A bad fuel pressure regulator is a fairly common problem that can pop up over the life of a vehicle. It can leave your car or truck inoperable and can be difficult to diagnose without the right tools. Most modern vehicles have the fuel pressure regulator mounted on the fuel rail. Some may be … Read more
Engine knocking is one of the most off-putting things that you can hear coming from a vehicle. There are a few different things that can cause it to happen in your car or truck. These would include issues with the spark plugs, bad or wrong fuel, carbon deposits, and more. Driving around with an engine … Read more
A flashing check engine light is your car or truck’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”. Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire. This flashing light should not be ignored. When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust. This raw fuel can … Read more
It can be very frustrating when a vehicle won’t start. There are many different issues that can cause this problem. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your vehicle started now, and is meant to provide you with practical advice to help aid in the diagnosis. … Read more
If you find your vehicle’s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you are braking, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem. There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble in general. But, if your vehicle is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more
If you find that your vehicle’s steering wheel is shaking or vibrating when you press the brake pedal, it is a serious problem. It is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem, but there can be other causes as well, we’ll cover those below. There are plenty of other issues … Read more
One of the most inconvenient problems with a vehicle is when the air conditioner is not blowing cold air. If your car or truck isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this could be happening. Keep in mind that the air conditioner and heater are essentially different systems. The … Read more
One of the most common critical engine problems is a blown head gasket. If your vehicle has a blown head gasket, it will certainly affect the way it runs. You’ll want to fix it right away. If it leaks coolant into the oil pan it can cause serious engine damage. A head gasket’s job is … Read more
Oxygen sensors play a vital role in both engine management and emissions control. When an O2 (oxygen) sensor goes bad, it’ll cause your vehicle’s engine to run less efficiently. Typically, your car or truck will exhibit symptoms when an O2 sensor has gone bad. Or, it may exhibit none at all. Often enough, the … Read more
The Mass Airflow Sensor (commonly referred to as the MAF sensor) is one of the most important engine management sensors. A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your vehicle running rough, or inoperable. A MAF sensor’s job is to measure the density of the air entering the intake manifold. It passes this information onto your … Read more