Useful tips for everyday
What would cause a transmission to not engage? Do: Check fluid levels often. Lack of fluid or old, spent transmission fluid can cause internal seals…
Why does my engine sound like boiling water? However, you might notice a sound exactly like boiling water on the stove. This is the coolant…
What causes bolts to fail? Bolt Overload Bolt overload is a result of the applied force being sufficiently high, causing the bolt to fail due…
Is it bad to use an air purifier with an old filter? As your purifier has to work harder to pass air through, it will…
What can be wrong with your car if you have white smoke coming from the tailpipe? Many times, this thick smoke is due to the…
What does an H-pipe do in an exhaust system? An X-Pipe or an exhaust H-Pipe are at the heart of a performance system and bolted…
How do you increase low end torque on a motorcycle? A smaller sprocket on the front, bigger on the rear will take-away top end speed…
What is normal intake manifold pressure? With a running engine, intake manifold vacuum usually runs around 18 – 20 “Hg (inches of mercury). At 20…
Are trucks required to have airbags? On September 1, 1998, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 finally goes into effect. The law required…
What vehicles have cylinder deactivation? The technology is mostly used in cars with 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engines such as the Mercedes-AMG E63 S and Jeep…