissions can get inside your vehicle and threaten the … Read more
In this article we will explain about one part of the engine emission system called the charcoal canister. After reading, you will know its basic function, how it works, bad symptoms, how to replace and average replacement cost. And here we go: Function of a Charcoal Canister A charcoal canister has an important job to do … Read more
The purpose of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is to improve your vehicle’s economy and performance. Not only that, but it also cuts down on emissions because it allows exhaust gasses to flow back through the cylinders to get burned again. The EGR valve even cuts down the emissions of nitrous oxide and allows … Read more