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EGR Valve Cleaning How-To: Carbon Deposits Be Gone!

This small component does a huge amount of work to keep NOx emissions at bay, so learning how to clean an EGR valve is a critical maintenance task.

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? This car part doesn’t come cheap, but it plays an essential role in your vehicle’s performance.

If you’re battling engine performance issues or diagnosing emissions problems, you might be wondering, what does a catalytic converter do?

Heat is the number one killer of all vehicle components, especially electronics and moving parts. Under the hood of your car, is a giant heat-generating engine, so reducing the radiant … Continue Reading Heat Management: How To Install Exhaust Heat Wrap

The exhaust system allows a combustion engine to breathe and operate smoothly. How much do you know about it?

If a rattling heat shield has you worried, you may not need new parts. One of these quick fixes can restore your sanity and protect your vehicle.

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.

A bad catalytic converter will mess up your emissions and affect your car’s performance. Here are the signs of a bad catalytic converter.

Unless you have to replace the entire exhaust system, basic maintenance of your vehicle’s exhaust system can be done with just a few hand tools and the right parts. But … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Exhaust Clamps and Hangers