Today’s vehicles are designed to operate in the most efficient manner possible, making the most out of each combustion cycle. This is accomplished through the monitoring of engine-related data, by a dedicated engine computer, known as an ECM. This computer … Read more
Today’s vehicles are nothing short of highly complex when compared to those of previous generations. Modern vehicles rely upon a series of sensors and circuits, as well as several control modules, to facilitate proper operation. In most cases, these electronics … Read more
If you log enough years behind the wheel, you will inevitably find yourself faced with a number of peculiar issues. Why you might not immediately recognize the cause of such puzzling issues, you are likely to understand that something is … Read more
Over the past couple of decades, engine technology has developed to a level far more advanced than many could have ever previously anticipated. Functions once controlled mechanically are now computer driven, thereby increasing both system efficiency and precision. One such … Read more
Since the early 1970s, automotive manufacturers from around the globe have strived to slash their vehicles’ emissions output. In fact, such efforts were forced at the hands of mounting legislation, bent at governing noxious output from automotive exhaust. However, cleaning … Read more
During the late 1970s, the automotive world underwent a series of rather monumental changes. A new found consciousness for environmental-related concerns led to a flurry of legislation aimed at curbing the output of exhaust-born pollutants. This agenda ultimately led to … Read more
Few sounds are sweet as that of a well-tuned, smooth idling engine. One cannot help but to marvel at the value of such mechanical perfection. However, even the heartiest of engines are prone to the occasional mechanical hardship. Of these … Read more
Today’s vehicles rely upon an intricate web of sensors, wires, and modules to promote efficient operation. The data shared through this network is processed by a vehicle’s ECM/PCM and is used to calculate figures such as injection timing, as well … Read more
For more than 100 years, the diesel engine has lent its power to everything from locomotives, marine vessels, and construction equipment of every perceivable type. However, more recently, the diesel engine has begun to play an increasingly substantial role in … Read more
Today’s vehicles operate in a highly complex nature, relying largely upon a web of interconnected electronic systems to facilitate proper operation. Simply put, the modern vehicle is every bit as computer and data driven, as it is mechanical in nature. … Read more