5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor
If you have a modern fuel injected vehicle, it is almost guaranteed to have at least one or more oxygen sensors. And, at some point, that oxygen sensor will need … Continue Reading 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor
How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft Before It Starts
Catalytic Converter Theft Statistics According to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), reported catalytic converter thefts jumped from 1,298 in 2018 to 14,433 in 2020. And this … Continue Reading How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft Before It Starts
The Oxygen Sensor: A Brief Overview
What does the oxygen sensor do exactly, and how does it do it? As a DIYer, is there anything you need to know about testing or replacing O2 sensors?
Oxygen Sensor Repair: What All Drivers Should Know
The oxygen sensor affects not only your car’s drivability, but the outside world as well. Here’s what you need to know about oxygen sensor repair.
Why Do People Steal Catalytic Converters?
Why do people steal catalytic converters? By learning more about this issue, you may be able to protect yourself from falling victim to theft.
How Much Is a Catalytic Converter?
How much is a catalytic converter? This car part doesn’t come cheap, but it plays an essential role in your vehicle’s performance.
How A Catalytic Converter Works
Internal combustion is nasty business. The muffler on your car filters the sound, but it does very little to reduce the toxic components of the exhaust. That task falls on the much-maligned catalytic converter…
What Does a Catalytic Converter Do?
If you’re battling engine performance issues or diagnosing emissions problems, you might be wondering, what does a catalytic converter do?
The Nose Knows: Odd Car Smells and What They Mean
Your nose is an effective detective. When chemical molecules are released, smells enter your nose, dissolve within a mucous membrane and are immediately transferred to your brain to decipher. However, not all odors are easily interpreted, including certain odd car smells that could signal an even greater problem…
Exhaust System Quiz: Are You Just Blowing Smoke?
The exhaust system allows a combustion engine to breathe and operate smoothly. How much do you know about it?