7 Warning Signs Your Timing Belt Needs Attention
Are you familiar with timing belts? Your engine’s camshaft and crankshaft are connected by a rubber belt. The crankshaft raises and lowers the pistons, while the camshaft regulates the valves’…
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Signs of a Leaking Intake Manifold Gasket You Can’t Ignore
Any car with an internal combustion engine can have a problem with an intake manifold seal that leaks. The motor part that sends the mixture of air and fuel to…
Understanding P0035: Turbo Bypass Valve Control Circuit High
This OBD-II number, P0035, is for all vehicles with a turbocharged engine that were made after 1996. This is what the code means: P0035 Turbocharger / Supercharger Bypass Valve Control…
Understanding P0034: Turbo Bypass Valve Control Circuit Low
The turbocharger bypass valve controls the flow of air into the engine. If this code shows up, there is a problem with the circuit that handles it. This number (DTC)…
Why Your Radiator Fan Isn’t Working: Top 10 Fixes
What is a radiator fan? What does it do? A radiator fan is something that helps keep the engine of your car cool. The radiator is a metal part that…
Fixing Common Catalytic Converter Problems
Does your car smell like bad eggs or is it having trouble running? It could be a problem with the catalytic converter! To keep your car clean and green, learn…
DIY: How to Clean a Mass Air Flow Sensor
Keeping the right ratio of air to fuel in your engine is very important for its performance and economy. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is an important part of…
How to Diagnose and Fix Rough Idle in Your Car
If your car’s engine is idling rough, it may feel like it’s shaking or vibrating more than normal, even when it’s not moving. Along with this roughness, the speedometer needle…
How to Reset and Troubleshoot Your Check Engine Light
Has your dashboard ever displayed an orange or yellow light that resembles an engine? One of your car’s most crucial warning lights is this one, which goes by the name…
What to Do When Your Car Engine Stops and Won’t Start
Who hasn’t had their car engine suddenly stop while they were driving? It can be annoying and even scary. You might be curious about what went wrong and how to…