When defining “What is a tune-up?” the first step is to determine what you expect to gain from your tune-up. While there are many ways to tune up a vehicle, routine maintenance is what most people think of regarding tune-ups. Other types of tune-ups concentrate on creating more speed, better gas mileage, and various other […]
Continue readingTrying to choose the correct engine oil for your vehicle may feel a little daunting, especially when you consider the question of 10w30 vs. 5w30. The numbers look confusing, especially when you see all the options available for purchase. It doesn’t matter what make or model of vehicle you drive when the numbers and letters […]
Continue readingThe most common cause of rod knock is due to a spun bearing (in which a rod bearing literally spins in the end of the rod, shifting its position). Such an engine rod knock can be caused by low oil levels, typically the result of a substantial oil leak (like a malfunctioning head gasket) or […]
Continue readingReduced engine power warning light happens to alert you when there is a serious problem with the transmission or one or more of the engine system components. When the reduced engine power light, triggered by a fault or an error in the engine trigger or transmission, there will be an extreme loss of power and […]
Continue readingA catalytic converter refers to a device that controls emissions. This device is responsible for converting toxic fumes in the exhaust gas to less harmful pollutants through catalyzing a redox reaction. A catalytic converter is used for both petrol and diesel engines. In controlling the emissions from the exhaust gas, this equipment brings about minimized […]
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