Though your car was running just fine the last time you drove it, it’s suddenly acting really strange. The idle may be surging, the car jerking while driving, and it might even stall out at a stop light. Your check … Read more
In this article, we will go over one of the important sensors in the engine, commonly referred to as the “crankshaft position sensor”. Afterwards, you’ll understand its basic function, working principle, failure symptoms, and the replacement cost of this sensor. … Read more
In this article we are going to go over a very important sensor in a car’s engine called the “oxygen sensor”, commonly referred to as an O2 sensor. Afterwards, you should know the basic function, working principle, bad symptoms, and … Read more
The timing chain is a critical component of the internal combustion engine. Its function is to keep the camshaft and crankshaft rotating together at the same speed. This enables the valves of the engine to open and close at precisely … Read more
Most people have either changed the oil of their car themselves or they’ve taken their car to a quick lube shop, auto repair shop, or dealership and had professionals do it for them. An important aspect about oil changes involves choosing … Read more
In this article, we’re going to talk about one part in the engine system called the “Idle Air Control Valve” or in some country also known as idle speed control valve (ISCV) or idle speed stabilizer. I hope after read … 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
The exhaust gas regulation (EGR) system enables cars to reduce smog emissions. Besides limiting smog emissions, the EGR is also responsible for controlling the engine temperature as well as the ratio of fuel-to-air. Any component failure in this system can … Read more
When your check engine light comes on, it can mean anything from a catastrophic issue with the motor itself to a loose sensor connection. That’s why it’s crucial to run the codes and see what’s going on underneath the hood. … Read more
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the torque converter is responsible for adding more drive power to your vehicle’s back wheels. When a P0741 code is active, it means your automatic transmission system’s torque converter is malfunctioning. Inside the … Read more