A throttle body plays a vital role in your vehicle’s performance. You find this component in vehicles with fuel injection. It is part of the air intake system, and it works by managing your vehicle’s air flow through the engine. When the throttle body goes bad, you’ll know it. It is important to know what […]
Harmonic balancers play an integral role in protecting your vehicle’s engine from harmonic vibrations. Through this protection, your engine is kept safe from damaging vibrations that could cause damage to your vehicle. You’ll find the crankshaft harmonic balancer connected to the engine. It’s found on almost all rotating internal combustion engines, so these symptoms will […]
The electrical system of your car is vast. There are wires used to connect everything from windshield wipers to the alternator and everything else in between. Without this electrical system, you would have a lot of difficulty running your car. All of the wires in the electrical system connect in the engine. This is the […]
There is nothing as loud, or as embarrassing, as hearing your car backfire as you drive down the street. What causes your car to backfire and is it bad for your car? It is important to know where the backfire is occurring to know why it is happening and how you can fix it. Anytime […]
There is no greater sound than the purr of an engine as it smoothly drives along the road. It is understandable then, that when we hear other noises coming from under the hood we are concerned. We are concerned because generally unusual sounds coming from under the hood signal big and expensive problems. It can […]
Perhaps the dreaded check engine light has come on. Maybe your car just seems “off” or less responsive. It is possible that your low oil light has come on. Your vehicle may be having an issue with engine sludge. It is crucial that you identify and take steps to correct this before it becomes an […]
There are two words that seem to get thrown around often when talking about vehicles - camshaft and crankshaft. Many times, these words are almost used interchangeably. What do these two terms actually mean and can they really be used interchangeably? Let us take a closer look at each word and how it relates to […]
We depend on our motor vehicles every day to get us to work or to take care of your families. So, following routine care and maintenance is a must. Cars are expensive and designed with a well thought out engine. Even though you take care of your car by falling scheduled care, there are times […]
Every vehicle has a camshaft, and in newer modern vehicles there is a camshaft position sensor. This sensor plays a very important role in your car to ensure that it runs properly. In this article, we are going to explain what the camshaft position sensor is, what it does, and why it is so important. […]
Dodge Ram trucks are popular vehicles and are used by many. They are generally reliable, but what can you do if you have the occasional problem? One occasional problem seems to be that the blower motor works intermittently. This can certainly be a pain for the Ram owner, but does it also signify a bigger […]