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…
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Mixing Brake Fluids: Synthetic and Regular Compatibility Explained
Everyone knows that hydraulic braking systems can’t function without brake fluid. Make that the brakes are functioning properly. Whether you’re an adventurous or cautious driver, it makes no difference. Hydraulic…
What Happens When You Put Sugar in a Gas Tank?
Putting sugar in your car’s petrol tank is said to be a surefire way to ruin the engine. Since sugar doesn’t dissolve in gasoline the way it does in water,…
A Guide to Understanding the Various Types of Gears
Gears are wheels that can transmit mechanical energy by a meshing action between two gears. In a lot of motorized machinery, they provide a gear reduction. For the efficient and…
Why Your Car Shake, Rattle, and Roll at High-Speed?
Shaking at high speeds can be caused by a number of different things. Rapid vibrations are a common indicator of a more serious issue that, if left unchecked, might cost…
Engine Bearing Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Ways to Protect Your Engine
The engine’s moving components are supported by the engine bearing. These moving parts lose their equilibrium when this support is gone, which can lead to issues including misalignment, internal collisions,…
Faulty Spark Plug Wires [Indications, Diagnosis, and Repairs]
Ignition system components include the high tension lead, which is also called a spark plug wire or an ignition cable. Even though ignition coils are standard in most modern vehicles,…
ECU Problems: Common Signs of a Bad ECU
If the electronic control unit (ECU) in your vehicle starts to malfunction, it could cause noticeable changes in the way your automobile works because it is responsible for several critical…
Sudden Power Loss: Understanding and Resolving the Issue
In the combustion chamber, an air-fuel mixture and a spark ignite each other to create power, which is then used by automobile engines. After that, the power is sent from…
Spotting a Faulty PCV Valve: Symptoms, Testing, and Repair Costs
The PCV valve, an abbreviation for “positive crankcase ventilation,” is responsible for directing any surplus gas away from the crankcase. It continues on to the intake manifold before returning to…