
Worn Out Catalytic Converter? Here’s How to Know For Sure
A bad catalytic converter will fail to transform dangerous exhaust gasses and feed back pressure into the exhaust system. Here’s how to diagnose it.
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A bad catalytic converter will fail to transform dangerous exhaust gasses and feed back pressure into the exhaust system. Here’s how to diagnose it.
An oxygen sensor is an important part of your vehicle’s emission control system. Can you clean an oxygen sensor or should you replace it?
Your car has numerous filters, and wrapping your head around all of them can be daunting. Here are all of the different types of car filters.
A bad catalytic converter will mess up your emissions and affect your car’s performance. Here are the signs of a bad catalytic converter.
Winter presents many unique hazards for drivers. Wind, sleet, ice and snow can make driving treacherous, with bridges and underpasses especially dangerous. We put together a list of five winter safety tips that will help keep you and yours safe as you traverse the frosty highways and byways…
The worst thing about stop-start technology might be all in your head, but what is idle-stop or SST on a conventional or mild hybrid vehicle?
Car sensors and their functions may seem complicated, but they’re a simple way to make sure essential systems in your vehicle are operating smoothly.
A dirty air filter can slow you down and maybe even damage your engine. Here’s a look at how this lesser-known component is critical to engine health.
The electronic control module is an onboard computer responsible for keeping your engine running at its best and alerting you when something is wrong.
A mild hybrid isn’t as efficient as a full-blown hybrid, but the current technology adds more torque and reduces your time at the pump.