What is an Exhaust Manifold?
Are you curious about your engine’s exhaust manifold? Here’s an in-depth look at how it works and why it’s important.
Catalytic Converter Failure: 3 Common Causes
A catalytic converter is one of the most critical components in a car’s exhaust system. Here are some common signs of catalytic converter failure.
What Is a Carburetor Float?
The carburetor float needle, moved by the carburetor float, maintains the fuel level in the float chamber and controls fuel flow to the engine.
Know-How Notes: How to Use 3M Intake System Cleaner
Engines are dirty. Everything about them involves an accumulation of dirt, grit, carbon, and gunk on every component. While that can be tolerated on the outside, it does not work so well on the inside of the engine…
How to Refill Diesel Exhaust Fluid: 4 Easy Tips
Wondering how, why and when to refill your diesel exhaust fluid? We’ve got the answers.
Clearing The Air: Vehicle Emissions Past and Present
U.S. vehicle emissions regulations have been evolving since the 1950s and are about to face a critical crossroads in April 2018.
Recognizing a Broken MAP Sensor
Recognizing a Broken MAP Sensor
What Are the Signs of a Bad EGR Valve?
The air around us is a veritable cocktail of several gasses. Oxygen gets the most attention, but nitrogen actually outstrips it in volume, and there are several others rounding out the atmosphere. As engines rely on the intake of atmospheric air for the combustion process, this chemical makeup and its characteristics must be…
PZEV — What is it?
PZEV is a term describing partial zero-emissions vehicles. The label was developed in California, but such cars are available nationwide.
Electric Car MPGe — A New Fuel Economy Measurement?
With the rise of alternative fuel vehicles came a new fuel economy measurement – MPGe. Here’s a look at what it is and how it’s calculated.