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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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….
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…
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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