$7E8 and $7E9 Engine Codes (What Do They Mean?)
Learning to correctly use an OBD II scanner takes time and experience. What appear to be codes $7E8 and $7E9 on scanners are actually not diagnostic fault codes but data…
Learning to correctly use an OBD II scanner takes time and experience. What appear to be codes $7E8 and $7E9 on scanners are actually not diagnostic fault codes but data…
Perhaps the most common automotive problem in the world is a car that won’t start. It’s a problem that ails millions of people each year, and one of the most…
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…
Modern engines utilize variable valve timing (VVT) for increased efficiency, adjusting camshaft phasing based on conditions. Though efficient, VVT engines are prone to cam phaser failures, a specific component controlling…
Like blood through veins, air and fuel must flow unimpeded through your engine. But when the intake manifold gasket leaks, that vital circulation is disrupted. This sneaky issue causes subtle…
You expect your vehicle to work, and when you pull the release handle to open up the hood, you expect it to pop open. But when that doesn’t happen, it…
There are some parts of your vehicle you just expect to work, and when they don’t, it can throw you for a loop. That’s the case with the hood. When…
If you’ve been driving your manual transmission vehicle for a while, you know how everything should feel when you push down the clutch to change gears. So, when something feels…
Tires wear out over time, but uneven tread damage speeds up the need for replacement. Outside-edge wear (like inside-edge wear) is one of the most frustrating and costly forms. Read…
Anti-lock braking systems prevent dangerous lockups, but the ABS module that controls them can fail over time. Recognizing symptoms of a faulty ABS module is key to maintaining safety. This…
When you take your vehicle in for new brakes, the last thing you expect to happen is to hear them squeaking or squealing again when you get home. But what…
While most people know all about oil filters and air filters, one that many drivers overlook is the transmission filter. But just because it’s not as well-known doesn’t mean it…
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