The newer cars get, the more features get jam-packed into each one. While all those new features can have a slew of performance advantages when everything is working correctly, it also means that more features can pop that check engine … Read more
When faced with the abrupt onset of a check engine light, many motorists are left confused and in despair. It is only natural to assume that the awaiting trouble code forebodes costly repairs and vehicle downtime. However, this is simply … Read more
Few circumstances can be as aggravating, as those surrounding the sudden onset of a check engine light on your vehicle’s dash. For many, the very sight of a check engine light conjures up frustration and dismay, as one is left … Read more
Combustion engines are not machines that you can tune perfectly and then expect to run that way forever. They need constant readjusting to run efficiently. Technology in modern cars works to make these small adjustments as you drive. Sometimes, even … Read more
When you drive, your engine uses a combination of sensors to know exactly how much air and oxygen to release into the combustion chambers at any given time. The fuel and oxygen needs change as you speed up, rev the … Read more
Some oxygen sensors contain a heating circuit to reduce the time it takes them to reach operational temperature after the vehicle is started. The P0135 code is activated when the heating circuit in the air-to-fuel ratio sensor, also known as … Read more
A vehicle’s variable valve timing (VVT) system improves engine performance and fuel efficiency. It regulates the opening and closing of the exhaust and intake valves, in turn, controlling the fuel-air mix. This control allows for more power, better fuel economy, … Read more
Air and fuel are the heart of the internal combustion process. The proper amount of air and fuel must enter the internal combustion chamber if the ignition is going to be successful. Otherwise, you might have a situation where your … Read more
Getting stranded in the middle of nowhere with a car that’s low on gas is no fun. This is precisely what might happen to you if you let Code P0463 go untreated. If your “Check Engine” light has popped up … Read more
Your vehicle’s air-to-fuel ratio is critical for your engine performance. If you don’t have the correct air-to-fuel ratio in your vehicle, you can seriously damage your engine. If an OBD2 scanner is indicating a P2096 code, it means there is … Read more